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A Death at Seascape House
A Death at Seascape House: A Totally Unputdownable British Cozy Mystery Novel | Emma Jameson
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With its sweeping sandy beaches and rolling emerald hills, the island of St. Morwenna is an idyllic escape. But behind the perfectly pruned primroses and neighborly smiles a killer lies in wait... When librarian Jemima Jago is offered the opportunity to catalogue Cornwall's largest collection of antique shipwreck records it is a dream come true. The only problem? The collection is housed on the island of St. Morwenna, the childhood home she left years ago and vowed never to return to. Shortly after Jem arrives back in town, island busybody and notorious grump Edith Reddy is found dead, with duct tape clamped over her mouth and nose. Jem, caught seemingly red-handed at the scene of the crime, mistakenly becomes the police's number one suspect. The handsome Sergeant Hackman in particular can't seem to leave Jem alone... Jem must take matters into her own hands if she wants to clear her name. Snooping around Edith's once-grand home, she is struck by the mess before her. The bedroom is completely ransacked and in the living room all the photographs have been removed from their frames. Was Edith's death simply a break-in gone wrong, or is there more to the mystery that the police are missing? Jem has a sharp eye for a clue and she soon realizes that many of the island's eccentric residents had reason for wanting Edith out of the way. Could Declan, the curious caf owner, or Bart, the fishy ferryman have killed Edith? Jem won't rest until she uncovers the truth, but doing so will put her right in the killer's line of sight... A totally charming cozy mystery from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Emma Jameson. Brimming with intrigue and warm humor, fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands will love A Death at Seascape House. What readers are saying about Emma Jameson: "Wow. I love it... so fabulous that I stayed up half the night finishing it! Joy!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "AMAZING story! I just loved the humorous banter." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "I love, love, love, this series!!! This book was fabulously enjoyable!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ?????
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julieclair
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I really enjoyed this cozy (but not “cutesy”) mystery. The characters were interesting, and I loved that the main character was a librarian! There were numerous options as to who might have “dunnit”. Kept me guessing until the end. I really enjoyed the setting on England‘s Isles of Scilly. Now I want to go there! This was the first in a series, and I can‘t wait to read more!
This was my #SeasonalCozies pick for June.
#ReadYourTBR @melissajayne

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julieclair
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My #SeasonalCozies pick for June. Too bad there was a murder there… it looks like a perfect vacation house!

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kspenmoll
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I choose this to listen to just because of the sea!Initially I was not sure if I was going to stick with it-not sure I liked Jem,a librarian & the protagonist,but after a couple of chapters I was sucked in.Jem returns to the island she grew up on after running away-a”juvenile delinquent”in the islanders eyes,20 years earlier.I was entertained by the book‘s variety of eccentric characters,rare books,island life,boats-it‘s a complicated,fun whodunit

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kspenmoll
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This is also my #weeklyforecast
Last week I finished The Mystery of Mrs. Christie,The Bodies in the Library,The Lost Ancestor, and The Orange Lillies. Today I finished Fool Me Once,& Lost Among the Living. All the others I am in various stages. I did not read any of Orwell‘s Roses.

Cinfhen Awesome week 🙌🏻people of the book is one of my all time favorites / I hope you love it 🤞🏽🧡 2y
kspenmoll @Cinfhen I cannot put it down! The world of book restoration is fascinating. I am loving it. I would rather stay home & read & skip work today but…! 2y
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