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A cosy romp of cream teas, double-barrelled names and murder. THE SUN The new book in the Val and Arbie mysteries from the multi-million-copy selling author Faith Martin. One of these guests has a date with death… Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift arrives at Dashwood House, a glamorously... Read More
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The Last Word Is Death

'A cosy romp of cream teas, double-barrelled names and murder.' THE SUN The new book in the Val and Arbie mysteries from the multi-million-copy selling author Faith Martin.

A gripping new historical cozy crime mystery series for 2025, for fans of Richard Osman

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A cosy romp of cream teas, double-barrelled names and murder. THE SUN

The new book in the Val and Arbie mysteries from the multi-million-copy selling author Faith Martin.

One of these guests has a date with death…

Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift arrives at Dashwood House, a glamorously modern hotel in the up-and-coming resort of Galton-next-the-Sea, but all plans for a relaxing stay are scuppered when one of the guests is found dead.

The body is found in the writing room, the victim part of a set visiting the seaside town for an engagement party, which happens to include Arbie’s old friend, Val.

Familiar with Val and Arbie’s previous experience in solving puzzling crimes, the bride asks the pair to investigate. They quickly discover that the victim had no shortage of enemies, and many of the guests are up to no good. But who is simply hiding a secret, and who is hiding murder?

Readers have fallen in love with The Last Word is Death

'Absolutely gorgeous storytelling with characters and setting perfect for the time frame’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This one is perfect for readers who love Agatha Christie-style stories and cosy murder mysteries. A great second book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It has the hallmarks of an Agatha Christie mystery’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008706883

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ Digital

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Faith Martin has been writing for over 25 years, in four genres and under four different pen names. She was born in Oxford and sets most of her crime novels within sight of the city of dreaming spires. A real nature lover and aficionado of the countryside, descriptions of wildlife and native flora often find their way into her manuscripts.

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