Murder at Maple Grange

Name: Murder at Maple Grange
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008589783
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By Jane Bettany

Series: A Violet Brewster Mystery

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Don't miss Murder on Bluebell Hill, the next book in the series, available to pre-order now! 'Perfect cosy mystery.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An interesting story by an excellent writer…I look forward to more.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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Don't miss Murder on Bluebell Hill, the next book in the series, available to pre-order now!

'Perfect cozy mystery.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'An interesting story by an excellent writer…I look forward to more.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An utterly gripping and unputdownable cozy crime mystery for 2025!

Description

Don't miss Murder on Bluebell Hill, the next book in the series, available to pre-order now!

'Perfect cosy mystery.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'An interesting story by an excellent writer…I look forward to more.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the residents of Merrywell. But when a murder investigation unfolds on its grounds, Violet Brewster must dust off her sleuthing skills once again!

Violet Brewster has just finished a project at local retirement village Maple Grange, when she learns that one of the residents, Phyllis Gibson, has passed away suddenly.

Violet is surprised that Phyllis left her a beautiful jewellery box in her will. When she goes to collect it, Maureen Bond, Phyllis’s best friend, tells Violet that Phyllis had become paranoid during her last days, and was convinced that someone was trying to kill her.

When Maureen is pushed off her balcony, it becomes clear that something ominous is happening at Maple Grange. Violet is certain that the clues lie within the jewellery box. As the dangerous occurrences continue, can Violet unlock its contents and uncover the killer before someone else gets hurt?

Don't miss the third book in the Violet Brewster Mystery series, perfect for fans of Clare Chase and Fiona Leitch! These books can be read as part of a series or as standalones.

Praise for Jane Bettany:

‘A thoroughly enjoyable and suspenseful story’ Daily Mail

‘An enjoyable cosy, with plenty of twists and turns, and a fun glimpse into village life.’ Clare Chase

‘Jane Bettany delivers a cosy with a dash of sass – thoroughly enjoyable and utterly irresistible.’ Peter Boland

‘A murder mystery with a blossoming romance… what more could one ask for? Delicious!’ Katie Gayle

‘Murder at the Book Festival is a delightful cosy mystery… I can't wait to follow Violet and her friends in their next adventure!’ Reader reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Another enjoyable and entertaining mystery in a well-imagined and delightful setting, a credible and deftly drawn cast and a solid mystery at its very heart.’ Reader reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Series: A Violet Brewster Mystery

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Murder at the Book Festival

‘Wow, what a read! Great plot and characters. Everything you want in a mystery. This series gets better with every book’ — NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When a body is found at the Merrywell Book Festival, amateur sleuth Violet Brewster must leave no page unturned to solve the mystery… The small and idyllic village of Merrywell is getting ready to host...

By Jane Bettany

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Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty. Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop. – Clare Chase Ex-journalist Violet Brewster is keen to make a good first impression in her new community, having just moved to the small village of Merrywell. When Violet hears about the mystery of Helen Slingsby, who disappeared...

By Jane Bettany

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A Christmas Murder in Merrywell

Mistletoe and murder, friends, family and deceit — this has it all FAITH MARTIN I LOVED this book! I practically inhaled it within a few hours. This was such a cosy read and it’s put me in a very festive mood Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A cosy, festive murder mystery to curl up with in front of the fire, for fans...

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Murder at Maple Grange

Don't miss Murder on Bluebell Hill, the next book in the series, available to pre-order now! 'Perfect cosy mystery.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An interesting story by an excellent writer…I look forward to more.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the residents of Merrywell. But when a murder investigation unfolds on its grounds, Violet Brewster...

By Jane Bettany

Paperback

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Murder on Bluebell Hill

'If it’s cosy crime you’re after, this has all the essential ingredients' Daily Mail 'Clear your diaries for another marvellous Merrywell mystery!' Clare Chase 'Kept me guessing right until the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you’re looking for a cosy murder mystery then I 100% recommend this book.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In a quaint village in the Peak District, murder...

By Jane Bettany

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008589783

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ Digital

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

Collections

Cosy Crime Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Humour Jane Bettany Series: A Violet Brewster Mystery

About the Author

Jane Bettany is a writer of short stories and non-fiction books and articles. Her work has been published in women's magazines in the UK (such as My Weekly, People's Friend, Yours and Woman's Weekly), as well as in literary magazines and newspapers. She has an MA in Creative Writing and has been a teacher of creative writing since 2007. As well as writing and teaching, she also runs a publishing and communications company and loves helping people to share their stories and find their writing voice.

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Murder at the Book Festival

‘Wow, what a read! Great plot and characters. Everything you want in a mystery. This series gets better with every book’ — NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When a body is found at the Merrywell Book Festival, amateur sleuth Violet Brewster must leave no page unturned to solve the mystery… The small and idyllic village of Merrywell is getting ready to host...

By Jane Bettany

Paperback

$23⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Murder in Merrywell

Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty. Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop. – Clare Chase Ex-journalist Violet Brewster is keen to make a good first impression in her new community, having just moved to the small village of Merrywell. When Violet hears about the mystery of Helen Slingsby, who disappeared...

By Jane Bettany

Paperback

$23⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Pre-order

A Christmas Murder in Merrywell

Mistletoe and murder, friends, family and deceit — this has it all FAITH MARTIN I LOVED this book! I practically inhaled it within a few hours. This was such a cosy read and it’s put me in a very festive mood Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A cosy, festive murder mystery to curl up with in front of the fire, for fans...

By Jane Bettany

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$26⁹⁹

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Out 1 Dec 2026
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Murder at Clover Farm

Don’t miss this cozy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Liz Fielding and Merryn Allingham. A gripping cozy crime with lots of heart. Alice Castle Murder and intrigue collide in a lovely rural setting – what more could you ask for? Faith Martin Former rockstar Tarquin Gold thought he had left his wild days behind when he traded...

By Jane Bettany

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$26⁹⁹

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Out 1 Dec 2026
Murder on Bluebell Hill

'If it’s cosy crime you’re after, this has all the essential ingredients' Daily Mail 'Clear your diaries for another marvellous Merrywell mystery!' Clare Chase 'Kept me guessing right until the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you’re looking for a cosy murder mystery then I 100% recommend this book.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In a quaint village in the Peak District, murder...

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