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Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

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Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto is a delightful twist on the traditional crime novel, featuring Vera, a determined tea shop owner. When she discovers a body in her shop, Vera uses her self-acquired detective skills to solve the mystery. With her quirky charm, Vera finds herself entwined with a cast of suspects, offering her unique insights and advice along the way.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a cosy mystery woven with humour, heart, and a cast of quirky yet endearing characters. The story features an amateur sleuth who means well, even while meddling, providing a delightful twist on the traditional crime and thriller genre. If you appreciate a tale that combines wit and suspense with a touch of unsolicited advice, this charming narrative might just be the perfect choice.

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Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

***Don't miss the second book in the series, Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man), out now!*** Put the kettle on, there’s a mystery brewing…

The gripping, hilarious cozy crime mystery, a great 2025 read

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Don’t miss the second book in the series, Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man), out now!

Put the kettle on, there’s a mystery brewing…

Vera Wong is my new favourite sleuth - Elle Cosimano

Tea-shop owner. Matchmaker. Detective?

Sixty-year-old self-proclaimed tea expert Vera Wong enjoys nothing more than sipping a good cup of Wulong and doing some healthy ‘detective’ work on the internet (AKA checking up on her son to see if he’s dating anybody yet).

But when Vera wakes up one morning to find a dead man in the middle of her tea shop, it’s going to take more than a strong Longjing to fix things. Knowing she’ll do a better job than the police possibly could – because nobody sniffs out a wrongdoing quite like a suspicious Chinese mother with time on her hands – Vera decides it’s down to her to catch the killer.

Nobody spills the tea like this amateur sleuth.

USA Today Bestseller and Edgar Award Winner

Readers LOVE Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

"This is the perfect book for fans of found family, humour and mystery – full of warmth, heart, good food and well-meaning meddling" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Fans of The Thursday Murder Club and other cosy mysteries with great characterisation will love this book" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This was ABSOLUTELY my cup of tea" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I need a Vera (and her cooking) in my life! This book is potentially my favourite read of the year" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Series: The Vera Wong series

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Jesse Sutanto's work is praised for its humour, charm, and heartwarming elements. Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers brings a mix of comedy, romance, and mystery, with Vera being a quirky and feisty sleuth. The book promises laugh-out-loud moments and delightful twists, reminiscent of Sutanto's previous successes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008558734

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Jesse Sutanto is the award-winning, bestselling author of adult, YA, and children's middle grade books. She has a master's degree in creative writing from Oxford University, though she hasn't found a way of saying that without sounding obnoxious. Her debut adult novel, Dial A For Aunties won the 2021 Comedy Women in Print Prize and the film rights were bought by Netflix in a competitive bidding war. Find Jesse on Twitter @thewritinghippo, TikTok @authorjesseqsutanto and Instagram @JesseQSutanto

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