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Murder at Mortmead Hall
(2017)(A Study in Gold)
(The third book in the Oxford Dogwalkers series)A novel by Annie Dalton and Maria Dalton
A COZY BRITISH MURDER MYSTERY SET IN OXFORD.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Enjoyed this book greatly . . . I didn’t want the story to end.” MGuichard
Originally published as A Study in Gold.
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The Oxford dog walkers return in this captivating murder mystery.
Anna, Isadora and Tansy, dog walkers and part-time sleuths, go to a World War II-themed murder mystery weekend at the ramshackle Mortmead Hall. But the murder becomes all too real . . .
It’s the morning after the ball and the dog walkers are sitting down for breakfast when they hear a harrowing scream.
They discover a woman’s lifeless body floating in the fountain. Her red silk dress darkened almost to black.
She wasn’t meant to be there. She didn’t even have a ticket. Who was she?
As the dog walkers delve deeper, they find themselves caught up in a web of intrigue that puts them on the trail of a lost painting and a devastating wartime secret. A secret that will change Anna’s life and make her question everything she thought she knew about her family.
This richly woven murder mystery is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Clare Chase, Jeanne M. Dams, Frances Evesham, Jane Adams, Simon Brett, Verity Bright, Lis Howell and Faith Martin.
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READERS LOVE MURDER AT MORTMEAD HALL:
“Annie Dalton is an amazing writer . . . I was glued to the page from start to finish. I had to find out what happened next.” Crittermom
“A missing painting, major criminals and Anna’s own tragic past collide in this fast-paced and well-written mystery.” Damaskcat
“This is a well-written and plotted novel. It builds suspense nicely.” Joyce
“Grabbed my attention from the start and had me turning the pages as quickly as I could. I love the friendship between the three women, and how they support one another in all things.” Nancy R.
“Very interesting murder mystery kept me guessing till the end.” Jan S.
“What a great book. Lots of twists and turns to reach an unexpected ending.” John N.
THE DETECTIVES
Anna Hopkins survived. By day she is a part-time admin assistant at an Oxford college. By night she is obsessed with solving the sixteen-year-old murder of her entire family. Her rescue dog, Bonnie, is her companion and saviour.
Tansy Lavelle is a twenty-something, fawn-like beauty. Her warm, empathic and outgoing personality contrasts with Anna’s withdrawn nature. Tansy has her own painful secrets and is learning to distance herself from her past.
Isadora Salzman is a semi-retired medievalist in her late sixties. She’s currently writing (but never quite finishing!) the definitive book on Courtly Love. Isadora has lived a rich, full life.
THE SETTING
Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, is not just good for students, it’s perfect for dog walkers too. There are plenty of parks, gardens and meadows and the city is surrounded by rolling countryside.
ALSO BY ANNIE DALTON WITH MARIA DALTON
OXFORD DOG WALKER MURDER MYSTERIES
Book 1: MURDER ON PORT MEADOW
Book 2: MURDER IN MIDWINTER
Book 3: MURDER AT MORTMEAD HALL
Genre: Cozy Mystery
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Enjoyed this book greatly . . . I didn’t want the story to end.” MGuichard
Originally published as A Study in Gold.
_______________________
The Oxford dog walkers return in this captivating murder mystery.
Anna, Isadora and Tansy, dog walkers and part-time sleuths, go to a World War II-themed murder mystery weekend at the ramshackle Mortmead Hall. But the murder becomes all too real . . .
It’s the morning after the ball and the dog walkers are sitting down for breakfast when they hear a harrowing scream.
They discover a woman’s lifeless body floating in the fountain. Her red silk dress darkened almost to black.
She wasn’t meant to be there. She didn’t even have a ticket. Who was she?
As the dog walkers delve deeper, they find themselves caught up in a web of intrigue that puts them on the trail of a lost painting and a devastating wartime secret. A secret that will change Anna’s life and make her question everything she thought she knew about her family.
This richly woven murder mystery is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Clare Chase, Jeanne M. Dams, Frances Evesham, Jane Adams, Simon Brett, Verity Bright, Lis Howell and Faith Martin.
_______________________
READERS LOVE MURDER AT MORTMEAD HALL:
“Annie Dalton is an amazing writer . . . I was glued to the page from start to finish. I had to find out what happened next.” Crittermom
“A missing painting, major criminals and Anna’s own tragic past collide in this fast-paced and well-written mystery.” Damaskcat
“This is a well-written and plotted novel. It builds suspense nicely.” Joyce
“Grabbed my attention from the start and had me turning the pages as quickly as I could. I love the friendship between the three women, and how they support one another in all things.” Nancy R.
“Very interesting murder mystery kept me guessing till the end.” Jan S.
“What a great book. Lots of twists and turns to reach an unexpected ending.” John N.
THE DETECTIVES
Anna Hopkins survived. By day she is a part-time admin assistant at an Oxford college. By night she is obsessed with solving the sixteen-year-old murder of her entire family. Her rescue dog, Bonnie, is her companion and saviour.
Tansy Lavelle is a twenty-something, fawn-like beauty. Her warm, empathic and outgoing personality contrasts with Anna’s withdrawn nature. Tansy has her own painful secrets and is learning to distance herself from her past.
Isadora Salzman is a semi-retired medievalist in her late sixties. She’s currently writing (but never quite finishing!) the definitive book on Courtly Love. Isadora has lived a rich, full life.
THE SETTING
Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, is not just good for students, it’s perfect for dog walkers too. There are plenty of parks, gardens and meadows and the city is surrounded by rolling countryside.
ALSO BY ANNIE DALTON WITH MARIA DALTON
OXFORD DOG WALKER MURDER MYSTERIES
Book 1: MURDER ON PORT MEADOW
Book 2: MURDER IN MIDWINTER
Book 3: MURDER AT MORTMEAD HALL
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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