Murder at Rudbattle Castle
(2026)(The second book in the Cranshire Mystery series)
A novel by A S McClatchie
Small town journalist Holly returns to help DS Leo Broomwood in her role of amateur sleuth when a medieval re-enactment results in a murder and a missing horse...
Darius Beckett, the handsome star of Rudbattle Castle's popular joust performance, is found dead in the Jester's tent just as he's about to perform. With a sword plunged into his chest, there's no doubt that it was murder, but who would want to kill him? Even stranger, his towering grey stallion Prince is missing.
Within hours of the murder, Will Blackbourne, the master swordsmith, is arrested. Whilst Leo's superiors are happy to call it a job well done, he's not sure they have the right man - and what happened to Prince? With the case being shelved despite his doubts, Leo calls in Holly, hoping that her thorough research and knack for getting people to talk will help save the day once more.
Fans of Midsomer Murders, Rivals, and The Solent Island Mysteries will love this page-turning first book in a new series from best-selling author A. S. McClatchie.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Darius Beckett, the handsome star of Rudbattle Castle's popular joust performance, is found dead in the Jester's tent just as he's about to perform. With a sword plunged into his chest, there's no doubt that it was murder, but who would want to kill him? Even stranger, his towering grey stallion Prince is missing.
Within hours of the murder, Will Blackbourne, the master swordsmith, is arrested. Whilst Leo's superiors are happy to call it a job well done, he's not sure they have the right man - and what happened to Prince? With the case being shelved despite his doubts, Leo calls in Holly, hoping that her thorough research and knack for getting people to talk will help save the day once more.
Fans of Midsomer Murders, Rivals, and The Solent Island Mysteries will love this page-turning first book in a new series from best-selling author A. S. McClatchie.
Genre: Cozy Mystery