{"title":"Series: The Val \u0026 Arbie Mysteries","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-last-word-is-death-by-faith-martin-9780008706883","title":"The Last Word Is Death","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cosy romp of cream teas, double-barrelled names and murder. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE SUN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe new book in the Val and Arbie mysteries from the multi-million-copy selling author Faith Martin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of these guests has a date with death…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArbuthnot ‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFamiliar 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders have fallen in love with \u003cem\u003eThe Last Word is Death\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Absolutely gorgeous storytelling with characters and setting perfect for the time frame’ \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This one is perfect for readers who love Agatha Christie-style stories and cosy murder mysteries. A great second book!' \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'It has the hallmarks of an Agatha Christie mystery’ \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46813327884524,"sku":"9780008706883","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1902943482191.jpg?v=1757692357"},{"product_id":"a-dangerous-train-of-thought-by-faith-martin-9780008738426","title":"A Dangerous Train of Thought","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brand new Golden Age cosy crime mystery from the multi-million-copy bestseller Faith Martin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A masterfully constructed page-turner of a murder mystery. Clever, compelling, and intriguing. An excellent read' \u003c\/strong\u003eTA Williams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Hugely entertaining with an ingenious solution! I loved it!' \u003c\/strong\u003eClare Chase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Suspicious notes, a lethal hat pin and a body in the library … As far as I'm concerned Faith Martin is the Grand Dame of Country House Crime!' \u003c\/strong\u003eJ. M. Hall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYorkshire, 1926.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentleman ghost-hunter Arbuthnot 'Arbie' Swift and his old friend Val arrive at Cleeves Lea Manor, looking forward to the promise of a lavish weekend party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lady of the house, an avid reader of Arbie’s books, is eager to show him off to her distinguished guests. Amidst the festivities, Arbie is also tasked with investigating rumours of a ‘ghost train spitting fire’ for the third instalment of the increasingly popular (to Arbie’s great surprise) \u003cem\u003eGentleman’s Guide to Ghost-hunting\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when the guests start dying, Arbie instead finds himself thrust into the middle of a murder investigation. 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