With Shakespeare on the stage, there’s danger waiting in the wings for super-sleuth Libby Sarjeant . . .
Libby Sarjeant is proudly hosting an original production of Much Ado About Nothing at the Oast Theatre, which features a daring twist on the classic play. But an old acquaintance of Libby’s – irascible director Constance Matthews – is outraged by the show, stirring strong feelings throughout Steeple Martin.
When a body is subsequently found in the woodlands of a grand estate, the community is shocked by the prospect of murder. But the case is far from straightforward, with dark secrets lurking beneath the surface.
With the help of friends and family, can amateur detective Libby – and her friend Fran – unravel a truly perplexing puzzle?
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Author Bio
Lesley Cookman is a former actor, model and journalist. She lives on the Kent coast in south east England with her two cats and the occasional returning offspring. In her past, she has been Editor of such diverse publications as The Call Boy – official magazine of the British Music Hall Society – and Poultry Farmer’s Weekly. She has written for the stage, and her pantomimes were at one time performed all over the country – she even wrote a book on how to do it. She writes the Libby Sarjeant Mystery series, of which there are currently 24 and three novellas and The Alexandrians, an Edwardian mystery series about a seaside concert party. She has four children, all musicians (one also a writer) and two grandchilden.
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Why Should You Read This?
In Lesley Cookman’s “Murder in Autumn,” amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant takes center stage, not only as the proud host of an original production of Much Ado About Nothing but also as a super-sleuth facing danger lurking in the wings.
Set against the backdrop of a daring twist on Shakespeare’s classic play, tensions run high in the small town of Steeple Martin. The irascible director Constance Matthews, an old acquaintance of Libby’s, is at the center of a brewing storm of controversy surrounding the production. When a body is discovered in the woodlands of a grand estate, shockwaves ripple through the community, and the prospect of murder becomes all too real.
Cookman masterfully weaves a web of intrigue, secrets, and suspicion that keeps readers guessing until the very end. As Libby, along with her trusty friend Fran and a cast of colorful characters, delves deeper into the mystery, they unearth dark secrets hidden beneath the surface.
“Murder in Autumn” is a delightful blend of theater and mystery, a page-turner that keeps you engaged from curtain rise to final bow. If you crave a cleverly crafted whodunit with a theatrical twist, this book is a must-read for mystery enthusiasts and theater lovers alike. Join Libby on this intriguing journey as she unravels a perplexing puzzle with the help of friends and family.
Thank you – what a lovely review!
I loved the book! Wish you all the luck!!