The Last Word Is Death: A gripping new historical cozy crime mystery series for 2025, for fans of Richard Osman (The Val & Arbie Mysteries, Book 2)

'A cosy romp of cream teas, double-barrelled names and murder.' THE SUN The new book in the Val and Arbie mysteries from the multi-million-copy selling author Faith Martin. One of these guests has a date with death… Arbuthnot ‘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. The 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. Familiar 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? Readers have fallen in love with The Last Word is Death 'Absolutely gorgeous storytelling with characters and setting perfect for the time frame’ ????? 'This one is perfect for readers who love Agatha Christie-style stories and cosy murder mysteries. A great second book!'????? 'It has the hallmarks of an Agatha Christie mystery’ ????? In this top-notch domestic fiction, the amateur sleuths, Arbie and Val, find themselves entangled in a web of secrets and lies. Their humorous approach to detective work adds a unique charm to their characters, making this one of the best thrillers of the year. For fans of Katie Gayle (Murder in the Library), Clare Chase (Mystery at Farfield Castle), M S Morris (Beneath Cold Earth), J M Dalgliesh (When Death Calls), and Lj Ross (Poison Garden). HarperCollins 2025 For fans of Katie Gayle (Murder in the Library), Clare Chase (Mystery at Farfield Castle), M S Morris (Beneath Cold Earth), J M Dalgliesh (When Death Calls), and Lj Ross (Poison Garden). HarperCollins 2025