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Murder in the Snow
Murder in the Snow: A Gripping 1920s Historical Cozy Mystery | Verity Bright
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An English Christmas has mince pies, cheerful carols, a twinkling tree... and a murder? Thank goodness Lady Swift is on the scene! Winter, 1920. Amateur sleuth Lady Eleanor Swift is feeling festive. She is playing host to the entire village at Henley Hall for gifts, games and gingerbread. She's also purchased perfect presents for each of her household - not forgetting the biggest bone in the butcher's shop for her partner in crime, Gladstone the bulldog - and is looking forward to celebrating her first English country Christmas. As snowflakes fall, Eleanor is cheering on contestants in the traditional Christmas fun run in the grounds of the Hall. But tragedy strikes when one of the runners drops dead at the finish line. Dashing Detective Seldon is convinced it's just a heart attack, but Eleanor isn't so sure. When she finds a rather distinctive key where the man fell, Eleanor knows she'll never rest until she finds out the truth about what happened in her own home. Next the vicar is taken ill with what looks like poison and Eleanor starts to wonder if the two cases are linked. When someone tries to frame her by planting poisoned berries in her own kitchen, she knows speed is of the essence. But the entire village was at Henley Hall for the festivities and Eleanor has enough suspects to stuff a town full of turkeys. Can she nail the true killer and clear her name in time for Christmas? Christmas won't be complete without it! A festive treat for fans of Agatha Christie, TE Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers absolutely adore Verity Bright! 'Oooh I loved this book... I wanted a book which would be absolutely soothing to read with a murder in it and this was it. The book was everything I wanted in these troubling times. I loved it.' Book Reviews by Shalini 'Worth the wait!! It was an excellent visit once again with people that felt like old friends. I can't wait until the next book in the series is ready to read. Verity Bright has created endearing characters that you want to spend time with again and again.' NetGalley Reviewer ??????????
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dabbe
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#FFFS #FallingForFallSwap
@Chrissyreadit @Avanders

Anne, @MittenGirlPeach, you chose just the perfect, cozy items for fall. The books are fabulous and will fit in with my mystery reads all the way through the holidays. The journal is incredible; I can't wait to organize it and use my pens in it! Loverly tea and tea towel, and the stationery is gorgeous! The stickers will be put to good use, too! You spoiled me! Thanks again! 🧡🤎💛

TheBookHippie That book is fun! We read it together last December! 3d
Avanders 🤩🤩🍁👏🏼🍂♥️ 3d
dabbe @TheBookHippie YAY! I can\'t wait to read it. Similar time period to THE FORTY ELEPHANTS! 🧡🤎💛 3d
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Chrissyreadit 🍁🍁🧡🍁🍁🧡🍁🍁 3d
MittenGirlPeach Oh, I‘m so happy you like everything! I have the first Verity here from the library; it sounded so good I thought I‘d read the series. 3d
dabbe @MittenGirlPeach YAY! They are fun! 🧡🤎💛 3d
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peanutnine
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Last one! I fell super behind on the #sundaybuddyread discussions but I'm glad it put this on my radar. It was the perfect cozy mystery for me to dip into throughout the month as a break from all the romance 😅
Lady Swift and Clifford's relationship was a joy to watch as they were sleuthing together. It reminded me a little bit of Father Brown, especially how the inspector is always a bit peeved when the amateurs get involved lol

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick I finished this over a week ago but still haven't gotten around to the final set of questions. 9mo
TheBookHippie I enjoyed this one! 9mo
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JenReadsAlot
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Pickpick

Enjoyable last book of the year! #wintergames @StayCurious

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kspenmoll
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#DashingDecember #readathon

Here are the books I finished.
thanks for hosting @Andrew65 !

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Sargar114
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Panpan

Wasn‘t quite my cup of tea (pun intended). But this was fun finish to the end of the year for #sundaybuddyread. And Gladstone was delightful

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vlwelser
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Pickpick

This is just a fun murder mystery set at Christmas. Set in the 1920s, the best parts are the bulldog and the butler but also the descriptions of the house, food and decorations.

#SundayBuddyRead @TheBookHippie

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheBookHippie This was FUN! And yay booksleeve! 10mo
vlwelser @TheBookHippie I love the book sleeve. I may be a new convert. 10mo
TheBookHippie @vlwelser 😂😂😂 10mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 10mo
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DebinHawaii
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#Rushathon #DashingDecember #SeriesLove2023

Read with #SundayBuddyRead 📚 Book 4 in a cozy mystery series set in 1920s England. Eleanor Swift is newly transplanted to her (dead) uncle‘s estate & accompanied by bulldog Gladstone, solves mysteries with the help of butler, Clifford. Fun & charming, I enjoyed the characters (especially Gladstone the naughty dog) & I‘m planning on going back & reading the first 3 books next year. A good holiday read.

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 10mo
Andrew65 Excellent 🎄🎅🏼🎄 10mo
TheSpineView Fantastic! 10mo
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TheBookHippie The dog!!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 10mo
TheBookHippie @Andrew65 you would love these!!! 10mo
Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Yes I tried to get hold of this to join in, but unfortunately wasn‘t able to get hold of a copy. Will have to keep searching! 10mo
AnnR Such a cute post! 10mo
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Mehso-so

This was a cute, cozy mystery set in the early 1900s. Not sure if I would have picked this up if it wasn't for the #SundayBuddyRead but I'm glad I got introduced to a new series. I may read the first few books just so I can make more sense of certain characters.
@TheBookHippie
#rushathon @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES #dashingdecember #candylandreadathon @Catsandbooks #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks #teamevergreen #wintergames @Clwojick

TheBookHippie Good fun it was. 🙃🤐 10mo
DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 10mo
Catsandbooks 🍭❄️❤️ 10mo
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 10mo
emz711 Sounds cute 10mo
Andrew65 Excellent 🎄🎅🏼🎄 10mo
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Librarybelle
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This was a perfect, cozy mystery read for December! Book 4 in the series finds Lady Swift dealing with a dead body at her manor. Clifford the butler is her perfect partner in crime solving. I‘m definitely going to read the others in the series, starting with book 1! #SundayBuddyRead

#52BookClub23 #TakesPlaceDuringTheRoaringTwenties

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CatLass007
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This was a delightful book for #SundayBuddyRead. I look forward to discussing the final third of the book tomorrow. And then, since this is the fourth book in the Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery series, I must go back and be delighted by the first three books in the series.

TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 10mo
kspenmoll I agree!!!! 10mo
mcctrish Same 10mo
CatLass007 The first book in the series currently is on sale on Audible. I looked on Libby and the first three books are available, just not in English. 🤷‍♀️ 10mo
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mcctrish
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I‘m ready for #sundaybuddyread tomorrow ❤️ An absolutely delightful murder mystery set in the holiday season leading up to 1920. This is book 4 in the series so now I have to go back and read the first 3. Gladstone, the bulldog, provides the perfect dash of comic relief

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So pretty ❤️📚 10mo
mcctrish Thank you @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks it‘s my current favourite reading spot ( the Christmas tree is where I usually read) and book photo taking spot too ❤️ 10mo
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CatLass007
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I have to admit that I keep confusing Clifford and Gladstone. 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😁

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LiseWorks
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I loved this book. Thanks to @TheBookHippie for hosting this #BuddyRead. Even though this is book 5 of the series #SeriesLove23 @Andrew65, I wasn't lost and feel good that this book can be read on its own. Got more bingo lines. @AnnR @Andrew65 @Catsandbooks @PuddleJumper and some #Readathons @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @peanutnine

peanutnine Awesome! I'm reading this one now ☺️ 10mo
PuddleJumper 💙❄️💙 10mo
DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 10mo
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TheBookHippie This was book 4! But yes it was a good stand alone too! I would read more or at least 1-3 ! Thanks for joining in! 10mo
Catsandbooks Terrific! 🙌🏼🍭❄️❤️ 10mo
AnnR Well done. 🎄🎉📚👍 10mo
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#weirdwords #weirdwordwednesday This book was full of fun 1920s British slang but this (fairly normal) word totally grabbed me because it‘s so much more fun to say than its American counterpart. @CBee

CBee I just like the “tufts of irritant hairs” 😂 10mo
The_Penniless_Author Turns out my lawn is excessively tussocky 🤣 10mo
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Read4life
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This was so much fun discussing this book with the #SUNDAYBUDDYREAD group. This was my first book in this series and by this author but I‘ll be reading more. #blameitonlitsy #anotherseries
#BookSpinBingo #SeriesLove2023 #WinterGames #GhostsOfXmas #WinterGamesAtoZ #RushAThon

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 10mo
TheSpineView Fantastic!🤩 10mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 10mo
BookwormAHN Nice 🩵❄️🩵 10mo
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IndoorDame
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This was such good fun! It came complete with fantastic 1920s British slang and a spoiled naughty bulldog. What more could I ask for? #sundaybuddyread

Read4life I agree. So much fun! 10mo
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Deblovestoread
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Another fun installment of the Lady Swift mystery series. #SundayBuddyRead #WinterGames #DailyPhotoChallenge #BlueCover
#SeriesLove23 #4thinseries

LiseWorks I am loving this one 10mo
TheSpineView Well done! 10mo
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IndoorDame
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This week‘s #hyggehour was all about my one unscary kindle book so I could bask in the warm blankets and twinkly lights and embrace the darkness a bit. #midwintersolace #naturalitsy @AllDebooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @jenniferw88

dabbe Soooo snuggly and cozy! 💙❄️💙 10mo
TheBookHippie Ooooo love it!!! 10mo
JenReadsAlot That looks so cozy! 10mo
AllDebooks That looks so pretty and soooo relaxing x 10mo
Gissy Yes! Very cozy🙌 🕯 📖 10mo
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Read4life
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TheBookHippie I‘m adding this word to everyday conversation. 10mo
LiseWorks I am enjoying this book 10mo
Read4life @TheBookHippie I‘m adding it along with Oy to the Vey! 😄 10mo
Read4life @LiseWorks Me, too! 10mo
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kspenmoll
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#20in4 #readathon
1 did not get much reading done- holiday shopping & lunch with my family Friday, movies, etc. although our #sundaybuddyread book (tagged) is not due to be finished yet,I can‘t put it down! It‘s a historical cozy mystery,set on a manor & in its surrounding village in the UK in the 1920s.
I plan to finish tonight.
I‘ve read just a few chapters of the other Murder in the Snow, also a historical mystery.

Andrew65 I‘m still trying to get hold of a copy of this book. 10mo
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kspenmoll
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Ruthiella Love that mug! 😍 10mo
TheBookHippie Love this view! 10mo
TheSpineView Love morning reading! 10mo
kspenmoll @Ruthiella Thanks perfect for the season! 10mo
kspenmoll @TheBookHippie @TheSpineView The morning sun shines through these windows about 8 o‘clock. Another lovely place to view outdoors as I read. (edited) 10mo
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kspenmoll
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~Read &Finished 4 books
~ Read 124 pgs of a book to finish
~ started 3 books
I am pleased with my reading during this readathon!
#NovelNovember #readathon #nonfictionnovember #setieslove2023

TheSpineView Fantastic! 10mo
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