{"product_id":"murder-fest","title":"Murder Fest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Murder Fest is the sixth book in Julie Wassmer''s popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePearl''s detective agency takes a back seat\u003c\/b\u003e as she prepares to offer a warm welcome to a group of special visitors. A local Arts Festival is being held to honour a cultural exchange visit from representatives of Borken - Whitstable''s Twin Town in Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yet very soon, personality clashes surface among the participants; local politicians try to use the festival for their own ends while others jostle for improved billing on the festival programme. Tempers flare, old feuds re-surface and on the eve of the first event, a cryptic message - \u003ci\u003eMurder Fest\u003c\/i\u003e - is received by the local police. Before DCI Mike McGuire has a chance to investigate, the festival commences with an unscheduled event when a celebrated author is found brutally murdered . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Soon the only ''Arts'' on display are dark ones, as Whitstable''s celebration of local culture transforms into a real-life murder fest - offering Whitstable''s Pearl Nolan another mystery to solve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Julie Wassmer''s \u003ci\u003eWhitstable Pearl \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMysteries...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl . . . True to the tradition of classic crime, [Julie Wassmer] weaves a strong story into a setting that has more to offer than murder and mayhem''  \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''As light as a Mary Berry Victoria sponge, this Middle-England romp is packed with vivid characters'' Myles McWeeney, \u003ci\u003eIrish Independent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''All of the thrills without any of the gore'' \u003ci\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''This is a quality title...a very entertaining read'' \u003ci\u003eThe Puzzle Doctor\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''My new favourite author in the genre'' George Galloway\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''A wonderful way to explore Whitstable . . . if you love cosy mysteries, then get acquainted with Pearl (and her mum and her cats!) and enjoy a trip to Whitstable through the eyes of this very convincing author'' \u003ci\u003eTrip Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Proves she''s mistress of her craft'' John McGhie, author of \u003ci\u003eWhite Highlands\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''Thoroughly enjoyable with a host of wonderful characters - I adore Dolly! - and evocative descriptions of Whitstable. Perfect for foodies too. Pearl is great and the ongoing will they\/won''t they love story with McGuire is compelling. Comforting, cosy and entertaining with excellent Agatha Christie-style reveals. I love these books!'' Jane Wenham-Jones, author of \u003ci\u003eMum in the Middle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''If you enjoy cosy crime fiction and you still haven''t picked this series, then you are missing out'' \u003ci\u003eAlba in Bookland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''Julie Wassmer really knows how to tell a story'' -- Victoria Best, \u003ci\u003eShiny New Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''Good, solid whodunits, without gruesome details or gratuitous violence, \u003ci\u003eMurder on Sea\u003c\/i\u003e may be just your cup of tea'' -- Bec Stafford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''Come to Whitstable without actually coming to Whitstable. A good read!'' Anthony Jemmett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for the TV series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Scandi noir meets the English seaside in Whitstable Pearl, a murder mystery series based on Julie Wassmer''s novels...'' \u003ci\u003eDrama Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''...explores all the murder and debauchery in the seemingly perfect English seaside town of Whitstable...'' \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''...you never know what might turn up, either on the menu or alongside an oyster boat.'' \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317455954302,"sku":"NW9781472130082","price":10.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781472130082.jpg?v=1778694558","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/murder-fest","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}