{"product_id":"murder-on-the-pilgrims-way","title":"Murder On The Pilgrims Way","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\u003ci\u003eMurder on the Pilgrims Way \u003c\/i\u003eis the fourth 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 receives a surprise present from her mother\u003c\/b\u003e, Dolly - an early summer break at a riverside manor house that has been recently transformed into an exclusive hotel - the newly named \u003ci\u003eVilla Pellegrini\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePellegrini \u003c\/i\u003e- the Italian word for pilgrims - reflects the fact that the building lies on the old Pilgrims Way into Canterbury, and Pearl is looking forward to the break, not least because DCI Mike McGuire has been neglecting her due to his work. But when she discovers that she''s actually booked in for a cookery course from the Italian celebrity chef, Nico Caruso, she begins to think again . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pearl doesn''t welcome instruction on cookery at the best of times, and certainly not from an arrogant chef like Caruso. She goes along, intent on challenging Caruso''s egotism - and a long tradition of men dominating gastronomy - but soon finds herself distracted, not only by her enchanting surroundings but by the disparate selection of guests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e She even begins to enjoy Caruso''s attentions - and his cookery - until one of the guests goes missing and it becomes clear that murder is on the menu.\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'' The Puzzle Doctor\u003cbr\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":57312327008638,"sku":"NW9781472124920","price":10.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781472124920.jpg?v=1778576365","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/murder-on-the-pilgrims-way","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}