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Crime in the Boutique
(2022)(Book 18 in the Detective Markham Mystery series)
A novel by Catherine Moloney
AN UNPUTDOWNABLE COZY MYSTERY, PERFECT FOR FANS OF RICHARD OSMAN.
They say marriages are made in heaven . . . but the devil appears to have hit the local wedding store.
It’s a sleepy Sunday morning in the quaint English town of Bromgrove. The body of Gino Everard, the flamboyant owner of popular bridal boutique The Confetti Club, is discovered stuffed in one of the dress cupboards. Gino was a minor celebrity, adored by all who crossed his path.
Detective Gilbert Markham and his old partner DS George Noakes are on the case. But it’s tough to find any leads. Who would kill such a beloved local figure?
Days later, the body of Antonia Rambart, a consultant at the boutique, is found in her home, horrifically dressed up as a bride. What message is the killer trying to send?
Then Antonia’s assistant turns up dead — propped up like a broken marionette against the side of a toilet cubicle.
Is there a serial killer on the loose? And why are they targeting one of the most popular stores in town? Markham and Noakes must solve the puzzle and catch the killer before they strike again.
Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Frances Lloyd, The Rev Richard Coles and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CATHERINE MOLONEY:
“Gripped from the start!” Curly
“A beautifully crafted book coming to a resolute finish.” Rob
“Utterly believable characters, beautifully described.” Jacqueline
DISCOVER A BRILLIANT NEW BRITISH CRIME MYSTERY SERIES.
THE DETECTIVES
DI GILBERT (“GIL”) MARKHAM
DI Markham is a startlingly talented detective rising through the ranks of Bromgrove CID. He is distant and austere — the product of a profoundly difficult childhood — but has a natural magnetism which inspires loyalty. He clashes with his slippery boss, DCI Sidney, who prioritizes the force’s public image.
DS GEORGE (“NOAKESY”) NOAKES
DS Noakes is a slobbish, uncouth and outspoken Yorkshireman, an object of despair to his superiors. He is, however, also a man of hidden depths, with a sensitive streak and a secret flair for ballroom dancing. Markham sees through his philistinism and they form an unstoppable partnership.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR GILBERT MARKHAM SERIES
Book 1: CRIME IN THE CHOIR
Book 2: CRIME IN THE SCHOOL
Book 3: CRIME IN THE CONVENT
Book 4: CRIME IN THE HOSPITAL
Book 5: CRIME IN THE BALLET
Book 6: CRIME IN THE GALLERY
Book 7: CRIME IN THE HEAT
Book 8: CRIME AT HOME
Book 9: CRIME IN THE BALLROOM
Book 10: CRIME IN THE BOOK CLUB
Book 11: CRIME IN THE COLLEGE
Book 12: CRIME IN THE KITCHEN
Book 13: CRIME IN THE SPA
Book 14: CRIME IN THE CRYPT
Book 15: CRIME IN OXFORD
Book 16: CRIME IN RETIREMENT
Book 17: CRIME IN THE BOUTIQUE
Genre: Mystery
They say marriages are made in heaven . . . but the devil appears to have hit the local wedding store.
It’s a sleepy Sunday morning in the quaint English town of Bromgrove. The body of Gino Everard, the flamboyant owner of popular bridal boutique The Confetti Club, is discovered stuffed in one of the dress cupboards. Gino was a minor celebrity, adored by all who crossed his path.
Detective Gilbert Markham and his old partner DS George Noakes are on the case. But it’s tough to find any leads. Who would kill such a beloved local figure?
Days later, the body of Antonia Rambart, a consultant at the boutique, is found in her home, horrifically dressed up as a bride. What message is the killer trying to send?
Then Antonia’s assistant turns up dead — propped up like a broken marionette against the side of a toilet cubicle.
Is there a serial killer on the loose? And why are they targeting one of the most popular stores in town? Markham and Noakes must solve the puzzle and catch the killer before they strike again.
Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Frances Lloyd, The Rev Richard Coles and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CATHERINE MOLONEY:
“Gripped from the start!” Curly
“A beautifully crafted book coming to a resolute finish.” Rob
“Utterly believable characters, beautifully described.” Jacqueline
DISCOVER A BRILLIANT NEW BRITISH CRIME MYSTERY SERIES.
THE DETECTIVES
DI GILBERT (“GIL”) MARKHAM
DI Markham is a startlingly talented detective rising through the ranks of Bromgrove CID. He is distant and austere — the product of a profoundly difficult childhood — but has a natural magnetism which inspires loyalty. He clashes with his slippery boss, DCI Sidney, who prioritizes the force’s public image.
DS GEORGE (“NOAKESY”) NOAKES
DS Noakes is a slobbish, uncouth and outspoken Yorkshireman, an object of despair to his superiors. He is, however, also a man of hidden depths, with a sensitive streak and a secret flair for ballroom dancing. Markham sees through his philistinism and they form an unstoppable partnership.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR GILBERT MARKHAM SERIES
Book 1: CRIME IN THE CHOIR
Book 2: CRIME IN THE SCHOOL
Book 3: CRIME IN THE CONVENT
Book 4: CRIME IN THE HOSPITAL
Book 5: CRIME IN THE BALLET
Book 6: CRIME IN THE GALLERY
Book 7: CRIME IN THE HEAT
Book 8: CRIME AT HOME
Book 9: CRIME IN THE BALLROOM
Book 10: CRIME IN THE BOOK CLUB
Book 11: CRIME IN THE COLLEGE
Book 12: CRIME IN THE KITCHEN
Book 13: CRIME IN THE SPA
Book 14: CRIME IN THE CRYPT
Book 15: CRIME IN OXFORD
Book 16: CRIME IN RETIREMENT
Book 17: CRIME IN THE BOUTIQUE
Genre: Mystery
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