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WATERSTONES BEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2023 PICKThe Kamogawa Food Detectives, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the first book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese sleuthing series for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold.What's the one...

The Kamogawa Food Detectives, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the first book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese sleuthing series for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold.What's the one dish you'd do anything to taste just one more...

Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma have a brand-new mystery to solve in this witty tale - perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and Robert Thorogood Curious white envelopes have been...

Richard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to Richard, and really that's the way he likes it. One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a...

'Fabulous, cosy, mystery... Wonderful... Absolutely perfect for fans of Richard Osman!' NetGalley Review Introducing the three unlikeliest sleuths you'll ever meet... Every...

'A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader's appetite' Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries Still spinning from the hustle and bustle of city life, Jodie 'Nosey'...

Murder is a dish best served ice cold... Margery and Clementine are enjoying a peaceful middle-age together in the small, idyllic town of Dewstow, and eagerly awaiting retirement from their work on the front line serving meals to the students at...

Summer in the beautiful Perigord region of southern France, the Dordogne Mysteries are the perfect combination of mystery and escapism.In the little down of St Denis, Bruno is busy organising the annual summer concert. He's hired a local Perigord folk...

'A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader's appetite' Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries A film company is coming to the Cornish village of Penstowan, and the whole...

'Rosie can write and Prudence Bulstrode is here to stay' Miriam Margolyes'Witty, warm and so enjoyable' Jo BrandThe next irresistible cosy crime novel from celebrity TV chef Rosemary Shrager! Preparing a midwinter's feast for all hundred residents of...

Richard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to Richard, and really that's the way he likes it. One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a...

Richard Ainsworth is preparing for the Christmas of his dreams: quiet, no guests at his French B&B and his favourite films on the TV. None of which seems on the cards when his rural peace is shattered by the unexpected arrival of a familiar face. ...

The local mayor has a dinner date with death...With school out for the summer, Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker are taking advantage of the break to go on holiday. They plan to explore the village of St-Martins-on-the-Water and rest before the chaos...

'A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader's appetite' Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries A PINCH OF PARANOIA It's three days...

'A great yarn - Shrager knows her food and she's cooked up a storm. . . Rosie can write and Prudence Bulstrode is here to stay.' Miriam Margolyes'Think bolshy Mrs Beeton meets Miss Marple, our rambunctious heroine, Prudence, hilariously stomps her way...

'A great yarn - Shrager knows her food and she's cooked up a storm. . . Rosie can write and Prudence Bulstrode is here to stay' Miriam Margolyes'Think bolshy Mrs Beeton meets Miss Marple, our rambunctious heroine, Prudence, hilariously stomps her way...

Someone has served up a show-stopping murder...In Kilbane, conflicting opinions are plentiful. There's one thing everyone agrees on though - the nearby bakery is the best in County Cork. It's no wonder they're about to be featured on a reality baking...

'The first in an effervescent new mystery series. . . a treat for historical mystery lovers looking for a new series to savour (or devour)' NEW YORK TIMES'A gorgeous debut mystery with a charming and fearless sleuth . . . spellbinding' SUJATA...

'A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader's appetite' Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries Jodie 'Nosey' Parker is back! When a body turned up at her last...

'While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl' Daily MailStrictly Murder is the eighth book in Julie Wassmer's popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and...

Murder at Mount Ephraim is the ninth 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'While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for...

'As twisty-turny as a Cornish lane in high summer'J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder 'A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader's appetite'Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries ...

Millions of readers worldwide are talking about the Dordogne Mysteries. Discover why and join them with this gripping new read starring Bruno Chief of Police, France's favourite cop'RICH ON LOCAL COLOUR' THE TIMES'DOLLOPS OF THE GOOD LIFE IN RURAL FRANCE...

Murder mystery starring Bruno, France's favourite policeman, plus food and wine, great characters and sunshine and everything that's wonderful about the Dordogne.'RICH ON LOCAL COLOUR' THE TIMESFor thirty years, Bruno's boss, Chief of Detectives...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643859590Author Lucy BurdetteFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Crooked Lane BooksPublisher Crooked Lane Books

I used to just write murder mysteries. Now I investigate them... Crime writer turned amateur sleuth, Jen, has taken over the running of the local bookstore in her hometown of Riddleton. But balancing the...

"A super cozy mystery... The perfect pick up for a weekend read by the fire. It has everything... Hijinks, who-dun-its, loveable characters, and a wonderful setting. And a main character who is FIERCE" NetGalley review She...

Out of the frying pan and into the fire...Gardas Siobhan and Macdara Flannery are off to the seaside for their honeymoon, happy to finally have time off from work and relax. Their itinerary includes a visit to a struggling fish and chip shop owned by the...

'WILL MAKE READERS LONG FOR LAZY DAYS IN RURAL FRANCE' Irish IndependentA missing art student. An international investigation. A secret that will shatter Bruno's charming village of St Denis.A rich American art student is found dead at the bottom of a...

From the bestselling author of Death and Croissants and Death and Fromage comes a murder mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Julia Chapman, or MC Beaton Richard Ainsworth's French B&B has been taken over by a production company shooting a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593197592Author Cleo CoyleFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789559798Author Karma BrownFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Legend Press LtdPublisher Legend Press LtdWeight(grams) 500g

'A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader's appetite' Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries Jodie 'Nosey' Parker is back! When popular TV baking contest and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780295657Author Simon BrettFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Severn HousePublisher Canongate BooksWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 212mm * 140mm *...

'Rosie can write and Prudence Bulstrode is here to stay' Miriam Margolyes'Witty, warm and so enjoyable' Jo BrandThe next irresistible cosy crime novel from celebrity TV chef Rosemary Shrager! Preparing a midwinter's feast for all hundred residents of...

The debut cosy culinary crime thriller from Suk Pannu, creator of BBC Radio 4's Mrs Sidhu Investigates and writer for Goodness, Gracious, Me and five series of the Emmy Award winning Kumars at No. 42 Mrs. Sidhu - unofficial Aunty to everyone,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307454690Author Martin WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 301gDimensions(mm) 204mm *...

France's favourite country cop, Bruno, faces a dangerous threat to the town he polices and the people he protects. Loved by millions, the Dordogne Mysteries are the perfect combination of mystery and escapism.The event of the Perigord tourist season is...

Former CIA librarian and amateur sleuth Riley Rhodes is loving her fresh start as the manager of the Udderly Delicious Ice Cream Shop. The leaves are turning, tourists are leaf-peeping, and Penniman, Connecticut is putting finishing touches on the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781496718938Author Joanne FlukeFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Kensington PublishingPublisher Kensington Publishing