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Death in a Stately Home: An English Village Murder Mystery (Murder on Location Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Sara Rosett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Good houseguests don’t get accused of murder…

Kate Sharp loves the perks of her location scout profession. When she fills in for a researcher at a Regency-themed English house party, she’s looking forward to indulging in the posh atmosphere of tea on the lawn and elegant candlelight dinners, but when a guest is murdered in a locked room, Kate becomes the prime suspect.

As she turns her attention to the guests, the staff, and the owners, Kate must unlock the mystery and uncover the murderer before she’s arrested for a crime she didn’t commit.

Death in a Stately Home is the third installment in the Murder on Location collection, a series of British cozy mysteries. If you love engaging characters, compelling British detective mysteries, the works of Jane Austen, and vivid locations that transport you to another place, then you’ll love Sara Rosett’s latest whodunit.

Buy Death in a Stately Home to escape into another Kate Sharp mystery today!

MURDER ON LOCATION SERIES:

  • Book One - Death in the English Countryside
  • Book Two - Death in an English Cottage
  • Book Three - Death in a Stately Home
  • Book Four - Death in an Elegant City
  • Book Five - Menace at the Christmas Market (Novella)
  • Book Six - Death in an English Garden
  • Book Seven - Death at an English Wedding

Have you read Sara Rosett’s other mystery series?

If you like historical mysteries with lady detectives, check out the HIGH SOCIETY LADY DETECTIVE mystery series.

If you like travel with your mystery, check out theON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL MYSTERIES.

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The narration perfectly captures the feel and conveys the vividness of the story.-- "That's What I'm Talking About"

About the Author

Sara Rosett is the author of the Ellie Avery mystery series. She is a military spouse and a professional organizer who finds mystery and mayhem as she moves around the country. Her articles and essays have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Military Wifes Soul, Georgia Magazine, Mystery Scene Magazine, and RT Book Reviews.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0174AM0WY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sara Rosett (November 9, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2165 KB
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"USA Today" bestselling author Sara Rosett writes lighthearted mysteries for readers who enjoy atmospheric settings, fun characters, and puzzling whodunits. She loves reading Golden Age mysteries, watching Jane Austen adaptions, and travel.

She is the author of the High Society Lady Detective historical mystery series as well as three contemporary cozy series: the Murder on Location series, the On the Run series, and the Ellie Avery series. Sara is the creator of the online course, How to Outline A Cozy Mystery, and is the author of "How to Write a Series."

"Publishers Weekly" called Sara's books “enchanting,” “well-executed,” and “sparkling.” Sara loves to get new stamps in her passport and considers dark chocolate a daily requirement. Find out more at SaraRosett.com.

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mc
5.0 out of 5 stars Relaxing read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
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Loved this instalment in Kate's adventures in England and highly recommend the series for any avid reader of mysteries! Or any one who just loves to read well written narratives!
I thoroughly enjoyed the introduction of a new character ....brilliant move! Also I enjoyed the developing of Beatrice and Harold through this mystery.
Am on to the next book now and I would heartily say.....do like I've done .....
Buy the entire series so that you don't miss anything!
Great mystery with an unexpected twist! Sara Rosset is an excellent author so I also recommend her other series as well!
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Alison S. Coad
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Cozy
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2021
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Kate Sharp is invited at the last minute to take part in a Regency weekend at Parkview, the stately home outside of Nether Woodsmoor. She had been hoping to spend her free weekend with Alex Norcutt as they explore their budding relationship, but his 12-year-old sister is visiting him while on a break from boarding school and as soon at they meet, Kate knows she must go slowly in getting to know Grace if the girl is to accept her as Alex’s girlfriend. Plus, she is intrigued by the possibility of actually dressing in authentic Regency clothing, eating authentic meals and otherwise immersing herself in the world of 1810! But on the first night in the house, another of the guests is murdered in his sleep and Kate quickly becomes the prime suspect, seeing as how the man’s bedroom was locked and the only way in was via the balcony, a balcony adjacent to the one leading to Kate’s bedroom…. I quite like this cozy series, of which “Death in a Stately Home” is the third: it’s set in the beautiful English countryside, complete with quaint village and villagers, and the main characters are believable and likable. It’s clear that Ms. Rosett has done her research, both into the Regency period, the works of Jane Austen and the workings of a small village that is somewhat, but not entirely, dependent on tourism for its living. And the addition of 12-year-old Grace, at least for this novel, was quite delightful! Recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing!
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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Ms. Rosett has a way of intrigue in leading you around the English country side and into stately homes to find the murderer and get justice. A little romance along the way is fun!
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L. Kraft
5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to the On Location Series
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2015
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At the last minute, Kate Sharp is asked by her boss to attend a Regency themed English house party in place of a researcher. Being a lover of all things Jane Austen, she is happy to go. The invitation also comes at the same time her friend Beatrice, who is the hostess of the house party, asks to meet with her concerning a series of poison pen "letters" she and her husband has been receiving on social media sites.

Shortly after arriving to the party, one of the guests is found murdered in a locked bedroom next to Kate's. When evidence turns up, Kate soon finds herself the prime suspect. Not only must she look into Beatrice's problem, now with evidence pointing to her, Kate must investigate the murder herself if she doesn't want to find herself behind bars. This book has a cast of colorful characters, and a great plotline. I thought the clues were well placed in the book and it read at a good pace; and as usual with Sara Rosett's books, it was well written. I recommend this to all cozy mystery lovers.

**Please note: I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for a honest review.
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Beckett Shiona
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2022
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A light and entertaining mystery, the book was basically well-written, with no egregious errors in grammar or punctuation. The characters were all nicely delineated and realistic. I enjoyed the fact that there were multiple red herrings thrown at the reader. I did find the solution to the murder just a tad contrived and unbelievable, but, overall, a fun book.
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stardancer
3.0 out of 5 stars AN EASY READ
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2022
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An easy read, following a short stay by a location scouting duo, Alex and Kate, in an English village, where a large country home situated nearby is holding a Regency themed weekend house party. Kate is invited to attend by the owners. During the night one of the guests, a wealthy businessman, is murdered while sleeping in bed beside his wife. All the other guests and the staff are under suspicion, as the stately home was cut off from the village by flood waters, eliminating the possibility of any stranger entering the scene during that night.
There was little sense of menace in the story, and some of the scenarios were a bit unbelievable. Why was Kate considered the most likely suspect? Why did no member of the police check up on Monique’s story of the sleeping tablets? Why was Simon allowed to be so involved in the investigation?
Eventually, heroine Kate helps to solve the mystery of who killed Toby Clay. So all ends well for Kate and Alex, and his young sister Grace.
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Joy
5.0 out of 5 stars Likeable characters, traditional English manor setting
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022
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I’ve enjoyed the Murder On Location series. Kate doesn’t go looking for trouble, or mysteries to solve, but she doesn’t shy away when things fall in her lap. Well-drawn heroine; capable, but not silly. And the descriptions of the countryside, the village and the manor draw you into the story. Makes you want to brew up a cup of tea!

Highly recommend this book, this series. Not necessary to start with book one, but why not?
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Rita R
5.0 out of 5 stars Death in a Stately Home (3)
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
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This is the 3rd book in the English Village Mystery set! It a decent and decidedly amazing book! I love the way the author involves all the characters while making the scenes brilliant!
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Gudy Terenzio
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2022
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Kate Sharp is a location scout and in this capacity and as friend of the lady of the manor (who is needing Kate's help to solve some disturbing issues she is facing) she is invited to a Regency themed house party. A mottle lot is in attendance and when one guest is found murdered in a locked room things get ugly. Specially for Kate who is accused by another guest of murdering the victim.
A torrential rainstorm cuts the manor house off from the outside world and Kate has to try to find the real culprit.
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Kristiina Hallava
5.0 out of 5 stars Light and fun, really enjoyed the book and I am hard to please
Reviewed in Germany on September 26, 2021
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Firstly I have to say I simply love the large print. Nowadays the print in the books seems to get smaller and smaller at the same time as my eyes give me more trouble than I would want to admit. The print is large, really big actually. First I though it was ridiculously large and not fun therefore but no, oh no, quite the opposite. No need to adjust spectacles, no need to stop as you fail to keep your eyes on the line. Simply great.

And the book itself is the best in this Murder on location-series. At least in my opinion. It is light and the plots are a bit see through, but it was so enjoyable reading that that didnt matter at all. Very rarely I find fiction books that are enjoyable, probably because Ive read so much in my years. So I mostly stick to history, culture and memoirs. But Rossett writes so well that the story just sweeps one into a world of its own. Oh, I just wish I could really visit the world depicted.

So a great read. The books are on the expensive side, but worth the money, if you want something light and easy. I recommend also Frances Brody. Her books are deeper and slower to read, but as or even more enjoyable as this Rossett’s.
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maroussiaf
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice and cosy
Reviewed in France on August 21, 2017
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As usual with Sara Rosett, a nice and cosy mystery, entertaining, with returning characters that we are getting to know better. I personaly love Béatrice and Sir Harold and I hope that they Will return in the other books of the séries. Oh and I definitely need one of these Regency week-endos!!
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Rea Kelamis
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting summer reading
Reviewed in Canada on July 9, 2022
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I liked the story and the fact that you are trying to guess the murderer
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The Accidental Artist
4.0 out of 5 stars A weekend dressed as a Recency house party
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2022
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Kate is a locations finder. She also loves Jane Austen and the Regency period. Receiving a late invitation to a Recency weekend house party she jumps at the chance. But there is more to the invitation than you would think. The story develops very believable and you are compelled to keep on reading. I am keen to read more of this series.
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