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‘A writer of stealthy brilliance . . . the Miss Marple of crime fiction.' Andrew Taylor

Do you love a classic English whodunit? Then meet your favourite new gentleman sleuth: whip-smart Oxford don, Dr Patrick Grant.

He loves rhyming verse, witty banter, strong coffee and solving impossible mysteries from history.…

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1 author picked Dead in the Morning as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Classic country house mystery with secrets, motives, village gossip, and a delightfully cerebral sleuth who'd rather be reading Shakespeare than interrogating suspects. Perfect for fans of traditional whodunits!

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The lamps must be lit, or the stars die. The clocks must be wound, or Time ceases. The Balance between Order and Chaos must be preserved, or Existence crumbles.

Appointed the Steward of Evenmere, Carter Anderson must learn the…

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