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About MURDER AT THE ALTAR a completely unputdownable cozy murder mystery (Ellie Quicke Mysteries)

‘Combining sparkling wit . . . quirky acts of fate and a dramatic ending, Heley provides all one needs for a satisfying read.’ Publishers Weekly Meet Ellie Quicke. Devoted cat lady, tea addict, recent widow — and now amateur sleuth! Everyone in leafy Ealing knows her as the dotty old dear who volunteers at the local charity shop. But there’s more to Ellie than meets the eye . . . Two days after her husband’s funeral, Ellie can’t bring herself to leave the house. But trouble soon comes knocking — in the shape of hysterical flower arranger Mrs Dawes. She’s stumbled on a dead body in church. Now it’s up to Ellie to help the police before the killer strikes again. Meet your next favourite sleuth in this wonderfully witty whodunnit. Fans of the Reverend Richard Coles, Fiona Leitch, The Thursday Murder Club, Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, Agatha Christie, Janice Hallett, Peter Boland and Simon Brett will be hooked from the very first page! Readers love the one and only Ellie Quicke: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely cozy with a wonderful woman protagonist. Ellie is wonderfully endearing and kind!’ Gail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really like Ellie. She has gumption . . . Bravo to little old ladies with True Grit!’ Lucy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wonderful creation of a mature heroine who has been stereotyped by other characters but clearly is much more . . . very much enjoyed!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A delightful read . . . just has that cozy vibe that I love!’ Samantha MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE SLEUTH For the past three decades, fifty-year-old Ellie Quicke has tried to please her domineering husband Frank. Now he’s dead, she must learn to put herself first. She discovers she’s capable of more than she ever dreamed. Like sending emails, saying ‘no’ to her spoiled offspring . . . and even solving the odd murder or two! ALSO BY VERONICA HELEY THE BEA ABBOT AGENCY MYSTERIES Book 1: A FALSE CHARITY Book 2: A FALSE PICTURE Book 3: A FALSE STEP Book 4: A FALSE PRETENCE Book 5: FALSE MONEY Book 6: A FALSE REPORT Book 7: A FALSE ALARM Book 8: A FALSE DIAMOND Book 9: A FALSE IMPRESSION Book 10: A FALSE WALL Book 11: A FALSE FIRE Book 12: A FALSE PRIDE Book 13: A FALSE ACCOUNT Book 14: A FALSE CONCLUSION Book 15: A FALSE FACE

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