A Very Merry Murder

By Kate Wells

Book Overview

The BRAND NEW instalment in Kate Wells' brilliantly addictive cozy mystery series

Mistletoe, mince pies... and murder

When Jude Gray inherited Malvern Farm, she never thought she'd become so used to farm life, let alone be good at it But now a beloved national TV show is coming to film their Christmas special on her land, celebrating the charm of rural living and all Jude's achieved so far.

At least, that's the plan... until one of the crew is found dead in suspicious circumstances.

At first, it looks like a tragic accident, but when alibis start to crack, it seems like anything but. With a growing list of suspects and enough behind-the-scenes drama to rival anything the cameras are capturing, Jude must dig deep to uncover the truth.

Because someone on her farm is hiding a deadly secret - and this year, the season of goodwill may come with a killer twist...

A page-turning festive mystery perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Mary Grand and Frances Evesham.

Praise for the Malvern Mysteries:

'A complex and intriguing murder mystery set in beautiful British countryside where the farm animals are as demanding as the local residents. Kept me guessing all the way to the end.' T A Williams

'An original setting and clever plot. Had me hooked from page one.' E.V. Hunter

'A tantalising corkscrew of a plot ... featuring a plucky quartet of very different women working together to uncover the truth about a series of dreadful crimes...' Debbie Young

'I loved this rollercoaster of a book It was stylish, pacy and gripping, with engaging characters. I rooted for Jude the sleuth from the first page. It's a hugely supenseful story, compelling, well-crafted and cleverly calculated.' Judy Leigh

'A cryptically clever cosy mystery that will transport you to the beautiful Malvern Hills. I couldn't put it down ' Jessica Bull

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1836781458
• ISBN13: 9781836781455
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Addictive fun

Welcome back to Malvern Farm where even the sheep have inventive names. The season is Advent and a wedding is in the offing, but right now there is a TV film crew cluttering up the place for three weeks filming the locals for a popular show. Wouldn't be too bad (except for Jude's stage fright) but there are some pretty awful people in the crew and murder is in someone's plans. Sneaky plot twists and situational humor infest the investigations and rescue the characters from aggravated sadness in the holiday season. Excellent addition to an addictive series. ***** #review I requested and received a temporary uncorrected digital galley from Boldwood Books via NetGalley #AVeryMerryMurder by Kate Wells @katepoelswrites #MalvernFarmMysteriesBk6 Pub Date 03 Sep 2025 @theboldbookclub #cozymystery #Murders #Mystery #Herefordshire #farming #widow #siblings #amateursleuth #friendship #relationships #relatives #investigations #sheep #suspense #secrets #TVfilming #TVcrew #weddingmadness