Murder by Candlelight

Faith Martin has been writing for thirty years, under different pen names, and has published over fifty novels. She began writing romantic thrillers as Maxine Barry, but quickly turned to crime! As Joyce Cato she wrote classic-style whodunits, since she’s always admired the golden-age crime novelists. But it was when she created her fictional DI Hillary Greene, and began writing under the name of Faith Martin, that she finally became more widely known. Having penned the Ryder & Loveday series set back in the 1960s in the City of Oxford, Faith Martin has now turned to the golden age itself, with a brand new series set in the Cotswolds of the 1920s. Having lived Oxfordshire all her life, both the city and the countryside/wildlife often feature in her novels. The fauna of a farming landscape has always played a big part in her life – and often sneak its way onto the pages of her books.

Praise for Faith Martin: ‘A gripping series noted for its labyrinthine plotting, stunning twists and turns, an exquisitely drawn cast of characters, and – without the help of modern technology – some wonderfully entertaining, good old-fashioned detective work’ The Lancashire Post‘Absolutely loved it… The characters were some of the best I’ve read in a long time.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series‘A brilliant book! The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries Praise for Murder by Candlelight ‘The perfect village mystery. A golden-age world with an energy that is totally contemporary’ J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder‘A charming and clever take on a locked room murder’ Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, author of The Doctor Nell Ward Mysteries‘A wonderful Wodehousian world of intrigue and suspicion and a tricky puzzle to solve.’ Helena Dixon, author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries‘All the ingredients of a classic mystery – engaging characters and an impossible crime. The story races along like a runaway locomotive… enormous fun.’ Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners 'Brilliant characters that leap off the page.' THE SUN 'We devoured this whoddunit in one sitting!'BELLA 'With murder, intrigue, and ghostly happenings, this will satisfy cosy crime fans.' HEAT 'Her knowledge of the genre and easy writing style makes this an effortless and fun read.'MY WEEKLY 'A clever mystery.' WOMAN’S OWN 'This engaging and energetic mystery hosts an abundance of engaging characters and is great fun.' PLATINUM