{"id":2544,"date":"2024-09-05T12:57:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T12:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsclub.org\/homepage\/an-english-garden-murder-an-utterly-addictive-english-cozy-mystery-julia-bird-mysteries-book-1\/"},"modified":"2024-09-05T12:57:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T12:57:51","slug":"an-english-garden-murder-an-utterly-addictive-english-cozy-mystery-julia-bird-mysteries-book-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentsclub.org\/homepage\/an-english-garden-murder-an-utterly-addictive-english-cozy-mystery-julia-bird-mysteries-book-1\/","title":{"rendered":"An English Garden Murder: An utterly addictive English cozy mystery (Julia Bird Mysteries Book 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\nPrice: <span style=\"color:#b12704\">$4.99<\/span><br \/><i><small>(as of Sep 05, 2024 12:57:51 UTC &#8211; <span class=\"wp_automatic_amazon_disclaimer\" title=\"Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\">Details<\/span>)<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B09SQ8CD7J?tag=musadiqhus0f2-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valvepress.s3.amazonaws.com\/imgs\/buy_now.png\"><\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\n  Meet Julia Bird: recently single, reluctantly retired, and\u2026 an amateur sleuth?<\/p>\n<p>Julia Bird has left London for a fresh start in a picturesque Cotswolds village, and the rustic charm and cosy fireplaces of her little cottage are everything she\u2019d hoped for. But when she tears down the old garden shed to make way for a chicken coop, she unearths much more than she\u2019d bargained for\u2026 the body of a young woman, apparently buried for decades, thrusting Julia into a baffling mystery.<\/p>\n<p>With only one copper on the case in Berrywick, Julia decides to solve the who and whodunnit herself, taking her wayward puppy Jake along for the ride. And so begins a whirlwind tour of the village \u2013 from the dotty 90-year-old to the delightful doctor and the village gardener, it seems everyone has something to hide.<\/p>\n<p>Soon, Julia is convinced she has discovered the killer\u2019s identity, until Jake, a true Labrador, finds a new love of the local lake\u2019s waterfowl and instead ends up catching her chief suspect\u2026 drowned. Back at square one, with potential culprits galore, Julia \u2013 newly nicknamed the Grim Reaper \u2013 despairs at ever solving the murders.<\/p>\n<p>But as Julia ruffles feathers village-wide, the clock is ticking. There is someone in the village who has killed twice already. Will they be prepared to make it third time lucky to keep their secret safe?<\/p>\n<p>This totally addictive page-turning cozy mystery is perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands.<\/p>\n<p>Readers love An English Garden Murder:<\/p>\n<p>\u2018There just aren&#8217;t enough stars for this one, so I can only give it FIVE!! I&#8217;m so looking forward to the next book in the series!!\u2019 Goodreads reviewer\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I absolutely LOVED this\u2026 Julia Bird was an amazing and lovable character\u2026 Once I started it, I couldn&#8217;t stop until I had finished it. I will definitely be on the lookout for the second novel in this series!\u2019 Goodreads reviewer\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I loved this very English murder mystery, so reminiscent of Agatha Christie\u2026 I loved everything about this book.\u2019 NetGalley reviewer \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Fabulous\u2026 addictive\u2026 a witty and delightful crime novel full of delicious red herrings, rural mischief and bucolic charm that is impossible to put down.\u2019 Bookish Jottings<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Oh my, I loved Julia Bird\u2026 she is a delight!. I can\u2019t wait for the next one! Please don\u2019t let it be long! It\u2019s a five out of five on the enJOYment scale and highly recommended!\u2019MoongloTexas \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Really entertaining\u2026 I simply couldn&#8217;t put the book down\u2026 Julia&#8217;s life in the countryside with her newly adopted dog Jake was too enjoyable\u2026 I cannot wait to read for Julia Bird&#8217;s next adventure!\u2026 five stars!\u2019 Tropical Girl Reads Books \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Brilliant!\u2026 I really warmed to Julia and especially Jake, her errant puppy and loved the village life\u2026\u2019 Broadbean\u2019s Books\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I loved this first book in a new cozy, English countryside series and hope it continues for a very long run\u2026\u2019 NetGalley reviewer \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I really enjoyed this\u2026 heartwarming\u2026 always entertaining read.\u2019 Jen Med&#8217;s Book Reviews\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I loved this book! I am always thrilled to find a new cozy mystery\/series to get stuck into and I thoroughly enjoyed this one\u2026\u2019 A Wordy Woman \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I&#8217;m pretty sure I want to be Julia Bird when I retire. Charming little cottage in a village in the Cotswolds in England? Check! Best friend who works as a librarian? Check! Time to finally learn how to bake and cook delicious food? Check! Insta-love with an adorable chocolate lab puppy? Check! Distinguished village Doctor who could be mistaken for Sean Connery?\u2026 I really enjoyed this brand-new cozy mystery.\u2019 Goodreads reviewer \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50    <\/p>\n<p> ASIN                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 B09SQ8CD7J <br \/> Publisher                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 Bookouture (May 5, 2022) <br \/> Publication date                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 May 5, 2022 <br \/> Language                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 English <br \/> File size                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 4050 KB <br \/> Text-to-Speech                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 Enabled <br \/> Screen Reader                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 Supported <br \/> Enhanced typesetting                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 Enabled <br \/> X-Ray                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 Enabled <br \/> Word Wise                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 Enabled <br \/> Sticky notes                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 On Kindle Scribe <br \/> Print length                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 254 pages <\/p>\n<div id=\"product-summary\" data-hook=\"cr-insights-widget-summary\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-none\">\n<div class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-medium\">\n<h3 class=\"a-size-base-plus a-color-base a-text-bold\">Customers say<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"a-spacing-small\"><span>Customers find the plot interesting and engaging, with no profanity or graphic details. 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