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Book Synopsis''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl'' Daily Mail
Disappearance at Oare is the fifth book in Julie Wassmer''s popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan.
The Whitstable Pearl restaurant has been busy all summer while Pearl''s detective agency has brought few interesting cases - until a prospective client calls . . .
Christina Scott confides that seven years ago she had the perfect life with a seaside home, a confirmed pregnancy and Steven, a loving husband - until one morning she woke to find herself alone. Christina''s husband had vanished, taking nothing with him but his car - which was later found abandoned at the beautifully mysterious Oare Marshes.
Now, with the legal presumption of Steven''s death about to be made, Christina shows a photograph to Pearl. It''s not
Trade Review
With her talent for evoking the delights of good eating while enjoying the sea breeze, Julie Wassmer is the perfect deckchair companion -- Barry Turner * Daily Mail *
While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl . . . True to the tradition of classic crime, [Julie Wassmer] weaves a strong story into a setting that has more to offer than murder and mayhem * Daily Mail *
A tried-and-tested crime recipe with Whitstable flavours that makes for a Michelin-starred read * Daily Mail *
If you enjoy cosy crime fiction and you still haven't picked this series, then you are missing out -- Alba in Bookland
If you enjoy cosy mystery stories and good, solid whodunits, without gruesome details or gratuitous violence, Murder on Sea may be just your cup of tea -- Bec Stafford
Murder-On-Sea is just straightforwardly excellent cosy crime ... Julie Wassmer really knows how to tell a story -- Victoria Best * Shiny New Books *
If you like the TV series 'Midsomer Murders', then May Day Murder should be right up your alley * The Crime Warp *
Thoroughly enjoyable with a host of wonderful characters - I adore Dolly! - and evocative descriptions of Whitstable. Perfect for foodies too. Pearl is great and the ongoing will they/won't they love story with McGuire is compelling. Comforting, cosy and entertaining with excellent Agatha Christie-style reveals. I love these books! -- Jane Wenham-Jones, author of Mum in the Middle
