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Book Synopsis ''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl''Daily Mail
Murder on the Downs is the seventh 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.
A controversial new property development is planned in Whitstable which will encroach upon the green open space of the downs, to the dismay of Whitstable residents who view this as the thin end of the wedge with regard to local wildlife conservation.
A campaign springs into life, spearheaded by a friend of Pearl''s family, Martha Laker. A committed environmentalist, Martha is no stranger to controversy herself. She has also managed to divide opinion across town, with the locals viewing her as their fearless champion while establishment figures seeing only an interfering agitator.
Tensions escalate between the developers and Whitstable residen
Trade Review
'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 *
'If you enjoy cosy crime fiction and you still haven't picked this series, then you are missing out' * Alba in Bookland *
'Julie Wassmer really knows how to tell a story' * Victoria Best, Shiny New Books *
'Come to Whitstable without actually coming to Whitstable. A good read!' * Anthony Jemmett *
