Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village

Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village

"In the England of murder mysteries and TV detectives, no destination is deadlier than a quaint country village, and you never know you're in a murder village until it's too late. No attraction or local character is safe--whether in the pub for a pint, or on the manicured grounds of the local estate for a shooting party, bodies can turn up anywhere! Danger lurks around every cobblestone corner. If you are foolish enough to make the trip, at least be prepared. Brought to life with dozens of Gorey-esque illustrations by Jay Cooper and peppered with allusions to classic crime series and unmistakably British murder lore, Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village gives you the tools you need to avoid the same fate, should you find yourself in a suspiciously cozy English village (or simply dream of going). Good luck, and whatever you do, avoid the vicar and don't drink the tea"--
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Sonia Grgas@sg911911
3 stars
Feb 23, 2024

Very diverting if you love reading mysteries -both the writing and the illustrations. First half is a solid 4 and then it becomes a too cutesy 3, so really 3.5.

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Lara Engle@bzzlarabzz
5 stars
Aug 23, 2023

Gorey-esque illustrations and wise advice such as, "Never trust anyone who has a favorite shovel," have me feeling like I'm ready to survive a visit to a quaint English Murder Village.

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Susan Forsythe@bookmaven
5 stars
Mar 3, 2022

Since apparently you can't avoid the murderous English village her is a guide to survival the next time you visit a quaint English village. A very humourous look at the "stereotypical" quaint English village and what lurks behind the facade. Definitely a must read!

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Adine@axixe
4 stars
Jul 28, 2024
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
4 stars
Jan 18, 2024
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Anna Bold@bold
4 stars
Jan 6, 2023
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Caterina P.@ourbookishnotes
4 stars
Oct 15, 2022
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Kristina Sanders@ksanders013
5 stars
Oct 6, 2022
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Nele@auroraborealis
4 stars
Jan 20, 2022
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Julieta Nardin@chuchi
3 stars
Jan 9, 2022
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Elizabeth Hisserich@lizhiss
4 stars
Nov 16, 2021