"A brilliant new whodunnit, perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman!
A night of tricks, treats, and murder…
When an old school acquaintance calls on auctioneer Felicia Grant for help, she finds herself at a glittering bash at the exclusive yet mysterious Aquitaine club.
What starts as an enchanting evening of feasting and spooky traditions soon turns deadly. With the clock ticking towards midnight, Felicia finds herself in a race against time to uncover a clever killer hiding among the shadows…
Every book in The Stamford Mysteries series can be read as a standalone.
Praise for Bidding for Murder:
'A delightful treat … satisfyingly twisty. Pour yourself a glass of something autumnal and settle in—this one’s a page-turner with personality'
'A lovely cozy mystery murder … Beautifully written and wonderfully descriptive'
'A great read for a cosy stay-at-home afternoon. I loved every minute'
Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman:
‘Ideal for fans of Richard Osman’s books… this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses.’
‘Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery.’
‘A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery… I’m looking forward to the next book already!’
‘Mystery and intrigue… written by a talented and gifted author.’
‘An absorbing murder mystery… Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus.’
Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com"
"Don’t miss the brand-new installment in the fantastic Stamford Mysteries series! Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman.
Who knew a harmless town fair could be so polarising – or so deadly?
When auctioneer Felicia Grant’s best friend, Stamford Mayor Cassandra Lane, talked her into helping with the town’s annual Georgian Fair, she expected the worst she’d have to endure was the corset. But when the fair’s headline speaker turns up dead in the hook-a-duck pool, and more murders follow in quick succession, she finds herself investigating a serial killer for the second time in less than a year – and this time the stakes are even higher…
Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman:
‘Ideal for fans of Richard Osman’s books… this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses.’
‘Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery.’
‘A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery… I’m looking forward to the next book already!’
‘Mystery and intrigue… written by a talented and gifted author.’
‘An absorbing murder mystery… Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus.’
Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com"
"A brilliant whodunnit mystery perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman!
Murder stalks the cobbles in England’s finest Georgian town…
When an accident forces Felicia Grant back to her family’s auction house in Stamford, she vows it’ll only be a flying visit. But as the gavel falls on the final lot, a hidden secret is revealed—the body of her father’s business rival, murdered during the packed sale!
Soon, Felicia is swept into a mystery that has everyone in the community as a potential suspect―including her.
As the body count rises and with the people she loves under threat, Felicia takes matters into her own hands. But even the most picturesque place has its secrets…
Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com
Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman:
‘Ideal for fans of Richard Osman’s books…Beautifully set in the gorgeous Stamford, this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery… I’m pleased to see this is the start of a series, I’m looking forward to the next book already!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Mystery and intrigue…written by a talented and gifted author’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An absorbing murder mystery…Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fun read that kept me reading through to the end…certainly held my attention with a group of interesting characters, any one of which might have been a multiple murderer’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
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