The Last Word Is Death

Faith Martin

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English

HQ
01 January 2026

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Classic crime; Historical mysteries; Thriller & suspense

Series: The Val & Arbie Mysteries

'A cosy romp of cream teas, double-barrelled names and murder.' THE SUNThe new book in the Val and Arbie mysteries from the multi-million-copy selling author Faith Martin.

One of these guests has a date with death…

Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift arrives at Dashwood House, a glamorously modern hotel in the up-and-coming resort of Galton-next-the-Sea, but all plans for a relaxing stay are scuppered when one of the guests is found dead.

The body is found in the writing room, the victim part of a set visiting the seaside town for an engagement party, which happens to include Arbie’s old friend, Val.

Familiar with Val and Arbie’s previous experience in solving puzzling crimes, the bride asks the pair to investigate. They quickly discover that the victim had no shortage of enemies, and many of the guests are up to no good. But who is simply hiding a secret, and who is hiding murder?

Readers have fallen in love with The Last Word is Death

'Absolutely gorgeous storytelling with characters and setting perfect for the time frame’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This one is perfect for readers who love Agatha Christie-style stories and cosy murder mysteries. A great second book!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It has the hallmarks of an Agatha Christie mystery’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

By: Faith Martin
Imprint: HQ
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: Book 2
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9780008706883
ISBN 10: 0008706883
Series: The Val & Arbie Mysteries
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Faith Martin has been writing for over 25 years, in four genres and under four different pen names. She was born in Oxford and sets most of her crime novels within sight of the city of dreaming spires. A real nature lover and aficionado of the countryside, descriptions of wildlife and native flora often find their way into her manuscripts.

Reviews for The Last Word Is Death

'The perfect ""country house"" murder mystery, written in a style reminiscent of the great mysteries of the golden age. The book is terrific fun. A sassy pair of sleuths, quaint seaside setting, puzzling murder, and a guest list of larger-than-life suspects.. delightfully entertaining.' Jane Bettany, author of the Violet Brewster mysteries