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The Trust

M.H. Eccleston

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English
Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
05 October 2022
Series: Astrid Swift
Thrilling, funny and unputdownable, The Trust is cosy crime perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood and Janice Hallett.

Ever so wholesome, ever so deadly...

When art restorer Astrid Swift moved from London to the Dorset village of Hanbury, she thought she was heading for a quiet life. Far from it. A local man has just been murdered in the English Trust stately home where Astrid works, and the sleepy community is shaken to its core.

Soon Astrid has discovered the shocking truth about her employer: rather than being the genteel organisation it seems on the surface, the Trust is a hotbed of politics and intrigue. As Astrid's new friend Kath from the village says: 'It's like the mafia, but with scones.'

As the suspicious deaths mount up, Astrid must use every gadget in her restorer's toolkit to solve the mystery, salvage her reputation – and maybe even save her life.

Praise for The Trust:

'Feelgood fun.' The Times

'I romped through The Trust... A cosy debut set in a house brimming with secrets... An enchanting murder mystery.' Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal

'Macabre murders, quirky characters and delightful settings combine in a way that would make Midsomer proud.' Crime Fiction Lover

'A feisty heroine, an ingenious plot and a cast of quirky characters that soon feel like your best friends, make The Trust a cozy crime to savour.' Merryn Allingham, author of The Bookshop Murder

'Intelligent and gently humorous, with a suitably eccentric cast of characters.' M S Morris, author of the Bridget Hart books
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Imprint:   Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 196mm,  Width: 128mm,  Spine: 24mm
Weight:   220g
ISBN:   9781803280363
ISBN 10:   1803280360
Series:   Astrid Swift
Pages:   336
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

M.H. Eccleston has had a fairly meandering career – starting out as a radio presenter for the BBC, then staying at the Beeb as a journalist and producer for six years. After that, it’s a bit of a blur – he spent a couple of decades, at least, freelancing as a foreign correspondent, TV presenter, sketch writer, voice-over artist and film critic. For the last few years, he’s been a full-time screenwriter and now novelist. He lives in Ealing with his family, which is ruled by a mischievous Frenchie called George.

Reviews for The Trust

'I romped through The Trust... A cosy debut set in a house brimming with secrets... An enchanting murder mystery' -- Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal 'A feisty heroine, an ingenious plot and a cast of quirky characters that soon feel like your best friends, make The Trust a cozy crime to savour' -- Merryn Allingham 'Intelligent and gently humorous, with a suitably eccentric cast of characters' -- M S Morris 'It should be read in one sitting either by a lazy river or a roaring pub fire. Difficult to put down' -- Bill Goodall


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