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THE COUNTRY INN MYSTERY an absolutely gripping whodunit full of twists (Jenny Starling) Paperback – June 18, 2019

by FAITH MARTIN (Author)
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Discover a new series of whodunits by million-selling author Faith Martin. These charming mysteries will have you scratching your head to work out who the murderer is.

Meet Jenny Starling: travelling cook and reluctant amateur detective.

THIS IS A BRAND NEW, NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED FAITH MARTIN BOOK.

Jenny Starling is working at The Spindlewood Inn for the weekend. It’s hosting a Regency Extravaganza, involving historical costume, amateur dramatics and food.

Leading actress of the amateur dramatic society and reputed man-eater Rachel Norman portrays a doomed noblewoman. But when she turns up actually drowned in the pond, there’s suddenly a murder to investigate.

There’s been plenty of trouble at the idyllic country inn. The performers weren’t a happy troupe, and Jenny discovers a simmering romantic tension.

Who wanted Rachel dead and why? Jenny Starling is going to need all her wits to crack this complex case.

This is the seventh in a series of enjoyable murder mysteries with a great cast of characters and baffling crimes which will keep you in suspense to the final page.

Perfect for fans of classic whodunits by authors like Agatha Christie, LJ Ross, TE Kinsey, and J.R. Ellis.

What readers are saying about THE COUNTRY INN MYSTERY

“Lots of twists to keep you reading until the end.” Judy

“Highly recommended!” Anna Maria

“For those who haven't read the earlier books, wherever Jenny goes, murder is sure to be on the menu!” Renee

JENNY STARLING
In her late twenties, Jenny Starling is an impressive woman. Physically, she stands at 6ft 1inch, and has shoulder-length black hair and blue eyes. Curvaceous and sexy, she’s a modern single woman, living the lifestyle that suits her – that of a travelling cook. Her famous (and now very rich) father, is a ‘celebrity’ cook, divorced from Jenny’s mother. Jenny drives a disreputable cherry-red van, and is happy travelling the country catering events and cooking great food. She is on a one-woman crusade to bring back ‘real’ food. And definitely doesn’t like having to divert her attention from achieving the perfect Dundee cake or creating a new sauce recipe by having to solve a murder. She finds crime very distracting, especially when there is chocolate to temper or pike to poach. Nevertheless, she is very good at reading people, and with a quick and agile brain, becomes very good at unmasking killers. And her always-undaunted sense of humour goes a long way in keeping her sane when all around her people are dropping like flies.

THE AUTHOR
FAITH MARTIN is the best-selling author of the DETECTIVE HILLARY GREENE mysteries, which have sold over 1 million copies globally in just over a year.

JENNY STARLING MYSTERIES
Book 1: THE BIRTHDAY MYSTERY
Book 2: THE WINTER MYSTERY
Book 3: THE RIVERBOAT MYSTERY
Book 4: THE CASTLE MYSTERY
Book 5: THE OXFORD MYSTERY
Book 6: THE TEATIME MYSTERY
Book 7: THE COUNTRY INN MYSTERY

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Joffe Books (June 18, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1789311373
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1789311372
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.48 x 8 inches
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Faith Martin has been writing for over 30 years, and JOFFE BOOKS have reissued all of her popular, multi-million bestselling DI Hillary Greene novels in new updated editions, and are set to publish the new novels in this continuing series. Box sets are available. JOFFE have also reissued all her modern but classic-style whodunits featuring amateur sleuth/travelling cook Jenny Starling and vicar's wife Monica Noble.

HARPERCOLLINS HQ, have published her series of 1960's-set Ryder & Loveday novels and she is currently busy writing a new series for HQ, set in the 1920's, which feature locked-roomed mysteries, the first of which, MURDER BY CANDLELIGHT is now available.

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Veronica
5.0 out of 5 stars Something's cooking at the Spindlewood Inn...
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2019
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Traveling cook Jenny Starling fills in for her friend and fellow chef at the Spindlewood Inn featured in Author Faith Martin's latest whodunit, The Country Inn Mystery. It's the inn's 'Regency Extravaganza' weekend--filled with actors, fans and fabulous food! As the guests arrive, Chef Jenny soon realizes that the peaceful country-side setting is brimming with scandalous undertones.

Local drama and historical group, The Caulcott Deeping Players, are at the inn to perform a re-enactment of a scandalous nobility affair from years ago that ends in despair and death. Lead actress Rachel Norman is a thespian on a mission to land her break-out role, leaving a trail of broken hearts (and pocket-books). Will a jilted lover bring her down? Or is there something more sinister being planned for this wannabe actress diva?

Colorful characters, a charming setting, and menus filled with delectable treats make this a great summertime whodunit read to sit back and enjoy. This reader is very happy--there are more stories and adventures to be read featuring the delightful Ms. Starling. I can't wait to see what she's up to next!
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Beth I-L
4.0 out of 5 stars Another good mystery read
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
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This most recent book in the series has Jenny cooking at a country inn during a Regency Weekend event featuring a group of actors. When one of them ends up dead it is once again up to Jenny and her keen powers of observation to help figure out whodunit.

The first part of the book establishes pretty well who the victim is going to be. And the how, which is tricky, was pretty obvious to me. But the who and the why weren’t as obvious. The author does a nice job of setting out red herrings and there were odd details dropped at various points that I knew would be important but couldn’t figure out how.

It’s an entertaining mystery read, especially for those of us that like to be armchair sleuths! I hope there is more to come in this series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars love Jenny the traveling cooks adventure
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
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This series is great read and how she see all the clues and then helps the police without wanting any of the glory makes it so fun
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Hillary Talley
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice predictable mysteries
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2019
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After reading all the books in both this series and the Hillary Greene series, I’ve made some observations. While I did enjoy all of the books, there were some things that bothered me. The author tends to repeat herself so often that I found myself skipping through paragraphs in each book. There are dozens of other ways to describe someone’s figure without using the exact same terms- Junoesque, for Jenny Starling. In almost every single book in both series’, someone ends up talking about granny sucking eggs at least once but usually more. These are just a couple examples of what I mean, it does grow tedious from book to book. In the Jenny Starling series, the author follows a predictable pattern in each book. Jenny is reluctantly pulled into the investigation and halfway through, experiences a nagging feeling that she’s forgotten something. I understand that certain things that were repeated are meant that way, such as Jenny exasperating police when she finally tells them who the murderer is but it is a bit too predictable for my taste. These books are a nice light read and I will continue to enjoy more from this author....although I do wish she didn’t repeat herself quite so often.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I'd like to try the breakfast!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2021
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This was another great mystery by Faith Martin. The characters are always so good. The mystery is too. Ms. Martin is just really spectacular at writing a really good book.
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Lynn Sammis
5.0 out of 5 stars Traveling Cook
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2023
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This series is a quick read with an interesting heroine. Be aware, these stories will make you hungry for really good food. I think I'll go make some pudding.
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WaWoman
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Murder Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
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First mystery I've read focusing on food and all the people involved in a murder scene, but it was so interesting. I've never read any of the other books in the series, but it didn't seem to matter. Jenny was level-headed, observant, competent. The police treated her with respect and were open to her thoughts. Surprise ending for sure.
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Bonnie Ley
4.0 out of 5 stars Cozy Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021
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The Country Inn Mystery was a slow, cozy read. The characters were well developed and the plot had an interesting twist at the end. I would recommend this book to a middle school or a high school reader who is striving for a better vocabulary.
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Chris A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good Book
Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2022
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This was a fascinating book to read. It had lots of twists and turns and also was a great. It was hard to put down. I highly recommend this book and it's whole series.
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JHT
5.0 out of 5 stars Jenny Starling does it again!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2023
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Good author Faith Martin does it again. Keeps you guessing to the end.
Good story of whodunit.
I’ve read the Jenny Starling books & enjoyed them all & how she frustrates the professionals by working out the answer before they do. 😊
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5.0 out of 5 stars Acting is not all it seems
Reviewed in Germany on June 12, 2021
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I love the way Jenny describes and cares about the cooking, love the descriptions of the surrounding. In the midst of this a murder takes place. Really has a lovely flow plenty of hidden twists.
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Yseult
5.0 out of 5 stars Un mystère bien tenu
Reviewed in France on October 28, 2019
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Plutôt bien ficelé même si le meurtre m'a semblé un peu tiré par les cheveux , le personnage principal est attachant et plein d'humour et surtout voilà un excellent moyen de garder voire d'enrichir mon vocabulaire dans la langue de shakespeare!
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5.0 out of 5 stars ME gusta cómo está escrito y es fácil de seguir y entender en inglés
Reviewed in Spain on October 5, 2019
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Si te gusta el misterio, este es tu libro. Te atraerá la personalidad del personaje principal.
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