Murder at Raven's Edge: An English Village Mystery, Book 1

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars | 144 ratings

Price: 23.88

Last update: 09-10-2024


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When Milla Graham returns to her childhood home of Raven's Edge after eighteen long years away, she finds the perfect English village looks much the same–all rose-covered cottages, nosy neighbors, and chintzy teashops full of scones and gossip.

But her nostalgic visit takes a dark turn when the body of a local woman is discovered in an abandoned manor house on the edge of the forest. The murder scene is chillingly close to that of Milla’s own mother, whose death was never solved. As she begins to investigate the connection, Milla realizes this adorable village is guarding some dark secrets.

Handsome, grumpy local policeman Ben Taylor doesn't believe in coincidences, and he doesn’t think mysterious newcomer Milla Graham is as innocent as she seems. Why is she really here in Raven’s Edge, and how come she keeps turning up at his crime scenes, causing trouble? Can he solve this murder case without losing himself–or his heart–to the rather distracting Miss Graham?

When another body is found, everyone becomes a suspect–from the barmaid at the local pub to Milla Graham herself. It seems that in Raven's Edge, not everybody is as friendly, or as innocent, as they first seem.

This picture-perfect English village is full of rumor, romance...and murder! A gripping, funny, absolutely binge-worthy murder mystery, which is perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Fiona Leitch and M.C. Beaton.


Top reviews from the United States

Sally Traver
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Put it Down!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
Excellent book! Lots of twists and turns. Characters were so developed! Can't wait to read the next one in this series. Read it right thru! Love reading books centering in an English Village.
Elizabeth McFarland
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
What an excellent and very cleverly written mystery! It was, in all actuality, a mystery within a mystery. With the constant question throughout, is this Milla Graham really the true Milla Graham? Is this truly the same person as the little girl who supposedly died in a house fire, or is this an imposter? Detective Ben Taylor is tasked with sorting this all out and solving a murder.

There is so much going on with this mystery and plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing until the end. This was very enjoyable and a fantastic start to a new series!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Danielle C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Hooks you in
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
18 year old murder, family secrets, possible identity fraud, all in a fairy tale like small town.

I really enjoyed this one. I liked the plot and all the twists and turns. It kept you engaged and turning the pages to get to the end. Definitely will read book 2 of this series.

5 stars
Craig L D.
4.0 out of 5 stars A great who-dunit and who did they do it to
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
Ben Taylor is driving home at night in a pouring rain when he almost hits a young woman, Milla Graham, walking down the center of the road. With the road ultimately blocked by the storm both ahead of them and behind them Ben reluctantly lets her sleep on the couch in his cottage. In the morning she is gone and Ben is called to a murder in an abandoned manor where the victim is initially identified as Milla, but it is not her. Milla has returned to Raven’s Edge to find the answer to who murdered her mother eighteen years earlier. As Ben investigates the current murder and Milla delves into her mother’s death it increasingly becomes apparent the two are related and that Milla is likely to be either the current murderer or the next victim.
This was a quick read, the action moves along at a good pace, the characters are interesting and, while the murderer was who I expected it to be fairly early on the whole scenario is well plotted. I look forward to the second book in this series to see where all our characters go next. Recommended
phrynne
5.0 out of 5 stars A really enjoyable mystery which I thought was a cut above the average
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
A really enjoyable mystery which I thought was a cut above the average, although I must admit I was totally confused most of the time! Who was Milla really and who actually set the fire in the first place?

The plot was fast paced and I found Ben to be a very sympathetic character. Milla was obviously a liar and a thief but was still very charming and an excellent main character. I was wishing the whole way through that the two of them could hook up and make a second book. I was delighted to discover that such a book exists and I am off to find it right now. Five stars.
Norma Den ????????
3.0 out of 5 stars Tried but couldn’t relate
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
I tried to like this book, I did try, but couldn’t relate to any of the characters, found the whole story very confusing and convoluted. Who did what to who, and who is who? I am a lover of cozy Murder mysteries but this was one step too far for me. Sorry but I did try to like it.
McDeeV
5.0 out of 5 stars Cozy British village?
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
Murder at Raven’s Edge has an intriguing start with the two leads meeting in a rainstorm. Ben and Milla are not off to a good start as he rescues her and she “borrows “ money from him. The next day a body is found in the same manner and place as a previous murder 18 years before.
The author has written a very interesting story and I wanted to know what happened. The story flowed very well even though it switched between the past and the present.
This is the first book in the English Village Mystery Book. I look forward to reading more.
Carol Ann Harris
4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Mystery In A New Series!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
Murder at Raven's Edge
by Louise Marley
Pub Date: May 07 2024

Murder at Raven"s Edge is the first book in An English Village Mystery series. It is a mystery within a mystery. The plots are complicated with many tangled twists and turns which moved at a good pace with a lot of well done red herrings!

I enjoyed this book and highly recommend the second book, Murder at Ravenswood House.

Synopsis: When Milla Graham returns to her childhood home of Raven's Edge after eighteen long years away, she finds the perfect English village looks much the same – all rose-covered cottages, nosy neighbours, and chintzy teashops full of scones and gossip. But her nostalgic visit takes a dark turn when the body of a local woman is discovered in an abandoned manor house on the edge of the forest. The murder scene is chillingly close to that of Milla’s own mother, whose death was never solved. As she begins to investigate the connection, Milla realizes this adorable village is guarding some dark secrets.

Many thanks to #MurderatRavensEdge #NetGalley and #StormPublishing for an E-ARC of this book.

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