Books of the Month March 2025

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Sail away with Orlando Murrin's latest murder mystery on board a luxury cruise, a stranger threatens to swindle a family fortune in Jessica Bull's A Fortune Most Fateful, and an overheard conversation sets a neighbours mind racing in the latest book from Claire Douglas. Meanwhile a sleepy Dorset village becomes a grisly murder scene and a killer is on the loose in Chris Chibnall's Death at the White Hart. For romance fans, love is in the air with Recipe for Love by Amelia Berry, and if you are fighting the ageing process - take a look at the Definitive Guid to Active Ageing!

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Murder Below Deck by Orlando Murrin
Worse things happen at sea. Paul Delamare has been roped into accompanying his old friend on a luxury cruise aboard the magnificent superyacht Maldemer. It’s all plain sailing until his friend’s priceless necklace is stolen, and everyone falls under suspicion. As Paul races to catch the thief, the ship begins to drift off-course, veering into the storm-lashed mid-Atlantic. Then one of the passengers is found dead in mysterious circumstances, in a pool of coffee and surrounded by cake crumbs. It’s all hands on deck to catch the killer, but Paul soon discovers guests and crew are harbouring deadly secrets. And if he can’t get to the bottom of the mystery soon, he’ll be sleeping with the fishes. Published by Bantam 6^th March 2025. £16.99. Pre Order Here

A Fortune Most Fateful by Jessica Bull
Welcome to Kent, 1797. Jane Austen is set to spend the summer with her estranged brother, Neddy. As heir to wealthy widow Mrs Knight’s fortune, it is imperative that Neddy stays in his benefactor’s good graces. But upon arrival at Godmersham Park, Jane realises Neddy is in dire need of her help. For a mysterious young woman currently resides with Mrs Knight – a stranger who threatens to swindle the inheritance for herself. Jane must uncover who this imposter is, to protect the fortunes – and fate – of her entire family. But when her investigation takes a dark and dangerous turn, can she solve the mystery – and save herself? Published by Michael Joseph 27^th March 2025. £16.99. Pre Order Here

The New Neighbours by Claire Douglas
Do you trust the couple next door? When Lena overhears a conversation between her next-door-neighbours she thinks she must have misheard. After all, the Morgans are a kind, retired couple who have moved to a suburban street in Bristol where nothing ever happens. But it sounded like they were planning a crime. Her family and friends tell her that she’s made a mistake. Yet Lena can’t stop thinking about it. Because what if they are about to do something terrible? What if she can prevent it? And what if, in doing so, it might help ease her conscience about her own dark past. Published by Penguin 13th March 2025. £16.99. Pre Order Here

Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall
When Detective Nicola Bridge moves back to Dorset from the big city, the last thing she expects is for the picturesque village of Fleetcombe to become a grisly crime scene. Jim Tiernan, pub landlord, is dead, the body staged with macabre relish on an isolated country road. Nicola soon realises everyone in the village has something to hide. The hairdresser. The delivery driver. The farmer. And even the little girl, hidden at the top of the playground slide. Whispers. Rumours. Lies. And somewhere among them, a killer hiding in plain sight. Because sometimes the smallest villages hide the darkest secrets... Published by Michael Joseph 27^th March 2025. £16.99. Pre Order Here

A Recipe for Love by Amelia Berry
Cinderella meets Bake-Off in this contemporary rags-to-riches romcom. From the moment they meet, Bella and Adam know this is no ordinary holiday romance. This is the real deal. But when they find out Adam’s father has died and he has inherited the penniless Lowbridge Loch estate, their lives are changed in an instant. Bella suddenly finds herself dealing with crumbling castles, battling baronesses and a tiny community of eccentric characters. Rising to the challenge, Bella has an idea to save Lowbridge Loch. She will create The Highland Cookery School. But will her plans sink like a souffle when her skills are put to the test? And can Bella and Adam’s love survive the of pressure saving the estate? Published by Hera Books 13th March 2025. £8.99. Pre Order Here

Strong: The Definitive Guide to Active Ageing, by Jacqueline Hooton.
Step into a vibrant, healthier future with Strong. Think it’s too late to get fit and strong? Think again. This definitive guide to active ageing, by personal trainer and pro-age champion Jacqueline Hooton, aka @hergardengym, will equip you to do just that. Featuring over 100 step-by-step exercises, this book brings together more than two decades of expertise and advice from Jacqueline’s career as a PT and incorporates the latest research on how to age better. With easy-to-follow, 12-week progressive programmes for all abilities, from absolute beginners to experienced exercisers, Jacqueline shows that while we can’t stop growing older, we can influence how we grow older. Published by Harpercollins 13th March 2025. £16.99. Pre Order Here

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