Mary Blake Mystery An Invitation to Murder: A Feisty Female Detective Cozy Mystery, Book 1, (Paperback)

<p><strong>She used to solve murders on tv, now she does it for real</strong></p> <p>Once the star of a beloved TV crime drama, Mary Blake had it all - fame, fortune, and the adoration of millions. But turning fifty meant being replaced by a younger actress, and Mary believed her days in the spotlight were over.</p> <p>That is, until an old friend's murder mystery party propels her back into the public eye - as a prime suspect.</p> <p>Now, the former TV detective must become a real-life sleuth to clear her name. With her endearing, puppy-like brother and her unexpectedly resourceful assistant, Dot, Mary embarks on a quest to uncover the truth.<br> <br> <strong><em>An Invitation to Murder</em> is the first book of the Mary Blake Mysteries, a clever, character-driven cozy mystery, with a fantastic heroine and a charming supporting duo, Dot and Pea.</strong></p> <p>________________________________<br> <strong>Praise for the<em> Mary Blake Mysteries: </em></strong><br> <br> &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; Wonderful first book of a series. Looking forward to the next one.<br> &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; What a wonderful read, couldn't put the book down once I started. I felt so at home with the characters and totally enjoyed it.<br> &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; Five stars given as this was an enjoyable and uncomplicated cosy mystery which I could put down and pick up at any time.<br> &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; I really enjoyed reading this book, it was just like reading an Agatha Christie book but a bit more up to date.<br> &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; Treat yourself to this quaint very enjoyable book.<br> &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; A nicely written, easy to follow story. Interesting characters and plenty of drama.<br> &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; If you like the classic locked room style mysteries, then this is well worth a read.<br> &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; &amp;#9733; Enjoyed the setting with its crumbling walls, dust and draughts. Very realistic!!</p>

• Mary Blake Mystery An Invitation to Murder: A Feisty Female Detective Cozy Mystery, Book 1, (Paperback)
• Author: A G Barnett
• ISBN: 9781036713379
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-10-06
• Page Count: 204