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Fresh Linen Fraud: A cozy murder mystery packed with twists (Claire's Candles Cozy Mystery Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Agatha Frost (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 1,670 ratings
A FUN BRITISH VILLAGE COZY MYSTERY PACKED WITH TWISTS AND TURNS! "I felt like I stepped into the quaint village with friends!" - Amazon Reviewer YOU CAN'T CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY... Because if Claire Harris had a choice, her maternal grandmother – not-so-affectionately known as Mean Moreen – certainly wouldn’t have made the cut. Nor would she have received an invitation to the party celebrating Claire’s mum Janet’s forty years of service at the Northash Post Office. However, after a disturbing conversation with her boss, Eryk Kowalski, Janet calls off the party at the last minute, leaving Claire (and half the village) wondering what’s happened. When Eryk is killed in a supposedly random burglary the next morning, gossiping tongues begin to wag all over town. As Claire hunts for the truth that will absolve her mother of any wrongdoing, she discovers that while her family might have its moments – and its Mean Moreens – they’re positively angelic compared to some of Northash’s other residents. "Agatha Frost has given us the story we have all been waiting for!"- Amazon Reviewer THE DETECTIVE Claire Harris, daughter of a retired detective inspector, runs her dream candle shop in a quaint British village. Surrounded by gossiping villagers, tight-knit friends, and loyal family, Claire, in her mid-thirties, can't help sleuthing when strange things happen on her doorstep... Book 5 in the Claire's Candles Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed better as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery with a candle-loving British amateur female sleuth, in a small village setting with quirky characters. Written in British English. No cliffhanger, swearing, gore or graphic scenes! Contains mild peril. Other books in the series: 1. Vanilla Bean Vengeance 2. Black Cherry Betrayal 3. Coconut Milk Casualty 4. Rose Petal Revenge 5. Fresh Linen Fraud 6. Toffee Apple Torment
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    Claire's Candles Cozy Mystery
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08P67DHNL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pink Tree Publishing LTD; 1st edition (March 30, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
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Agatha lives in the North West English county of Lancashire with her two cuddly beagles and one cat.

When Agatha isn’t writing, she loves reading head-scratching mysteries and thrillers, coffee, baking, and exploring her local countryside on long dog walks.

From a young age, Agatha devoured the great British murder mystery books and television shows, ample inspiration for her Peridale Café and Claire’s Candles series. She loves writing about family women who juggle their ordinary village lives with the challenges of amateur sleuthing.

Add in some good food, close friends and family, cute pets, and plenty of twists and turns, and you have a classic Agatha Frost mystery.

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Customers love this cozy mystery series, noting that each book is better than the last and features plenty of twists and turns. Moreover, the character development receives positive feedback, with each book revealing growth in the characters. Additionally, customers appreciate the humor and charm in the writing, and one customer particularly enjoys the evolving relationship between Claire and Ryan. They also value the book's focus on fraud prevention.

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36 customers mention "Readability"36 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and entertaining, noting that each installment in the series improves upon the last.

"I really love every book that comes from Agatha Frost. Great writing, easy to follow storyline, wonderful characters. Everything is just great!" Read more

"I am really enjoying this series. This one got a little dark but was very interesting. Can't wait to see where it goes." Read more

"...While it's very good as a standalone, it's superb as another in the series. Kudos, Agatha! You've excelled yet again." Read more

"...Her new series “Claire’s Candles” is becoming another favorite series. The newest book in the “Claire Candles” series is the best book in it so far...." Read more

35 customers mention "Mystery depth"35 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery depth of the book, praising its unique plots and plenty of twists and turns.

"...Great writing, easy to follow storyline, wonderful characters. Everything is just great!" Read more

"The characters are wonderful and quirky. The plot is twisty and intense. The world building is great. I'm looking forward to reading the next book." Read more

"...The minor characters are... eccentric or quirky. The mysteries are intriguing. All in all, quite enjoyable...." Read more

"...satisfied - the murder investigation was well-plotted and intriguing until its conclusion, AND the characters and the relationships between them..." Read more

20 customers mention "Character development"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that each book reveals growth in the characters, and one customer mentions that the main characters feel like friends.

"...Great writing, easy to follow storyline, wonderful characters. Everything is just great!" Read more

"The characters are wonderful and quirky. The plot is twisty and intense. The world building is great. I'm looking forward to reading the next book." Read more

"...And I'm glad I did. The main characters are charming (though fairly imperfect, much like most human beings, were they honest with themselves)...." Read more

"...books are the perfect ones to choose - the plots are unique, the characters grow, and there are even "end of series 1" resolutions to some of the..." Read more

12 customers mention "Enjoyment"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a fun and intriguing read with engaging twists and turns, and one customer notes that the murder investigation was well-plotted.

"...The mysteries are intriguing. All in all, quite enjoyable. My favorite character is Damon because he is such a geek for Doctor Who...." Read more

"...Candles series, and am both thoroughly satisfied - the murder investigation was well-plotted and intriguing until its conclusion, AND the characters..." Read more

"...Janet finally is able to be herself! Oh and solving the crime was fun too!!" Read more

"...I still enjoyed the twists and turns in this installment of Claire's Candles...." Read more

9 customers mention "Family support"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the relationships between friends and family in the book, with one customer particularly enjoying the evolving friendship between Claire and Ryan, while another notes the development of Claire's grandmother Maureen.

"It was wonderful to renew my acquaintance with Claire, her family, and her friends, just as it was to visit her village again...." Read more

"Really enjoying Claire's adventures. I really wish I could smell her candles - they sound truely amazing. I will continue reading this series." Read more

"...I love the relationships between friends & family, I think they are real, instead of the "Hollywood" make you feel good smoke the blow in your ear!..." Read more

"I love these books set in a quiet English town. They are filled with friendship, family love and family hate, greed, insecurity, murder, etc, did I..." Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor and wit, with one customer noting it's written without bad language.

"I really love every book that comes from Agatha Frost. Great writing, easy to follow storyline, wonderful characters. Everything is just great!" Read more

"I love this series. I love the wordage….snagging. Great characters, plot and setting...." Read more

"...Greta's insults to Mean Moreen had me fist pumping the air and laughing really hard...." Read more

"Love the book. The characters are great and the writing is good. Anothe great cozy mystery. Looking forward to the next book in this series...." Read more

3 customers mention "Fraud prevention"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's focus on fraud prevention.

"...Murder, burglary, fraud, mysterious men in “black cars” and deadly secrets, this book doesn’t disappoint and I can’t wait for book 6!" Read more

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  • Melissa R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better every time
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
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    I really love every book that comes from Agatha Frost. Great writing, easy to follow storyline, wonderful characters. Everything is just great!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A fine addition to the series.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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    The characters are wonderful and quirky. The plot is twisty and intense. The world building is great. I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
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  • Erin A Dougherty
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024
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    I am really enjoying this series. This one got a little dark but was very interesting. Can't wait to see where it goes.
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  • JCurl
    5.0 out of 5 stars No Fraud Here
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
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    I had read the first 32 volumes of the Peridale Cafe series from the same author before I ventured onto Claire's Candles. I was frankly scared to try it, the sample chapters not piquing my curiosity to a great extent. But after I finish all the Peridale Cafe books available at the time, there were quite a few more Claire's Candles books available. Figuring the worst that could happen is spending time reading but not enjoying it, I lit the wick on the series.

    And I'm glad I did. The main characters are charming (though fairly imperfect, much like most human beings, were they honest with themselves). The minor characters are... eccentric or quirky. The mysteries are intriguing. All in all, quite enjoyable. My favorite character is Damon because he is such a geek for Doctor Who. I'm not at his level, but I have enjoyed the New Who (2005+) fairly well. [FTR, Tom Baker is still my doctor]

    And then I get to this Book 5, Fresh Linen Fraud. The characters really shine here. Greater depth, characters who, while not caricatures, are stuck where they are for various reasons and suddenly are able to advance (all organic from the plot, not grafted on haphazardly).

    Yes, I enjoyed this entry in the series the most so far and, as does the author, I recommend starting from Book 1. While the mystery itself is self-contained, the character development should be read in series order. Sounds like a commitment or something, but think of it as "I get to" rather than "I have to". I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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  • MEF
    5.0 out of 5 stars Seriously, why is this not already a TV show on BBC, ITV, or Acorn?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022
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    I've just finished Book 5 of the Claire's Candles series, and am both thoroughly satisfied - the murder investigation was well-plotted and intriguing until its conclusion, AND the characters and the relationships between them just grow more lifelike and fleshed out with each book - and bummed because this is the last one of the series currently available; I'm already feeling that I'll be in withdrawal soon, craving another Claire fix that won't be satisfied until Agatha Frost writes some more books.

    And I've mentioned it in another review, but I truly believe this series would make a wonderful - and popular - cozy mystery show if only BBC, ITV, or Acorn picks it up (hint, hint!!). Given how UK show series have limited numbers of episodes, these first five books are the perfect ones to choose - the plots are unique, the characters grow, and there are even "end of series 1" resolutions to some of the plot through-lines (no annoying cliffhangers here, yay!) while still providing space and possibilities for subsequent "series" ("seasons" for Americans) to take the stories even further. Hope some showrunner and/or producer can hear about this series soon!

    And in the meantime, I can wholeheartedly recommend this series to all - even folks who think they may not be interested in cozy mysteries. With everything going on in the world at present that's upsetting and increasing our stress and anxiety, it's lovely to have a place to escape to that is still recognizably real.

    Thanks, Agatha Frost, for helping make the last few weeks so thoroughly enjoyable for me. May you write many, many more books about Claire and the rest of the gang - I know I can't wait!
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  • A Henri
    5.0 out of 5 stars Murder, Romance, and Grandmother
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021
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    It was wonderful to renew my acquaintance with Claire, her family, and her friends, just as it was to visit her village again.I love that we discover the reason. For Claire's mother's sharp tone, critical thought patterns, and obsessive behaviors and even more, that she found her voice to declare her desire to change. And this was only an almost unrelated tangent to the murder and mayhem which were sudden and puzzling. Romance, well, charming and delightful. Saying more would perhaps be spoilers. If you've enjoyed previous Claire's Candles mysteries, you'll love this one. While it's very good as a standalone, it's superb as another in the series. Kudos, Agatha! You've excelled yet again.
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  • Edith Pollock Kerr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this new book!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021
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    Agatha Frost’s “Peridale Cafe” cozy mystery series is my favorite series. Her new series “Claire’s Candles” is becoming another favorite series. The newest book in the “Claire Candles” series is the best book in it so far. I love the character development between not only Claire and Ryan, but also of Claire’s mother, Janet. This book shows a different side of Janet and I feel she, not Claire, was the “star” of the book. The plot of this book had many very interesting twists and turns. I kept guessing who the culprit was and was proved wrong at every twist and turn. I look forward to reading the next book in this series and learning more about the characters. I definitely recommend this series!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Throwing a Light on it
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021
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    Murder managed. Fraud found out. Parents pacified. A canal conquered. Idiots identified. Polish people pursued. Shotguns stifled. And an unsurprising surprise party.
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  • Anny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in Australia on April 9, 2021
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    At first I wasn’t sure, it’s similar formula to Peridale books which I Love.. but as I read onwards the relationships with her Mum and Dad, friends really make the story shine. Looking forward to many more 🤞🏻
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  • T. Black
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading
    Reviewed in Germany on May 9, 2021
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    I was hooked onto the series from the first moment, but I think this is the best book so far! Very enjoyable reading.
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  • Karen Kenyon
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2021
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    This is the fifth book in the series and it is by far, my favourite so far.
    Full stop-I could not put it down!
    Claire is a protagonist that really captures my attention and her contemporary life is written realistically.
    This latest offering showed me a side of Claire’s mother Janet, which surprised me, but I loved.
    The village and its inhabitants are engaging and I cannot wait to read more about them.
    As always, Agatha Frost has delivered a top notch whodunit that kept me guessing until the very end.
    I look forward to reading the next in the series.
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  • IBart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Janet cleans up her act!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2021
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    I think this is Claire's best yet! I like the development in her relationship with her mother and I loved Moreen and that she got her come-uppance, dreadful woman! Being a PE teacher myself, I have many like her!!!! The investigation was good, excellent characters who always seem like real people that one might meet on a walk in the park! Pleased for Claire and Ryan I hope this lasts! Good story, I enjoyed reading this one, very much.
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  • twebster
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh Linen is Fresh and exciting!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2021
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    I was very excited reading the preview chapter at the end of the latest installment of the Peridale Cafe series (I throughly recommend that too!) and it did not disappoint. It was exciting and thrilling, and kept you guessing all the way through! Claire is a girl after my own heart, she loves a pint with her friends and loves her family dearly. Seeing her come into her own and become more confident in herself has been a real treat which has seemed to influence her family as they seem to find their best selves.
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