• The Willow Marsh Murder

  • Detective Lavender Mysteries Series, Book 6
  • By: Karen Charlton
  • Narrated by: Michael Page
  • Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (182 ratings)

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By: Karen Charlton
Narrated by: Michael Page
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Cambridgeshire, September 1813: Detective Stephen Lavender and Constable Ned Woods are lured to an isolated estate in the deadly marshland surrounding Ely, to investigate a murder.

But nothing is as it seems at the mysterious Willow Marsh Manor. They soon realize they've come across this feuding family before - in the direst of circumstances. With no dead body and no sign of the woman who summoned them, Woods fears someone has planned a murderous revenge.

Meanwhile, Lavender dreads the disclosure of his greatest secret. A secret that, if revealed, will destroy both his career - and his relationship with Woods. Haunted by ghosts from the past, Lavender and Woods must tread a careful path through this watery and dangerous terrain in order to solve one of the most perplexing mysteries of their career.

©2019 Karen Charlton (P)2021 Tantor

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Always Anticipate Next Lavender and Ned novel

I began reading this series but have come to love the narrated audio versions better, as I can listen as I walk or commute and be entertained. Michael Page puts so much personality into each of the characters that it is a real joy to just lose yourself in each book. Best to listen to something else if you are driving in traffic!
Karen Charlton is a gifted and creative author and I wish her a wealth of plot scenarios for her next books in this series.

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Great listening! Well thought out series!

Detective Lavender and Constable Woods are terrific and wish there were many more adventure/mysteries to the series. Go Karen!!

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enjoy this series immencly

like, characters well writen and interestin, characterizations by the narrator, engaging story with twists and turns to keep you guessing,

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WILLOW MARSH MURDER

Excellent! I have devoured every one of Mrs. Charlton's books and enjoyed every one. She outdid herself with the mysterious twists in this one. I sincerely hope she doesn't desert this series for her new one. This is my favorite historical period. Inspector Lavender and Constable Woods cannot be abandoned!

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The. Best in the series

A good twisting plot that keeps you turning the page. The relationship between Lavender and Woods deepens and we are introduced to the rationale for the next book. I look forward to Lavender sorting out his wife Magdalena’s estate in Spain

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Complicated

Wowza. Fantastic with going from past to now and winding the stories together.

Love this team and so sad this is last one for awhile. Please write fast!

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I love this series

The characters are so well fleshed out, and I think the narrator does an excellent job of bringing them to life! i love their witty banter back and forth. This series is like a classic mystery from the Golden Age, but with somewhat updated characterizations and emotions (still typical of the time period),all wrapped up with great narration.

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Mystery Maven

Well written, excellently performed, however, the story is harrowing, (personal feeling). I did skip portions due to that aspect but overall another hit.

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Another winner

I have enjoyed this series the characters are well thought out. I hope the villain is gone this time 😊.

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excellent

These books get better as the series continues. Excellent job on narration, enjoyed listening to story more than reading it.

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