Murder at Gulls Nest

A Novel

De: Jess Kidd

Narrado por: Siobhan McSweeney

From Jess Kidd, the bestselling author of Things in Jars who “is so good it isn’t fair” (Erika Swyler, nationally bestselling author), the first in a cozy mystery series about a former nun who searches for answers in a small seaside town after her pen pal mysteriously disappears.

I believe every one of us at Gulls Nest is concealing some kind of secret.

1954: When her former novice’s dependable letters stop, Nora Breen asks to be released from her vows. Haunted by a line in Frieda’s letter, Nora arrives at Gulls Nest, a charming hotel in Gore-on-Sea in Kent.

A seaside town, a place of fresh air and relaxed constraints, is the perfect place for a new start. Nora hides her identity and pries into the lives of her fellow guests. But when a series of bizarre murders rattles the occupants of Gulls Nest it’s time to ask if a dark past can ever really be left behind.©2025 Jess Kidd (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio

Sutle Humor Throughout

I really enjoyed this listen. Although I quickly surmised the "twist" ending, I was so enthralled by the characters that I didn't much care how it ended. I would have followed them anywhere. I have hope for more to come from this author!

Great characters Great Story

I hope this is just the first of many adventures of Breen and Rideout! Well written Wonderful performance

Fantastic murder mystery

A delightful listen to a story that is well written. Captivating story telling with good character development.

I love everything that Jess writes!

The immersive way in which the author parses out each character, their past, their peculiarities. The narrator was terrific. You won’t be disappointed. I couldn’t put this down.

Loved it

Wonderful main character, a former nun. All the characters were so well developed. Super intriguing period piece mystery. I enjoyed it very much!

BEST COZY MYSTERY

Wow, this is a perfect book. It’s well written with twists and turns and with wonderful character development. Can’t recommend it highly enough! Funny, intriguing, well paced- wonderful book.

Compelling mystery & wonderful narration

Somewhat a cozy mystery. Interesting characters well played by Siobhan McSweeney. Hoping this is the beginning of a series for Ms. Kidd & Ms. McSweeney. Ms. McSweeney played my favorite nun & now my favorite former nun.

Nora’s Trip

Liked how Nora “re-entered “ the secular life - she was charming in all respects and very very clever.

More than I anticipated

I was pleasantly surprised and did not want to put it down. It ended up different than I would have guessed

Ending

Plot moved very slowly at first but picked up along the way and the ending was great