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But the more Alma and the local police try to fathom what happened, the more they begin to realise this is much more than just a death - there might be a German spy in Falmouth.   With the stakes higher than ever, Alma must grapple with her own extraordinary secret if she is going to have more than a ghost of a chance of solving the mystery.   Being able to talk with the dead is one thing; solving their murder is positively ghoulish...   👻🔎If you love murder mysteries with a hint of spookiness, then don't miss this unique and quirky paranormal read!👻🔎Readers LOVE A Ghost Hunter's Guide to Solving a Murder:'If you like historical fiction with a spooky vibe and a thoughtful mystery, this book is definitely worth a read' Reader review ★★★★★  'A well-plotted murder mystery wrapped up in an enthralling WW1 spy story' Fiona Leitch'A thoroughly enjoyable ripping yarn' TE Kinsey'A great story' Reader review  ★★★★★      'Cleverly entertaining' Greg Mosse","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55896413700469,"sku":"9781399749831","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781399749831_1bd54746-29d6-4120-84cf-2d97c7b1f2f0.jpg?v=1786020017"},{"product_id":"a-ghost-hunters-guide-to-catching-a-killer","title":"A Ghost Hunter's Guide to Catching a Killer","description":"\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the next instalment in the Alma Timperley Mystery Series, available to pre-order now!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders LOVE F.H. 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A Ghost Hunter's Guide to Untimely Death is available to pre-order now!A royal séance. A seaside murder. An eerily mysterious investigation... November 1915: It's shaping up to be a busy winter at the Timperley Spiritualist Hotel, where guests are offered the chance to contact the dead. When Alma Timplerley, proprietor of the hotel and talented clairvoyant, receives a highly confidential letter with the promise of Queen Mary's visit for a séance, everyone's aflutter.   But the merry atmosphere is soon disturbed when an unidentified body is found washed up on the Cornish shore. It's all hands on deck as Alma juggles working with the police to solve the investigation alongside preparing the hotel for the secret royal visit.    Can Alma solve the murder unscathed? Or will someone else meet their untimely demise?Praise for the Alma Timperley Mystery series:'If you like historical fiction with a spooky vibe and a thoughtful mystery, this book is definitely worth a read' Reader review ★★★★★'A well-plotted murder mystery wrapped up in an enthralling WW1 spy story' Fiona Leitch'A thoroughly enjoyable ripping yarn' TE Kinsey'A great story' Reader review ★★★★★'Cleverly entertaining' Greg Mosse","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57680240935285,"sku":"9781399749893","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781399749893.jpg?v=1792423530"},{"product_id":"alma-timperley-mystery-book-4","title":"Alma Timperley Mystery Book 4","description":null,"brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57680266264949,"sku":"9781399771436","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-fh-petford.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}