Murder at St Alfred’s
Murder at Mount Ephraim is the eleventh book in Julie Wassmer’s popular crime series – now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan
‘While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl’ Daily Mail
For almost two centuries, St Alfred’s Church in Whitstable, Kent, has held special significance in the lives of its parishioners – including for private detective, Pearl Nolan, owner of the Whitstable Pearl restaurant.
Pearl’s son, Charlie, was christened in the church and her oyster fisherman father, Tommy Nolan, is buried in the old churchyard. Now, St Alfred’s is about to play another part in Pearl’s life as the setting for her wedding to Canterbury police detective, DCI Mike McGuire.
But two fateful events are about to threaten this happy occasion – the discovery of a body on hallowed ground and the return of a ghost from Pearl’s own past…
ISBN: 978-0349000879
Publication date: 18 June 2026
Page count: —
Imprint: Constable
Reviews
Murder at Mount Ephraim
Pearl loves a good murder or does she love working with DCI Mike McGuire? Is she ready for all that marriage brings to her lifestyle? All these questions and more are answered in this superb read…
Murder at Mount Ephraim
It’s delightful to be transported to a real location and clearly the author is very familiar with the layout. There is a handy map as the novel opens and I suspect that – even though there is a fictional murder – the publicity around the setting will draw extra visitors to follow in Pearl’s footsteps.
I will certainly visit when I am down that way… As The Sun says, this is a mystery with “..all of the thrills without any of the gore..”
Murder at Mount Ephraim
An excellent read. I love this series, and again I was mystified to the end. Highly recommended
Murder at Mount Ephraim
With a well-crafted cast of characters, an immersive and engaging storyline and an enjoyable backdrop this is another entertaining addition to this long running series.
Murder at Mount Ephraim
An enjoyable mystery set in lovely Mount Ephraim. I enjoy a country house murder mystery and this did not disappoint. Pearl is invited to a wedding and the back stories of the staff and guests give Pearl another opportunity to use her instincts.
I look forward to the next book in the series