The Marble Statue Murder

COMING SOON

I'm delighted to share that The Marble Statue Murder, the second book in the Clare Bright Cozy Mystery Series will be released soon.

A forgotten statue. A hidden compartment. A deadly secret.

When a beautiful marble statue is unveiled at an exhibition in Otters Ridge Village Hall, it should be the highlight of the day.

Instead, an elderly guest discovers a hidden compartment inside the statue. Not long afterwards, Clare Bright finds her dead.

A mysterious tin has vanished from the statue, but a photograph left behind carries a cryptic message:

“Find the twin.”

But which twin? And what does the message mean?

Convinced the missing tin holds the key to the woman’s death, Clare begins asking questions. Old photographs, a grand country estate and family secrets stretching back decades draw her deeper into the mystery.

The answer lies somewhere in the past, but there are those who would rather the truth stayed buried.

As Clare follows the clues, she must unravel a secret hidden for more than twenty-five years and discover who was willing to kill to protect it.

What secret was worth killing to protect?

The Marble Statue Murder is a charming British cozy mystery filled with village intrigue, long-buried secrets and an amateur sleuth who can’t resist a puzzle.

Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, M. C. Beaton and Faith Martin.

Release date: September 2026

Thank you to everyone who has supported The Jewel Thief Murder. I can't wait to welcome you back to Otters Ridge.

Happy reading,

Elly Clark