A Warm, Witty, and Twisty New Mystery from Ardal O'Hanlon

Dive into the charming, yet deadly, world of Abbeyford, Ireland, with the first installment of the "A Blooming Murder Mystery" series by beloved Irish actor, writer, and comedian Ardal O'Hanlon. Perfect for fans of cosy crime, this novel blends delicate storytelling with sharp wit as a local gardening competition turns deadly.

Key Features/Benefits

• The debut novel in the "A Blooming Murder Mystery" series.
• Features a compelling mystery set against the backdrop of a fiercely competitive Tidy Towns contest.
• Written by acclaimed Irish talent Ardal O'Hanlon.
• Praised for its witty, intriguing, and unputdownable narrative structure.

Specifications

• Author: Ardal O'Hanlon
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 480 pages
• Publication Date: May 7, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1398539570
• ISBN-13: 978-1398539570
• Dimensions: 153 x 33 x 234mm
• Weight: 630 g

Synopsis

When celebrity gardener Finn O’Leary returns home to Abbeyford to look after his aging mother, he soon finds himself entangled with the local Tidy Towns committee. The stakes are high, as the town is determined to win the national competition. However, civic pride quickly takes a backseat to survival when an alto-baritone singer drops dead mid-performance during his mother’s choir practice. With murder now blooming in Abbeyford, Finn, his mother, her carer Happiness, and friend Aoife must uncover the killer before more lives are lost.

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