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Opening lines of The Milverton Mysteries

Do you prefer to ease into a new book with a relaxing opening line? Or something a bit more explosive?

Scroll down for the first four Milverton Mysteries’ opening lines and then a sneak peek at the fifth’s – which is subject to change, of course!

The Milverton Mysteries by G. B. Ralph book cover design overlaid with a magnifying glass with text reading "opening lines".

Murder on Milverton Square

Murder on Milverton Square by G. B. Ralph book cover design. Text reads: 'How long have we known each other, Addie?'

Poison at Penshaw Hall

Poison at Penshaw Hall by G. B. Ralph book cover design. Text reads: Addison had hoped the fresh air and brisk walk into town would be enough to clear his head, but no such luck.

Death in Douglas Glade

Death in Douglas Glade by G. B. Ralph book cover design. Text reads: Addison was determined not to slip, trip, or otherwise make a fool of himself in front of Sergeant Jake Murphy.

Fright on Stage Right

Fright on Stage Right by G. B. Ralph book cover design. Text reads: It was all for show. Nobody would be getting slaughtered tonight.

Killer on the Kelvin Explorer

Killer on the Kelvin Explorer by G. B. Ralph book cover design. Text reads: WORK IN PROGRESS. Addison would be quite content to be driven for the rest of his life, and if he thought he could get away with it, he would.

Keen to investigate for yourself?

A delightful cosy mystery series set in an enchanting small town nestled amongst stunning New Zealand scenery.

The Milverton Mysteries by G. B. Ralph. Book cover images and series blurb. A delightful cosy mystery series set in an enchanting small town nestled amongst stunning New Zealand scenery. Investigate The Milverton Mysteries for a chaotic cast of local busybodies, delicious baked treats, a demanding and disdainful ginger cat, a very slow-burn romance with a rather appealing policeman, and of course… murder!

Investigate The Milverton Mysteries for a chaotic cast of local busybodies, delicious baked treats, a demanding and disdainful ginger cat, a very slow-burn romance with a rather appealing policeman, and of course… murder!

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