The Importance of Being Murdered
A BRAND NEW cozy mystery from bestseller Debbie Young for 2026
by Debbie Young
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Pub Date 26 Mar 2026 | Archive Date 26 Mar 2026
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Description
ONE VILLAGE. TEN SUSPECTS. ONE DEADLY PERFORMANCE.
The curtain is about to rise on the Bunbury Players' latest production, Oscar Wilde's classic comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest.
But moments before the show starts, the leading man, retired star of stage and screen Bertram Manchester, is found dead in his dressing room.
As rumours spread throughout the Cotswold village community, Detective Constable Windermere seizes her chance to catch a killer and secure the promotion she craves.
The trouble is, every member of the cast has something to hide.
Will her front-row seat to murder enable DC Windermere to uncover the truth ... or will she be the next person taking their last bow?
Praise for Debbie Young:
'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde
'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T.A. Williams
'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter
‘A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I would have given this a 6 if I could have!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An excellent book!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won’t be the last.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781835185759 |
| PRICE | £1.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 258 |