The Trust

Written by M.H. Eccleston

Narrated by Ruth Redman

Ever so wholesome.
Ever so deadly...
When a local man is found murdered in an English Trust stately home, the community is shaken to its core.
None more so than newcomer Astrid Swift, who finds the body. When she moved from London to the sleepy Dorset village and got a job at the house as an art restorer, she thought she was heading for a quieter life.
Far from it. Because it turns out that rather than being the genteel organisation it seems on the surface, the Trust is a hotbed of politics and intrigue. As Astrid's new friend Kath from the village says: 'It's like the mafia, but with scones.'
As the suspicious deaths mount up and the threat draws closer, Astrid must use every gadget in her restorer's toolkit to solve the mystery, save her reputation – and maybe even her life.
Thrilling, funny and addictive, The Trust is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood and Clare Chase.

• Language: English
• Publisher: W. F. Howes Ltd
• Release date: Apr 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9781004089161

M.H. Eccleston

M.H. Eccleston has had a fairly meandering career – starting out as a radio presenter for the BBC, then staying at the Beeb as a journalist and producer for six years. After that, it's a bit of a blur – he spent a couple of decades, at least, freelancing as a foreign correspondent, TV presenter, sketch writer, voice-over artist and film critic. For the last few years, he's been a full-time screenwriter and now novelist. He lives in Ealing with his family, which is ruled by a mischievous Frenchie called George.

Reviews for The Trust

[Gloriana · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A mystery about art? Yes please. A very enjoyable cozy mystery.

[Mary Knight · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Superb narration and great storyline. Vivid descriptions and memorable characters make this a must read for mystery enthusiasts!

[Sara Bramble Lingerman · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A bit like Agatha Raisin, and wonderfully fantastic!! Lots of crazy sleuthing and giggles. I hope there are many more books in the future!

[Maureen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good
I love the old mystery books, but find that the newer contemporary " cosy" mysteries can be very bland . Most of them have either a Good storyline but bad characters, or great characters and a meh plot, or just badly written.
This is one of the exceptions. Loved the story, love the characters, well written and brilliant narration to top it
Give it a go.