I enjoyed the previous books in this series, and it was good to return to the same rural English village of Raven's Edge and meet some of the same, familiar, characters. As a series progresses, some of these familiar characters, you discover, have become not just acquaintances, but friends to enjoy meeting up with again.

No spoilers, but buried bones and buried secrets form the main part of this mystery plot that has to be unravelled by our police detectives as the investigation digs deeper. (Pun intended!)

The author takes her characters on an intriguing journey which should interest and entertain readers who like to get engrossed in a good murder mystery.

My only slight disappointment was that this was a mystery for the characters, not the reader, as the plot and outcome is made obvious quite early on - so a good story but my personal enjoyment for this genre is working out 'whodunit'.

There were a few red herrings, a couple which didn't seem to reach a conclusion, and maybe the plot was a tad far-fetched in places but so what? I was still engrossed and thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this charming (if somewhat murderous, LOL) English village.

This is the third in the series and it does stand alone, so if you haven't read the other two it doesn't matter - but I'd suggest starting at the begining in order to get to know the characters as they develop.

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Murder at Raven’s Hollow by Louise Marley is a delicious cosy mystery with Gothic undertones perfect for curling up with.

DS Harriet March and DI Ben Taylor are no strangers to gruesome surprises in their line of work. But even they find themselves perturbed by the morbid discovery of decades-old bones found behind the local florist’s greenhouse. As they begin to dig deep into the past of Raven’s Edge, they cannot shake off this feeling that something even more chilling is about to come their way. With enigmatic novelist Iris Evergreen coming to the village to take over Gothic monstrosity Raven’s Hollow, things get even spookier for Harriet when she makes a shocking discovery connecting the skeleton and her own family…

With a snowfall blanketing the village making life even more difficult for Harriet and Ben, their investigation is further derailed by another body found in a snowdrift outside Raven’s Hollow. The past and present have collided in the most menacing way possible. Can a killer with a dangerous vendetta be brought to justice? Or will a murderer with a determination to keep the past dead and buried go to desperate lengths to keep old sins hidden from sight?

Louise Marley certainly knows how to write an enjoyable mystery that keeps readers on the edge of their seat and with Murder at Raven’s Hollow, she has penned an unpredictable, chilling and exciting tale where the pages just turn themselves. So gripping that it’s an absolute struggle to put it down, Murder at Raven’s Hollow is a fantastic cosy mystery by Louise Marley perfect for Faith Martin and Joy Ellis fans.

This is the 3rd book in An English Village Mystery by Louise Marley. DS Harriet Match and DI Ben Taylor characters delve into the troubled past her mind racing with questions. As the past unfolds, creating a narrative that keeps us engaged from the beginning to the end. This is a mystery with police procedural elements with a touch of suspense. If you enjoy mysteries books that linger in your mind, then you will love this book. I can't wait to read book #4. Highly recommended!

Interesting and enjoyable mystery. It's book three in the series, and while I haven't read the first two books in the series, I didn't have too much trouble following along. My attention was easily captured, and held, by the characters, the plot, and the location - I've always wanted to visit an English village. If I never see one in person, I love that I can visit one within the pages of a book. There are some dual-timeline moments, which are seamlessly added for some backstory, and help to enrich the story without bogging it down. And I really like the cover.
Highly recommend

Thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor or expectation.

Murder At Raven's Hollow is the third book in a series. Having not read the others, I found it worked very well as a standalone.

D.S. Harriet March and D.I. Ben Taylor are investigating a murder after human bones are discovered at Raven’s Hollow under the ruins of an old greenhouse. I found the book brought the village and scenes to life very vividly, and the characters were unique and interesting. March’s mother in particular, a raging narcissist, was one of my favourite characters.

The mystery is indeed intriguing and I enjoyed the plotting as the connections between the various characters in the village are gradually revealed.
Murder At Raven's Hollow is a decent cozy mystery that I enjoyed reading, but not special enough to make me seek out the other books in the series.

My thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for giving me a free copy of this book. All my reviews are 100% honest and unbiased, regardless of how I acquire the book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed this book and read it in one day. I loved the twists in this book. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. I would definitely recommend this book.

I didn't discover this series until I came across the third book, and what a twisted, intricate plot it was! I absolutely loved it! While this story can be enjoyed on its own, it also brings back familiar characters like DI Ben Taylor, Milla, and DS Harriet March, along with the influential Graham family, which made the backstory even more engaging for those in the know. Plus, the mysteries are truly captivating, making it well worth reading on its own.

This is the third book in this mystery series set in the fictional English town of Raven’s Edge. It is readable as a standalone mystery. Detective Sergeant Harriet March is not happy when bones are discovered under the local florists’ greenhouse. This is close to home as she lives in the flat she rents from her florist friends, Gabriel and Amelia. When DS March and Detective Inspector Taylor delve into the mystery, things get more complex as it ties in secrets in Harriet’s family’s past as well as Iris Evergreen, newly transplanted novelist living at Raven’s Hollow mansion. Lots of interesting twists and turns to this story and worth the time and enjoyment of reading it.

I jumped into this series at this book, by accident! I now realize why I was confused and had a bit of trouble following some things in the book. Even with that I still really enjoyed the book and how have to go back and read books 1 & 2 to see what I missed.

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The local flower shop in Ravens Edge Foxglove & Hemlock are undergoing some renovation in their back garden and whilst digging around in the raised beds, bones are discovered! At first they thought there were the bones of a dead dog but in actual fact there are human remains!

DS Harriet March called it in and soon it is discovered that the remains have a connection not only to a cold case but to Harriet’s family! It was great to see more from Harriet in this book as she comes to terms with her family’s past and at times put her life on the line.

i adore the setting of Ravens Hollow and honestly akin it to the Midsomer Murder TV show, I can’t wait to see where this series goes especially if Harriet has a potential love interest.

Ravens Hollow is the third in Marley's English Village Mystery series. Each book in the series reads as a standalone.

It kicks off from the opening pages when human bones are located beneath the greenhouse of the local florist, and with a body being found in the snow later on in the book the action doesn't let up.

Told across dual timelines, Marley takes us on a gripping, yet mysterious cosy crime thriller centred in the fictitious village of Raven's Edge.

March and Taylor are both fantastic characters and are fast becoming favourite characters whose continued stories I look forward to reading.

An enjoyable, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable read.

I rather enjoyed reading Murder at Raven’s Hollow by Louise Marley I had difficulty putting the book down as I needed to learn more about the characters, how they are connected and what happened. I found that the sections of past memories gave small details of what occurred and reflecting hints to think about. No red herrings but small twists which keeps a reader guessing. Near the end I was completely surprised, stunned and stumped of who did what and who was behind certain events. A cliffhanger leaving a reader with unanswered questions and waiting with baited breath on what will happen next

The discovery of old bones beneath a greenhouse brings DS Harriet March her latest case. The fact that the greenhouse is in the grounds of the flat she rents from her florist friends Gabriel and Amelia makes it even more of a problem. How long have the bones been there? And who might be hiding secrets from the past? As Harriet and her partner DI Ben Taylor delve into the mystery, it becomes clear that some secrets may be better left buried.

I loved the magical references to the village and the slightly spooky atmosphere around it. This is a complex tale, full of twists and turns, as we get to know the people involved. Novelist Iris Evergreen is especially mysterious. But what could she have to do with the village? I found her fascinating. I liked Harriet too. She has a strength and sense of purpose. When it became clear her own family history was entwined with the history of the village, it gave the story an extra spark.  I loved the mystery, but also the joy. Well written and engaging.

I love visiting Raven’s Edge, a lovely English village that leans into its history and folklore. The series is a bit cozy, a bit police procedural, and a bit Gothic. This time around, DS Harriet March and DI Ben Taylor are called in when a skeleton is discovered behind the florists. Actually, Harriet is already on the scene- she rents the apartment upstairs. Of course, the discovery leads to the reopening of a cold case involving a man who was reported missing over 25 years ago. At the same time, Iris Evergreen, a novelist with a mysterious past, has moved into Raven’s Hollow, a fascinating old mansion, and is asking questions around town about a photo of a man she found in her dead mother’s belongings.

Murder at Raven’s Hollow focuses on Harriet. The case is intricately connected Harriet’s past and her family and what she has always believed about her father. But Iris too is connected. We get glimpses of the past throughout as the secrets are revealed and both women have to confront things they’d rather not. Then another body is found, this one still warm, and the story becomes more complicated.

I can’t put my finger on quite why I enjoy this series so much, but this one is just as good as the first two. The characters are complicated and not spared personal and professional difficulties. The town is picturesque but also eerie. The mystery was complex and kept me guessing. They appreciate history and fairy tales and books. This one probably works as a standalone, but I’m glad I’ve read the three in order. Nothing from the earlier books really comes into play, but it gives a better feel for the relationships and the atmosphere.

Somehow did not discover this series until I stumbled upon this title which is the third entry in the series. The author did a great job of bringing the reader up to speed and missing the first two books in the series didn’t affect the quality of the plot. This was fabulous! I could not put it down. The development of the characters was outstanding and the plot kept me guessing until the end. The stories and mysteries within the overall plot were cleverly intertwined. Sometimes, authors have these stories within a story to create a red herring or two but then don’t tie it all up at the end in a realistic way. This was not the case here. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for review.

I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.

This is the third book in the English Village Mystery series, and sees DI Ben Taylor and DS Harriet March working together on another case. They're investigating the discovery of some human remains which appear to be several years old.

I've read the previous two books in the series, and I really enjoyed them, so I was excited to read this one as well. In particular, this one had a wintry feel, which I really liked, and on this occasion, I felt that I connected a little bit more with Harriet as a character. When I read the previous two books, I felt a stronger connection with Ben and Milla. iris was another character that I really liked.

If you haven't read the previous two books, this is enjoyable on its own, but I'd definitely recommend the previous two as well. The author always does a great job of creating that lovely cosy village atmosphere, while at the same time making it mysterious and suspenseful, to keep readers turning the pages.

Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, and to the author and publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this.

ELEVATOR PITCH MODE: It was an enjoyable read and I was glad to catch up with the characters and get to know more about Harriet. There's all the elements of a very enjoyable classic whodunit: the gothic ruined building, an old a new murder, a mysterious writer, the snowfall that keeps all the characters in the same locations.
Enjoyed it. Recommended. Many thanks to Storm Publishing and Rachel's Random Resources for this digital copy

CAT MODE:
Harry: Meee-ow! Andry, have you finished reading "Murder at Raven's Hollow" by Louise Marley?

Andry: Oh yes, Harry! I curled up by the window with it for hours. What a tale! The suspense was just...purrfect.

Harry: Right? The way DS Harriet March unraveled the mystery had me on the edge of my favorite cushion. Every twist and turn...I couldn't predict anything!

Andry: Absolutely. And the atmosphere Marley created in that eerie manor house. It made me almost want to hide under the bed with every creak and shadow.

Harry: And those characters! Each one with their own secrets. I kept trying to guess who the culprit was. Did you figure it out before the final revelation?

Andry: Honestly, not a chance. I was fooled by all those red herrings. And that final revelation – it had my fur standing on end!

Harry: The tension! I could almost hear the heartbeats echoing in that silent room. Louise Marley really knows how to keep us hooked. I even forgot to nap!

Andry: Same here! By the way, did you notice the subtle clues Marley sprinkled throughout the story? She’s a master at laying them out just right for keen-eyed readers – or should I say, keen-whiskered?

Harry: Indeed. Her attention to detail is impressive. It’s like a game of cat and mouse with the reader.

Andry: Speaking of which, I’d much prefer an actual mouse right now. All this talk of mysteries has made me hungry.

Harry: A good mouse would hit the spot. Well, it's definitely one for the top shelf of our little library. So, what shall we sink our claws into next?

Andry: Mmmm...how about pouncing on another from our favorite cat sleuth series? Perhaps another "The Cat Who" book, or maybe starting again with the earlier English Village Mystery series - after all, it's best to read them before diving into this one!

Harry: Paw-sitively brilliant choice, Andry! Let's dive in.

Human bones are discovered at Raven Hollow, beneath the ruins of the Victorian greenhouse. Believing they are dealing with a cold case D.S. Harriet March and D.I. Ben Taylor find that the trail begins to hit far too close to home for some of the residents of Raven’s Edge village.

Initially believe they’re dealing with a cold case, but the trail leads to startling revelations that hit uncomfortably close to home for several village residents. Not to mention a little too close to home for Harriet. Harriet was such a good character, learning the truths about her family but also working the case and maybe finding a relationship (in a future installment perhaps). She has a strength about her that works well. She doesn’t come off as harsh or too hard but also not like a shrinking violet either. That sometimes happens in mysteries with women characters.

This book can be read on its own but I will certainly be checking out all the other books in the series as it is just that good. I found myself intrigued from the first page to the last with this one.

This story does stand-alone in many ways, but it brings back previous main characters DI Ben Taylor, Milla and DS Harriet March, along with the rich and powerful Graham family’s influence, which all made the backstory richer for me being in the know. Plus they are just really good mystery stories and therefore well worth reading on their own merit.

We get more focus on Harriet in this story, along with a brand new resident to the village – author Iris Evergreen. There are plenty of dark secrets still to uncover and the village mythology continues to be a little bit creepy, a little bit fairy-story-ish and overall delightfully ominous. I loved the sweet touches of romance in the sub-plot and the multiple mystery threads of skeletons, missing men, Iris’s traumatic history and Harriet’s struggle to find balance in her personal and professional life as all of the chaos unfolds around her.

The characters in the story (and the previous books) really come alive for me, and form a neat contrast to the more fantastic plot elements, keeping the atmosphere perfectly balance between murder mystery and classic fantasy elements – look out for Snow White and glass coffins this time round!

I feel this series is getting stronger with each book I read, as the characters and mythology develop and deepen, and I am really excited to keep following and find out what comes next and whether my favourite Raven’s Edge residents (Whit, for one) can survive all these murders unscathed.

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Review for 'Murder At Raven's Hollow' by Louise Marley.

This is the third book I have read by this author. It is also the third book in Louise's 'An English Village Mystery' series but can be read as a standalone. I have also read 'Murder At Raven's Edge' and 'Murder At Ravenswood House' which are the first two books in the series and I would also highly recommend them both. .

This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions that leave you hearing the chickens clucking, Jake barking and it most definitely leaves you wanting to visit!!! The cover and synopsis suit the book perfectly.

Yet another fantastic success Louise Marley!! Such an easy, fun and addictive cosy mystery that had me hook, line and sinker!!!

This book is yet another brilliant addition to Louise's absolutely addictive 'An English Village Mystery'!! i absolutely fell in love with this series after reading the first book which is called 'Murder At Raven's Edge'. Each of the books in this series can be read as a standalone and although I would not typically recommend reading books out of order there is a silver lining of doing so!! If you end up reading a later book in a series prior to the previous ones when you have finished it means you can go back and catch up on the previous books while waiting for the next book to come out! Louise has ticked every single box in this series from absolutely stunning locations to an isolated house, gorgeous cats to authors and book lovers, murder to romance, there is nothing more you could ask for when it comes to brilliant cosy mysteries! In this absolute page turner Louise transports us to the beautiful village of Raven's Edge where we meet DS Harriet March. Harriet lives in the apartment above the local florist Foxglove And Hemlock. She is enjoying a rare day off when she bumps into the owners of the florist Amelia Locke and Gabriel Fox where they are sorting their disaster of a garden out. Amelia is in what is left of the glasshouse when she comes across some bones. Amelia thinks they are dog bones and is carefully digging them up until Harriet realises they are actually human remains! Harriet calls her boss DI Ben Taylor and a murder investigation is opened. We also meet Iris Evergreen who is a famous author who has just moved into the isolated Raven's Hollow where she is trying to hide away from something from her past. However, Iris is also trying to find out more about her family and goes around Raven's Hollow asking if anyone recognises her father from a photo she was given. If that is not enough to sink your teeth into Louise also gives us chapters from 25 years previously with an unknown protagonist. Can Harriet and Ben discover the identity of their victim let alone get them justice? When a second body turns up are the cases linked? Will Iris find out more about her past or will her past come back to haunt her? To find out the answers to these and so much more grab your copy today and I can promise you will not regret it!! You may even discover a new favourite book, series and/or author!! With a storyline ram packed with mystery, family, flowers, murder, romance, crime, books, stunning surroundings, coffee, twists and turns, a gorgeous cat called Binx, amazing and unforgettable characters and more what on Earth are you waiting for?? This book, and series, is truly addictive, intriguing and will leave you wanting more!! Louise is an incredible author whose incredible vivid and emotive writing skills and descriptions really brings Raven's Edge, the characters and drama to life in front of your eyes. She weaves the multiple protagonists and timelines together absolutely perfectly drip feeding the reader the information she wants without giving too much away! I absolutely loved reading this book and the previous books which take place in such a beautiful and unique village. It genuinely felt like I had disappeared on holiday for the day. It was a shame it was only a day but that's how long it took me to zoom through the pages after not being able to put it down. I genuinely felt like I was in the storyline and I was devastated to come to the end and have to "unpack my suitcase". This series is one of the best ones I have ever read and I love getting stuck into the mysteries with Harriet and Ben each and every time .The storyline is multi-layered with mystery upon mystery to keep the reader completely absorbed throughout without a moment to get bored. The fact that it was filled with books, book talk, mystery, an author and a cute cat was right down my street being a huge book and animal lover myself. It is one of those immense books that each and every time I told myself just one more chapter I just had to read yet one more to know what was going to happen next, and then another until before I know it I had devoured the whole book in just a few hours.

Although this is the third book in the series I would have had absolutely no problems reading it without the first book. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.

Grab your copy and join Harriet and Ben on their murder mystery, investigations, coffee drinking, banter and more where there's a mix of romance, secrets, drama, amazing characters, murder, mayhem and so much more mixed in!! You genuinely couldn't ask for anything else in a fantastic cosy crime!!! This is yet another fantastic addition to this addictive series! ! I was not expecting the killer twist so a huge congratulations there!!! I have read so many books it seems to be getting harder and harder to shock me but you definitely managed it after leading me down the garden path several times!! This is an absolutely fantastic, page turning and fun cosy crime series that can be read in any order. I would love to see them all turned into movies and I cannot wait to get into Louise's next fantastic success!!!

Do not pick this up until you have cleared your schedules as you will not be able to put it down!!

I absolutely LOVED meeting Ben and Harriet again along with several of the villagers and new characters such as Iris and everyone else who makes this cosy mystery series perfect the way it was again. I became completely invested in each of the characters and Louise portrays village life and characters into the first book in this series 'Murder At Raven's Edge' and they all, well almost all, quickly became friends that I miss each and every time I finish the book. I really clicked with Ben and Harriet immediately who were a perfect choice for this cosy mystery. I have loved watching all of the friendships and relationships develop and I'm looking forward to watching them continuing to do so. I am looking forward to meeting them all again in the next book in this fantastic series and seeing how all the friendship and relationships with the characters develop!!! An amazing group of string and realistic characters that jump out of the pages and I look forward to meeting time and time again. A fantastic group of unique and strong personalities!!

Congratulations Louise on an yet another absolutely addictive book in this absolutely page turning series!!! Here's to a fantastic and many more successes 🥂

Overall an addictive cosy mystery set in a stunning area that you won't be able to put down!!

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