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A Swarm of Butterflies

By: Sarah Yarwood-Lovett
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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Summary

When Finchmere's first summer fete turns fatal, Nell has more than just a killer to net...

Since their YouTube channel, Following Finchmere, has taken flight, showcasing Dr Nell Ward's sustainability transformation at her family's Finchmere estate, it's her partner and colleague, Rav, who's become the star.

Amongst Rav's fan mail and gifts, Nell makes the chilling discovery that one person's obsession with him has metamorphosed into a deadly threat.

Just as Finchmere flings open its gates to welcome swarms of visitors to their idyllic summer fete - celebrating rewilding, artisan produce and local crafts - Nell realises the disguised peril has already wormed its way into the heart of Finchmere itself, and the path of destruction soon leads to murder.

DI James Clark's and Nell's powers of observation are put to the test to detect the camouflaged predator. With everyone as a suspect, who can Nell really trust when those she loves are in danger?

A Swarm of Butterflies is the sixth book in the Dr Nell Ward series. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood and Janice Hallett!
©2024 Sarah Yarwood-Lovett (P)2024 Bonnier Books UK
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High tension from the start

Love this series and it gets better with each installment. We’re thrown into the action from the start and kept on our toes until the end.

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I love these stories!!

6 books in and I still love these stories! Brilliant mixture of real nature facts, properly solid characters and the narrator, I think, is second to none, nailing every single accent, make and female vocal and really brings it to life! More!!!

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brilliant book and brilliant series

Great story line with good twists, the characters have developed with each book and im extremely hopeful there will be a book 7!!

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Find the stalker

To be fair the story and plot was interesting and kept me listening. It had quite a few suspects and red herrings all with secrets etc but I felt sometimes people were a bit slow to pick up on clues that had been given but maybe as they were looking into things happening they had other things more urgent or relevant on their minds.

I did guess the Stalker/Killer and I’m not totally sure why they weren’t looked into with a background check in the beginning but I suppose if they had it would have been a very short story indeed. Overall I did enjoy this book and have read or listened to the previous ones too. I look forward to the next.

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Twists & turns

Well written and well narrated. The many potential culprits leave you guessing until the end.

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The writer is excellent

The observations of the tiniest creatures expand our knowledge of the earths diversity , interwoven in a great piece of Characterisation

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Lots of avenues explored to keep you guessing

This book supports an ongoing story line as well as offering a new cosy crime offering a double dose with an interesting twist .. perfect

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amazing

I have listened to all the Nell Ward Mysteries and like the other 5 books this cosy crime thriller includes endearing characters, beautiful wildlife and thrilling events. A puzzling whodunit that I adore. I do hope we will see more adventures from Nell in the future.

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love blooms

I loved this from start to finish can't wait for the next one,this was incredible,can't wait to see what ravs mam does for the wedding

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Good story

Tense exciting story, but I find Nell increasingly annoying and entitled. I’m not sure someone with her background would be able to fit in so well with people who really have to work for a living.
Narration is a bit OTT in places and unnecessary- it’s not Jackanory.

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