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Matilda Swift

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Mystery, Crime

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Matilda Swift loves two things: a good cup of tea and a perfectly plotted murder.

She writes culinary cozy mysteries that are quintessentially British. Her books offer more twists than a country road, pairing them with quirky characters who feel like old friends. Having lived everywhere from Madagascar to Hong Kong, Matilda eventually returned to the place she loves best: an English village that's less prone to sudden death than the ones in her books, but just as beautiful. Now settled, she’s dedicated herself to the page and has penned over 15 mysteries.

Matilda shares her home with a pair of feline detectives, Miss Marple and Madame Poirot, and her free time is devoted to two very different pursuits. When not out hiking (and looking for ins ...more

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	The Slay of the Land (The Heathervale Mysteries, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 134 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	And Then There Were Scones (The Parchment Paper Mysteries, #1) 4.04 avg rating — 92 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dying over Spilled Milk (The Heathervale Mysteries, #2) 4.28 avg rating — 72 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rotten to the Marrow (The Heathervale Mysteries Book 0) 4.45 avg rating — 62 ratings — published 2019 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Heathervale Mysteries Box Set 1: Books 1-3 (The Heathervale Mysteries, #1-3) 4.20 avg rating — 59 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Scream of the Crop (The Heathervale Mysteries #5) 4.60 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2022 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lime and Punishment (The Parchment Paper Mysteries Book 2) 4.39 avg rating — 36 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fresh out of Cluck (The Heathervale Mysteries, #3) 4.41 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2021 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	For Whom the Bell Pepper Tolls (The Parchment Paper Mysteries Book 3) 4.63 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wreathed in Mystery: Five Festive Stories & Recipes (The Heathervale Mysteries, #4) 4.33 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2021 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Thrill of the Wait: Why Mysteries Were Born to Be Serialised

I am thrilled to announce that my upcoming Christmas mystery, Much Ado About Stuffing, will be published daily, one chapter at a time, from December 1st to the 25th! This format—releasing a story in tantalising instalments—isn’t a new gimmick; it’s the original engine of suspense, drama, and community reading. The rich history of serialisation proves...

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Matilda Swift wrote a new blog post The Thrill of the Wait: Why Mysteries Were Born to Be Serialised I am thrilled to announce that my upcoming Christmas mystery, Much Ado About Stuffing, will be published daily, one chapter at a time, from December 1 Read more of this blog post »
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Matilda Swift wants to read Murder at the Marina (A Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery Book 1) by Ellen Jacobson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Matilda Swift wants to read Ranch and Red Herrings (Bluegrass Ridge Ranch Mysteries Book 1) by Tonya Kappes (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Matilda Swift made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Please add a new cover topic " The cover has been updated on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YQDH1W5 It can also be seen on my website: https://matildaswift.com/book/the-sla... M ...more "
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