Slaughter in Southwold: Julie Wassmer

Julie Wassmer’s Murder at St. Alfred’s centres on private investigator and restaurateur Pearl Nolan as she prepares to marry DCI Mike McGuire in Whitstable’s historic St Alfred’s Church. The venue holds deep personal significance for Pearl, connected to both her son’s christening and her father’s burial. However, the joyful occasion is overshadowed when a body is discovered on church grounds and someone from Pearl’s past unexpectedly reappears. Forced to balance wedding preparations with a murder investigation, Pearl confronts buried memories and dangerous secrets. The novel blends cosy crime, emotional drama, and local atmosphere while exploring loyalty, family, and unresolved history.