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Murder at the Spirit Lounge

Nora Breen Investigates, the thrilling new installment in this charming historical seaside murder mystery series, from much-loved author Jess Kidd

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Murder at the Spirit Lounge

By: Jess Kidd
Narrated by: Philippa Dunne
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'Nora Breen will become a favourite character' Ian Moore
'A glorious read' Amanda Mason
'Nora Breen is Maria Von Trapp on steroids' Richard Armitage

Sharp-eyed former nun Nora Breen is back, as the latest attraction in Gore-on-Sea turns deadly . . .


On a brilliant December morning, Nora finds her customary seaside walk rudely interrupted: she's been summoned, with Detective Inspector Rideout, to the home of Doreen Chimes, Gore-on-Sea's resident medium. Chimes would like to report a robbery - and to personally invite Rideout to that evening's private séance.

It's an invitation he will regret accepting: the evening ends in a suspiciously spooky murder. And in the coming days, more of the attendees will find themselves in peril. Can Nora figure out who - or what - is behind these spectral killings before it's too late?

Readers love Nora Breen:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I defy anyone not to warm to Nora with her no-nonsense approach to life, her great sense of humour and her tremendous empathy'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Nora Breen as a force to be reckoned with!'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Nora is a truly engaging character'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Nora Breen is a delightful and human invention'

©2026 Jess Kidd (P)2026 Faber & Faber
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There are so many things to recommend this book. The follow up to the first instalment is well crafted and mesmerising. I loved the way Nora gets further defined in this case. Brilliant story. Can’t wait for Book 3!

Another great adventure for Nora

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I loved every word and am left wanting more. Nora Breen is a joy to behold.

A wonderful second book, Nora Breen is a smashing protagonist. Great story line and subplots. I hung on every word.

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Well read, great story. Can’t wait for the be next - or anything else by the same writer and narrator.

One of my favourite series

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I love Nora Breen and can’t wait for book three.The narration is excellent too - really bringing all of the characters to life.

A brilliant second book.

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another great story. liked the main characters who changes unlike others in detective novels. pacy and dark

witty descriptions of characters

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