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The PERFECT BOOK CLUB vENUE

​While reservations are not required to enjoy The Book Lounge, we offer options for book clubs and other small groups to claim a cozy space to meet. Designed to accommodate groups of various sizes, our flexible packages come complete with 1 glass of wine or non alcoholic beverage and a snack. We also offer charcuterie boards and wine pairings curated to your book, on request, to make your gathering extra special.
If you have a group larger than 8 please contact us and we will be happy to accommodate for your special occasion!

Murder at the Manor House: A completely gripping and unputdownable cozy English murder mystery


Julia Bird is as keen as anyone in Berrywick to see inside the famous Greystone Manor. But when she does, the last thing she expects to find is a body!

When Julia Bird is asked to clear out the gatehouse at Greystone Manor after the sudden death of Colonel Loxton's sister, she is intrigued to finally see inside the impressive house. But when she discovers the body of the Colonel, who greeted her only hours before, dead behind the sofa with a bruise on his forehead, Julia believes his death is no accident.

Once forensics confirm it was murder, Julia tries to piece together what happened. On the day the Colonel died, she saw an unknown man getting into a car outside the manor. The butler Garforth and the housekeeper Biddy claim there were no visitors that day, so who was this mysterious man? Or is someone in the Colonel's family not telling the truth, with tensions running high over the inheritance?

Days later, Julia finds another body dead among the rhododendrons and knows the deaths must be connected. At the Colonel's funeral she heard his friends talking about a long-buried secret. Had the second victim discovered it, and is it motive enough to kill? With time running out, can Julia solve the case before there's another murder at the manor?

An addictive and totally charming cozy mystery set in the English countryside. Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and J. R. Ellis.

Readers are loving the Julia Bird Mysteries:

'A great whodunnit... I was laughing out loud and was in complete quandary of who the killer was... Charming and extremely entertaining... Wonderful.' PageTurners Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The fine print

Any modifications or cancellations are required within 48 hours of your reservation. Any refunds will be issued in the form of a gift card.
Book Club reservation time slots are for 1 1/2 hours. We kindly request you respect this time limitation so other guests may enjoy the space. 
Please note that, unfortunately, our food and alcohol licenses do not permit non-service animals on premises. We ask that you share this information with all of your guests.