{"product_id":"a-body-in-the-village-hall-an-utterly-gripping-cozy-murder-mystery-9781838882068","title":"A Body in the Village Hall: An utterly gripping cozy murder mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate Palmer has relocated to Cornwall for a quiet life.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving into picturesque Lavender Cottage with her sister \u003cstrong\u003eAngie\u003c\/strong\u003e, the little village of Lower Tinworthy should be the perfect place for their fresh new start. But within weeks of their arrival, there's a death in the close-knit community...\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A woman is found dead in the village hall, with her own kitchen knife next to the body, covered in blood. Kate, a practice nurse at the local medical centre, begins to piece together the clues. Fenella was at the centre of village activity, and there seem to be plenty of people who had reason to dislike her. But did any of them hate her enough to kill her?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As Kate gets drawn into life in Lower Tinworthy, she begins a close friendship with Detective Inspector 'Woody' Forrest, who is near to retiring - and determined to crack his last case. Together, they set about solving the mysterious crime.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But when someone breaks into Kate's home and leaves a warning note on her pillow, it becomes clear the murderer is prepared to do anything to keep their identity hidden... \u003cstrong\u003eWill Kate work out who's responsible, before she becomes the next victim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIf you love murder mysteries by Agatha Christie, Faith Martin or Joy Ellis, then this page-turning novel will have you reading late into the night \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are loving \u003cem\u003eA Body in the Village Hall\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'With a likeable protagonist in Kate, a colourful cast of supporting characters, a potential love interest and a delightful setting \u003cstrong\u003ethis was thoroughly enjoyable, fully entertaining and exactly what I was craving... \u003c\/strong\u003eI am so looking forward to more in what I hope is a new series for this author.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'My first Dee MacDonald, but definitely not my last  \u003cstrong\u003eCharming, well written, with excellent character and an intriguing plot, \u003c\/strong\u003e I adored my visit to this charming Cornish village  \u003cstrong\u003eWhat a perfect read with some tea\/coffee biscuits\/cookies...\u003c\/strong\u003e I look forward to more books in this series and can't recommend it enough  \u003cstrong\u003eI gobbled it up in a day and evening  \u003c\/strong\u003e' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant book like Midsomer Murders... \u003c\/strong\u003eCan't wait to read the next in the series.' Netgalley Reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'Lots of sleuthing, suspects, great characters, misdirections, red herrings, and more. \u003cstrong\u003eLOVED it \u003c\/strong\u003e' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eA very enjoyable read to lose yourself in \u003c\/strong\u003ewith many threads to unravel before the murderer is revealed.' Netgalley, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eThis book was just what the doctor ordered ... \u003c\/strong\u003eit was\u003cstrong\u003e a real treat to read this sweet, charming and cosy book...\u003c\/strong\u003e It reminded me a bit of all the Agatha Christie books I read as a kid.' Goodreads Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bookouture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50682067091730,"sku":"9781838882068","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ce555ac9-b648-4f85-b8bd-74d0af339594.jpg?v=1733963155","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-body-in-the-village-hall-an-utterly-gripping-cozy-murder-mystery-9781838882068","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}