{"product_id":"a-claim-to-murder-an-absolutely-gripping-british-cozy-murder-mystery-full-of-twists-9781805731658","title":"A Claim to Murder: an absolutely gripping British cozy murder mystery full of twists","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover a fiendishly twisty new whodunnit, starring Bath's answer to Miss Marple - quirky, chaotic and utterly lovable hotelier Honey Driver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife couldn't be sweeter for Honey Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e, floating around the Med on her own private yacht, with her dishy detective husband Steve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut dark clouds are gathering on Honey's perfect horizon. \u003cstrong\u003eAnd the forecast looks like \u003cem\u003emurder\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Honey's love boat sinks in a freak accident, she has no choice but to return to rain-drenched Bath. But now that Honey needs him, her insurance broker, silver-tongued Norman Glendower, is \u003cem\u003enowhere\u003c\/em\u003e to be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe's not at his luxury offices in town and he's not answering his phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoney could \u003cem\u003ekill\u003c\/em\u003e Norman for leaving her in this fix. But what if someone got there first?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind the gates of leafy Regency Gardens, the exclusive complex where Norman lives, something is terribly amiss. \u003cstrong\u003eNorman's mewling cat leads a curious neighbour straight to his dead body!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe's been bludgeoned and left for dead on the pristine tiles of his designer kitchen. Which of his many enemies was the one to strike the fatal blow? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoney's on the case - with a killer watching her every move . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFans of Faith Martin, Jane Adams, Frances Evesham, M.C. Beaton, Clare Chase or Jeanne M. Dams will love this addictive cozy mystery!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET HONEY DRIVER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the boss at a Bath hotel, Honey Driver is in charge one day and washing dishes the next. As a widowed mum, she's balancing mothering an increasingly challenging teenage daughter alongside a new and budding relationship with local police officer, DI Steve Doherty. As the police liaison for the Bath Hotels Association, she's supposed to be staying out of trouble . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SETTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNestled in the rolling hills of Somerset, the beautiful city of Bath brims with lovely Georgian architecture, a buzzing cultural scene and the well-preserved Roman baths that give it its name. As the owner of the Green River Hotel, Honey is immersed in the city's bustling hospitality scene - where gossip flows as freely as the afternoon tea, and scandal is never far from the surface. It's a honey-coloured haven for tourists - and the occasional criminal element.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREADERS LOVE HONEY DRIVER: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eFast moving with a likeable heroine\u003c\/strong\u003e and an impeccably rendered Bath background.' \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Quirky characters and intriguing goings-on in my favourite city . . . \u003cstrong\u003eAn absolute treat!\u003c\/strong\u003e' JILL MANSELL on \u003cem\u003eMurder, Bed \u0026amp; Breakfast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A story that will take your breath away!' Kindle reader\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Riveting.' Kindle reader\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A page-turner all the way, full of twists, turns and mystery.' Kindle reader\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Enough twists and turns to make you dizzy . . . a thrill ride. Kudos to the author.' Kindle reader\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Plenty of drama and an amateur sleuth who has to handle both her business as well as near ones. \u003cstrong\u003eSweet story with murders in the background. A tale for a warm lazy afternoon\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Bratati\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eFantastic mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e, but what a good belly laugh, characters came to life. \u003cstrong\u003eVery Agatha Raisin\u003c\/strong\u003e, my favourite books.' 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However, her daughter assures her she is just as zany as the quirky Honey Driver and will never grow old gracefully.\"","brand":"Joffe Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552787104018,"sku":"9781805731658","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0c0f9652-d28f-4fc4-a1ce-5718898f76c9.jpg?v=1754904236","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-claim-to-murder-an-absolutely-gripping-british-cozy-murder-mystery-full-of-twists-9781805731658","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}