Murder in the Village

‘I loved this… Laughed out loud… Fantastic.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely adored this book!… Delightful.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wonderful… I can’t wait to read more!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely loved this.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Meet Belinda Penshurst. Castle owner, dog lover… crime solver?

Belinda Penshurst loves her home village Little Challham, with its shady lanes, two pubs and weekly market. She’s lived there all her life, knows everybody, and feels proud of its charming, friendly nature. So when irritable pub landlord Tipper is found dead in his cellar, she’s shocked… and also perfectly placed to investigate.

Retired detective Harry Powell moved to Little Challham for a quiet life. He didn’t expect to be dragged into a murder investigation. But Belinda is a very persuasive woman, and there are strange things happening in the village. Particularly the number of dogs that have disappeared lately…

Is there a dognapper at work in Little Challham? Is Belinda right to be worried that her brother Marcus was arguing with Tipper on the day he died? Belinda and Harry interrogate the suspects: the rival landlord, the outraged barmaid, and the mysterious man in the black car. But are they on the right track… or is the killer already on their trail?

Fans of M.C. Beaton, H.Y. Hanna and Emily Organ will love this perfectly charming cozy mystery!

See what readers are saying about Murder in the Village:

‘Wonderful… I absolutely adored this book! Had me reading and finishing the book in no time! I highly recommend this book! Stunning, a page-turner which stays long in the memory!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘Absolutely fantastic… A page-turning, non-stop, addictive, hilarious cosy mystery… perfect for the beach or in front of a fire, a fantastic start to what promises to be a riveting series!!!’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a great start to a new series!… A lively, spark-filled investigation… Wonderfully entertaining with the perfect set of ingredients.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I love this book!!!… an absolute blinder… the perfect cosy afternoon whodunnit, it’s fun, light-hearted, charming, a definite winner!’ Chicks Rogues and Scandals

‘Oh I really enjoyed this book!… Perfect! It had me in stitches several times and gasping in alarm at others.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely adored this book!… Could easily see myself wandering round the streets of Little Challham in my head… Well-planted red herrings and a great plot… Delightful.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘Such a fun read. It reminded me of the Agatha Raisin books I love so much… I cannot wait to catch up with Belinda and Harry on their next fun-filled adventure.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Charming… A super quick read perfect for the beach!’ Bless Their Hearts Mom, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely loved this… A great start to a new series and now waiting for number 2.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Engrossing and entertaining… Full of twists and turns, and it kept me guessing.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Brilliant… Belinda Penshurst is on the case and doing very well for an amateur detective, who needs Jessica Fletcher! An enjoyable read that keeps you engrossed, trying to work out the clues and who did it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐