Description
Description
Secrets are never safe in a small village.
Julian Marston-Lang calls Bea Abbot in a panic - his glamorous step-cousin Mona has been murdered! Mona's body was discovered in the garden of the house where she was living with her husband, Marcus. Once a billionaire businessman, Marcus's reversal of fortunes and inability to maintain his wife's lavish lifestyle was the source of heated rows. Did they reach breaking point? While it seems an open-and-shut case, Marcus has mysteriously vanished. And Bea is sure there's something Julian isn't telling her . . . As she travels down to Marston Hall, Bea is determined to solve the mystery. But she's about to discover that there's more to Mona's death than meets the eye . . . Fans of Richard Osman, M.C. Beaton and Agatha Christie will love this page-turning mystery.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Sure to please fans who enjoy clever heroines, complex plots, gentle humor, and danger-- "Booklist on False Witness"
[A] competent, reliable heroine-- "Kirkus Reviews on False Name"
An entertaining British cozy featuring a feisty, quick-thinking heroine-- "Booklist on False Face"
The urban equivalent of a British village cozy . . . A likable heroine, who can play the dithery old lady while cracking challenging cases, combines with suspenseful twists, quirky supporting characters, and a satisfying ending to make this a delight for fans of British mysteries-- "Booklist on False Conclusion"
Heley expertly melds menace with humor. Fans of darker cozies won't be disappointed-- "Publishers Weekly on False Conclusion"
A wealth of plot twists . . . an enticing read-- "Booklist on False Fire"
A good choice for fans of the British cozy, especially those with an Agatha Christie feel, combining gentle humor, an intrepid heroine, and an unusual plot with quirky twists-- "Booklist on False Account"
Those fond of darker English cozies will find much to savor-- "Publishers Weekly on False Pride"
Bizarre twists and sparkly characters . . . an endearing, entertaining read-- "Booklist on False Pride"
Packed with plenty of twists . . . A pleasant, entertaining read that fans of this series will thoroughly enjoy-- "Booklist"
A perfect escape from weather vagaries, especially with a cup of tea-- "BooklistonFalse Gold"
A wonderfully hectic antidote for readers who think English village mysteries are too sedate-- "Kirkus Reviews"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Severn House
Pub date:
2026-05-05
Length:
224 pages

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