It's a golden summer's day in the Cotswolds. And garden designer Abby Finch is about to uncork the perfect murder . . .
Huge-hearted Abby loves dogs - and doesn't think twice about swerving to avoid an adorable terrier in a country lane. Or following along, when the troublesome pup goes darting off into a local vineyard.
But she never expects where the runaway dog is leading her - straight to a corpse!
Clementine Courtenay, elegant matriarch of the May Valley Vineyard, lies floating face-down in a stream.
The police say she must have slipped and drowned. But Abby's not so sure.
As rumours begin to swirl amid the tangled vines, Abby realizes that no one in Clementine's inner circle is quite what they seem.
Between jilted lovers, greedy offspring and bitter rivals, Clementine kept her friends close and her enemies closer still . . .
What secrets will Abby find - fermenting in the darkest corners of the Courtenay family cellar?
It's up to Abby to solve the case before this sweetest vintage turns sour . . .
Fans of Faith Martin, Fiona Leitch, Frances Evesham and Clare Chase are sure to be enchanted by this clever and characterful cozy mysteries, packed with scandalous secrets, shifty suspects and a dog who knows too much!
**Liz Fielding is the winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense!**
READERS LOVE THE MAYBRIDGE MURDER MYSTERIES:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great cozy mystery with intelligent sleuthing, well-drawn characters, and some really wow surprises.' Jan T.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great story and characters. Well written. I really enjoyed it.' Stacey P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A delightful cozy murder mystery with . . . an ensemble of compelling characters.' Karin H.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A lovely rural setting.' Yvonne C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A nice cozy read. Definitely one to curl up with and have a nice cup of tea . . . the best.' Moniqua S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A quirky main character, a charming little village, murder and mayhem - the perfect recipe for a cozy mystery. This talented author has written a page turner.' Brenda B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Abby was very well written, you feel as if you know her. Clever plotting and some truly hateful villains too.' Amanda P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Well written with a very clever plot and a great mystery - for once I had no idea who might have done it.' Avril H.
MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE SLEUTH
Brilliant gardener and the busy mum of three, Abby Finch's dreams of winning gold at Chelsea Flower Show were put on hold by an unplanned pregnancy and marriage. But she wouldn't have it any other way. These days she's kept on her toes looking after her beloved family, running her own business and dealing with her imminent divorce. In an effort to keep things cordial, she's allowed her ex to bully her into restoring the garden of his family home. Thankfully she's surrounded herself with a great group of friends to lean on.
THE SETTING
Pretty Maybridge is a charming village set in the sheep-dotted Cotswolds hills, with a long history stretching back to Tudor times. It's the type of place where everyone knows each other, but there's a wonderful bookshop on the corner of the bridge, a popular riverside café and a bustling market at Christmastime. And with Bristol nearby and a big supermarket round the corner.