Description:
When librarian Ginny Cole discovers a body in Little Shaw's beloved haberdashery shop, she finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation. The victim? Arrogant shop owner and spring fete judge Timothy Harlow, found with a pair of sewing scissors plunged into his back. While the police are quick to arrest Milos, a charming young upholsterer, Ginny thinks the case has been sewn up too neatly.
Together with her friends - no-nonsense JM, craft-obsessed Hen, and irrepressible Tuppence - Ginny delves into the village's secrets. Between apologising for her kleptomaniac cat and making marmalade for the spring fete, she discovers that behind Little Shaw's quaint façade lies a tapestry of rivalries, affairs and deadly ambitions. And when her own car brakes are sabotaged, Ginny realises the killer is still at large - and getting closer.
With help from the widows and an increasingly exasperated Detective Inspector Wallace, can Ginny unpick the clues before the murderer strikes again?
A fun, fast-paced mystery full of small-town charm, perfect for fans of Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, Robert Thorogood and The Thursday Murder Club series.
Brief description: Amanda Ashby was born in Australia but now lives in New Zealand. She has a degree in English and Journalism, and like all good Australians, she headed to England as soon as she graduated, where she met her husband, while serving him a pint. Her debut book was nominated for a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice award, and her first young adult book was listed by the New York Public Libraryʼs Stuff for the Teen Age. She's since gone on to write over twenty-five books and when she's not pretending to look busy, she likes to delight her family by constantly rearranging the furniture.
Review Quotes:
'I just loved this book, I read it in one sitting. I couldn't put it down. The story was so good, I just had to read on to find out more. This book has some amazing characters they just seem so much fun.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Had everything I love about a cozy mystery--an excellent cast of (sometimes eccentric) characters, a quirky cat, a charming village...and a grumpy detective inspector who glares at everyone (I loved him!)... There were lots of twists and turns and the mystery kept me guessing right to the end... Highly recommended!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Such an entertaining and fun cozy murder mystery... The group of widows are so charming, adorable and quirky... you want to be their friends and join their group... I can't wait to read the next book, and I can't wait to see what trouble the widows get into next.' Reader review, 5 stars
'If you liked The Thursday Murder Club, this book is for you. I loved this cozy mystery! Ginny and her amateur detective friends are a hoot.' Reader review, 5 stars
'I couldn't put it down... The characters are believable and the story unfolded at an excellent pace - I loved it and will recommend it to all my friends.' Reader review, 5 stars
'An utterly delightful read... It's a very cozy mystery and has MC Beaton vibes which I love... For anyone looking for a book that combines heartwarming characters and just the right amount of mystery.' Reader review, 5 stars
'This was delightful!... I was especially drawn in by the quirky characters, whacky hijinks, and an especially twisty, really-hard-to-guess mystery! Ginny and her new friends were a delight to read about. If you like Sister Boniface or Agatha Raisin, you will enjoy this series!' Reader review, 5 stars
'This was such a lovely read! I love an older character and a cosy murder mystery... So many twists and I didn't ever consider the killer... Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club!' Reader review, 5 stars
'I so loved this... read with a smile... Sometimes you take a chance when reading a new author, and I'm so very glad I did.' Reader review, 5 stars
'I felt extremely entertained by this motley crew of community characters, and I love feisty, elderly women just doing what they want... The plot was also really interesting, and full of female friendship and village life... Recommended as this incredibly warmhearted cosy mystery with great characters is cracking good fun.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Full of fun characters and hilarious escapades, mostly involving the three widows who take Ginny under their wing, and who have a reputation for being troublemakers... I recommend it for any lover of cosy mysteries.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Had me hooked. Brilliant characters and great storytelling which kept me guessing right up to the end.' Reader review, 5 stars
'What a wonderful story!... The ladies are such a fun group!... Loved all the crazy characters we meet along the way... A thoroughly enjoyable cozy mystery!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Have raced through this book and already told some of my friends about it and we had a good laugh about retiring and murder!' Reader review, 5 stars