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A Cornish Recipe for Murder

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In A Cornish Recipe for Murder by Fiona Leitch, set in a picturesque Cornwall village, aspiring sleuth Jodie 'Nosey' Parker navigates through village gossip and local feuds to solve a murder mystery. Despite her initial venture into catering, Jodie finds herself drawn into the local drama when a fellow competitor in a cooking contest is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Her wit and determination to uncover the truth lead to surprising discoveries in this thrilling, culinary-themed adventure.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a cosy mystery set in a picturesque village, filled with intriguing characters and a dash of humour. It offers a compelling blend of suspense and charm, making it perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and those who appreciate a delightful twist on the traditional whodunit.

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A Cornish Recipe for Murder

‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries

Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is back!

A funny and feel-good cozy crime mystery

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‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries

Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is back!

When the popular TV baking contest and national institution The Best of British Baking Roadshow rolls into town and sets up camp in the grounds of Boskern House, a historic stately home near Penstowan, former police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker finds herself competing to represent Cornwall in the grand final.

But with a fellow contestant who will stop at nothing to win and a drag queen host with secrets of their own, Jodie discovers that the roadshow doesn’t just have the ingredients for the perfect showstopper cake, but also for the perfect murder…

And when a body is found in the grounds of the house, Jodie is drawn into another high-stakes case along with local DCI Nathan Withers.

Can Jodie expose the culprit? Or will the murderer become the real showstopper?

What readers are saying:

‘Come for the sleuthing, stay for the fun! Can hardly wait for the next one!’

‘Fiona Leitch is a delight

‘Another fantastic addition to my favourite series!’

5 WELL DESERVED STARS! You will want to read this in one sitting because you are on the edge of your seat the entire time… I was mad at life getting in the way!’

‘I am a big fan of Nosey Parker and her awesome family… It’s a ball to read and I couldn't put it down!’

‘This is a fun series smothered in good humour, some of it witty and some the belly laugh kind. Jodie is a terrific character’

‘I don’t think cozy crime can get cozier than this!’

‘I read it as a standalone and found it just as enjoyable… I would recommend this book to anyone who wants an amusing well-written cozy crime novel’

Series: A Nosey Parker Cozy Mystery

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008525378

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: One More Chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Fiona Leitch is a writer with a chequered past. She's written for football and motoring magazines, DJ'ed at illegal raves and is a stalwart of the low budget TV commercial, even appearing as the Australasian face of a cleaning product called 'Sod Off'. After living in London and Cornwall she's finally settled in sunny New Zealand, where she enjoys scaring her cats by trying out dialogue on them.

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