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Secrets in the Cotswolds
The captivating cosy crime series
Series: Cotswold Mysteries
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of cosy mysteries set in charming rural settings. Immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes of the Cotswolds while following intriguing plots peppered with secrets and compelling characters, making it a delightful escape for crime and thriller enthusiasts.
Thea Slocombe is tired of having to entertain Drew's children, so she accepts a commission to watch over a house in Barnsley. However, her return to house-sitting is far from relaxing as on her first night she finds a fugitive woman hiding among some bushes...
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Secrets in the Cotswolds by Rebecca Tope follows Thea Slocombe, who is struggling to entertain her stepchildren through the long summer holiday while her husband, Drew, works. She keenly accepts a new job house-sitting in Barnsley, near Bibury.
However, her commission proves to be far from relaxing when she stumbles across a woman hiding among some bushes. The woman's story is thin and incoherent, but Thea agrees to offer her sanctuary for the night.
When her guest is found dead the next morning, Thea turns to the police for help. However, their preoccupation with a major animal trafficking investigation means she is effectively on her own. As she digs deeper into the deceased's background, she discovers a tangled web of lies, secrets, and at least three very likely suspects.
Series: Cotswold Mysteries
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780749024437
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 May 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Allison & Busby
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Rebecca Tope is the author of three bestselling crime series, set in the stunning Cotswolds, Lake District and West Country. She lives on a smallholding in rural Herefordshire, where she enjoys the silence and plants a lot of trees, but also manages to travel the world and enjoy civilisation from time to time. Most of her varied experiences and activities find their way into her books, sooner or later.
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