Fear in the Cotswolds (Cotswold Mysteries) - Softcover

Tope, Rebecca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749008903 ISBN 13: 9780749008901

Publisher: Allison and Busby, 2010

Synopsis

Following a string of disastrous house-sitting assignments, and with troubles in her recent personal life, Thea Osborne is understandably apprehensive about her latest commission: a wintry month in an isolated farmhouse with only an assortment of animals, including her loyal spaniel Hepzie, for company.

With the summer lushness of the Cotswolds turned icy grey, Thea spends her first few days exploring the tiny but beautiful hamlet of Hampnett, and the nearby town of Northleach. While discovering more of the surrounding area she meets some of the mysterious local characters: the unappreciated au pair from Bulgaria and the elusive Kate from a neighboring farm. But then the weather turns extreme, and so do events.

When she stumbles across a man lying dead in a snow-filled field, Thea is once again at the heart of a mystery in the gorgeous Cotswold countryside...

About this title

About the Author:

REBECCA TOPE is the author of fifteen previous crime novels. She lives on a smallholding in Herefordshire, with a full complement of livestock, but manages to travel the world and enjoy civilization from time to time as well. Most of her varied experiences and activities find their way into her books, sooner or later; for example, bee keeping, milk recording, spinning, arguing, undertaking and gardening. She is also currently the membership secretary of the Crime Writers’ Association.

Review:

"Death in the snowy Cotswolds leaves Thea Osborne wondering if she imagined a body. A good plot with oodles of atmosphere makes this a real page-turner." (The Bookbag)

About this edition

• Publisher: Allison and Busby
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0749008903
• ISBN 13: 9780749008901
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 413