A Bookish Twist: a gripping English cozy mystery full of twists
About A Bookish Twist: a gripping English cozy mystery full of twists
‘Goes down with a mild kick, like tea laced with a dash of brandy.’ Publisher’s WeeklyCozy up with a cup of tea and discover an utterly irresistible mystery, set amid England’s picture-perfect Chiltern Hills. Meet Rona Parish, a feisty biographer with a talent for digging up murder and mystery wherever she goes — and Gus, the adorable Golden Retriever trotting loyally at her heels! Rona thinks she can read her new neighbours like a book. But there’s a shocking twist in their tale — and even Rona won’t see it coming! Barbara and Keith Franks — the frosty pensioners next door — are not ones for chit chat. When Rona meets them at the garden gate, their manners leave a lot to be desired. They don’t even bother to introduce their grown-up daughter, Louise. A pale and nervy waif who never ventures out because of her health. Poor thing. Until, Louise chases after Rona and Gus on a walk one day, to beg for Rona’s help. Louise has lost all her memories in a terrible car crash. She’s desperate to reclaim her past. But with no family photos or records to go on — in a stroke of bad luck, they were all lost in a mysterious fire — she’s beginning to doubt everything her parents have ever told her. If they even are her parents . . .
Fans of Faith Martin, M. C. Beaton, Richard Osman, the Reverend Richard Coles and Betty Rowlands are sure to be enchanted by these charming mysteries, set in the beautiful Chiltern Hills. Please note, this book was previously published as Next Door to Murder. Readers ADORE the Chiltern Hills Mysteries:‘A classic British cozy.’ Booklist‘A decent puzzler with surprises popping up at respectable intervals.’ Kirkus Reviews⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Rona is completely lovable!’ Mia, Goodreads⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of those books that I couldn’t put down but didn’t want to finish.’ Ruth, Goodreads⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fraser has a knack of pulling the reader into the world she has created . . . absolutely compelling.’ Amazon reader⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Intricate and so well-constructed . . . a perfect candidate for a long binge or a buddy read.’ Annie, Goodreads⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twisty story that kept me guessing and surprised me often.’ Annarella, AmazonMEET THE SLEUTHSpirited Rona Parish may be happily married — to handsome but noisy illustrator Max — but she won’t give up her independence. To her parents’ dismay, Rona still goes by her maiden name and insists on her own unconventional way of living. Max vacates the couple’s townhouse on weekdays, allowing Rona to write, and sleuth, in peace — without any distractions. Unless you count Gus, her bouncy and devoted golden retriever — and the occasional visit from Rona’s chaotic twin sister, Lindsey. THE SETTINGSophisticated Rona loves travel and the occasional jaunt to London