Blog Tour - Murder in the Countryside


 

Review - 5 out of 5 stars:


I’m a big fan of the Miss Underhay Mysteries, so I was thrilled to receive an early copy of Murder in the Countryside.


In this, the 17th book in the series, Kitty stumbles across a body when visiting a farm. 


I really enjoyed reading this book. There was an array of interesting characters as suspects, and complicated family dynamics to unravel in order to solve the mystery. The plot was great, with unexpected secrets being uncovered. I couldn’t put it down until I’d discovered the culprit!


It’s always a joy to spend more time with Kitty and Matt, who by this time feel like old friends. And I was pleased to see Alice thriving in her new occupation.


Overall, this was another truly excellent mystery that I just couldn’t put down. I highly recommend the whole series.


I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own.


Book Description:


A meandering drive on a beautiful day, a visit to a local apple orchard, a chance for Bertie the dog to stretch his legs but… has Kitty Underhay just found a dead farmer?


England, 1936. On a clear autumn day, Kitty and her mischievous spaniel Bertie take a drive to a nearby village. After a long walk in the rolling country hills and lunch in a pretty tearoom, what could be nicer than to buy a couple of bottles of local cider for her husband – and partner-in-crime solving – Matt? Instead, she finds a body in the orchard…


Kitty is shocked to discover Titus Blake dead, crushed by his own cider press. The new local detective arrives swiftly, making it clear he has no time for amateur sleuths, especially a woman. Hearing his words, Kitty and Matt are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery before the sour inspector. Titus’s estranged brother, reclusive housekeeper and even his long-suffering son soon make their suspect list.


But when the police get wind of Kitty and Matt’s snooping, the inspector firmly tells them to keep their noses out. Now in a race to find the killer, the inquisitive pair are stopped in their tracks when their chief suspect is also found dead in the barn. Can Kitty find the rotten apple before it’s too late, or will the killer feed her a poisoned fruit first?


If you love Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Lee Strauss, you will be utterly gripped by this totally charming cozy murder mystery!



Author Bio:


Helena Dixon is the author of the best-selling Miss Underhay murder mystery series and

lives in Devon. Married to the same man for over thirty-five years she has three daughters, a

cactus called Spike, and a crazy cockapoo. She is allergic to adhesives, apples, tinsel and

housework. She was winner of The Romance Prize in 2007 and Love Story of the Year 2010

as Nell Dixon.


https://www.nelldixon.com/


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