Shadows in the Cotswolds

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When Thea Osborne agrees at the last minute to house-sit for Oliver Meadows as a favour to her mother, she expects a few days of peace with her spaniel, Hepzie. Uncomfortable with the news of her mother's sudden involvement with an old flame, and Thea herself unsure of how to deal with her feelings for Drew Slocombe, she hopes that some time alone in the historic town of Winchcombe will help to clear her head. But, as usual, Thea quickly finds herself at the centre of a dark mystery when she discovers a dead body in the gardens of the house.

Rebecca Tope lives on a smallholding in Herefordshire, with a full complement of livestock, but manages to travel the world and enjoy civilisation from time to time as well. Most of her varied experiences and activities find their way into her books, sooner or later. Her own cocker spaniel, Beulah, is the model for Hepzibah, but is unfortunately ageing much more rapidly.

"As with all previous books in the series, Rebecca Tope brings to life the village and its inhabitants. I always want to get in the car and go there. Mystery upon mystery with great characterisation. This is a must."--Lizzie Hayes "Promoting Crime Fiction " "Tope's blending of research, restraint, and a fascinating protagonist narrator makes this story a winner for fans of British mysteries"--Reviewing the Evidence