Murder in Season

August in Bramblecombe means bunting, scones, and a village fête that has been running perfectly well for forty-three years. It also means Jack Hartley turning up at The Cracked Spine at half past seven with tea made exactly as Molly likes it - Yorkshire Gold, strong, small splash of milk - which he noticed months ago and has never once mentioned. Molly has also chosen not to mention it. They are, as a general rule, very good at not mentioning things.What's harder to ignore is Jasper Hollingsworth.Within six weeks, the new resident has rearranged the beer tents, corrected the drama teacher's pronunciation, and managed to make the mayor look quietly defeated in public. He's overbearing, theatrical, and absolutely certain he knows best - which is irritating, but sadly not unusual. What unsettles Molly is the other thing she notices: the way Jasper always seems to know exactly where to aim.When he's found dead in the equipment tent during the fireworks, the fête's perfectly golden evening becomes something considerably darker.The police have their investigation. Molly has her notes, her instincts, and Crumpet, who knows something isn't right before anyone else does. And Jack - who notices things, including rather too many things about Molly - is, as ever, precisely where he shouldn't be.She said she'd stay out of it. She almost believed herself ...Warm, witty, and full of charm, Murder in Season is the perfect curl-up read with a slow-burn romance that keeps getting harder to ignore. Perfect for fans of: Richard OsmanAlexander McCall SmithSlow-burn romance with your cozy mystery