Poppy Mystery Tale

COZY CRIME WITH A BITE IN THE FOURTH POPPY MYSTERY A French patisserie opens in the village of Ashton Mead in time for Christmas. Local residents are pleased, but Hannah, owner of the Sunshine Tea Shoppe, feels threatened by the competition. When the owner of the patisserie is killed, Hannah is suspected of murdering her business rival. Her friend, Emily, is determined to clear Hannah's name. She seems to be facing an impossible task... until her little dog Poppy makes a surprising discovery. Page-turning and heart-warming, “The Poppy Mystery Tales” are perfect for fans of Richard Coles' “Murder Before Evensong,” Richard Osman's “The Thursday Murder Club,” Ian Moore's “Death and Croissants,” and S. J. Bennett's “The Queen Investigates” series.

The NEW cozy crime novel from million-copy-selling author Leigh Russell! The fair is in town in Ashton Mead, and everyone is keen to join in the fun-that is, until a young woman falls from the Ferris wheel and all fingers point to Emily's new friend, Dana. With her outsider status, mysterious past, and penchant for stretching the truth, who else could it be? As the villagers grow increasingly suspicious of the fairground people and tensions start to bubble, Emily vows to clear Dana's name and protect her friend, much to the dismay of those closest to her. But can Emily and her dog Poppy find the real culprit before the town erupts, or will Emily risk her life for nothing? The Poppy Mystery Tales are perfect for fans of Richard Coles's Murder Before Evensong, Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, Ian Moore's Death and Croissants, and SJ Bennett's The Queen Investigates series.