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When the family gardener is murdered near a site of legendary buried treasure, dog-lover and mystery-solver Cressida Fawcett is on the case!
1926, Sussex. The Honourable Cressida Fawcett is delighted to return to her parents’ rambling mansion to introduce them to her pug Ruby’s puppies. But when the pups go running off with Cressida in hot pursuit, they lead her to a bubbling stream – Hell’s Ditch. And the body of Bob the gardener is floating there, his outstretched hand clutching a soggy cheese and pickle sandwich.
Everyone assumes Bob died of natural causes. But when Cressida finds a glittering gold coin grasped in his other fist, she realises this is part of the long-hidden Saxon hoard. Was Bob struck down by the gold’s ancient curse? As Cressida interviews the colourful members of the local historical society, she learns that Bob had been boasting of new-found wealth, much to the annoyance of his wife, and perhaps deadly jealousy of the other members…
Luckily for Cressida, eminent historian Sir James Colston, friend of the family, arrives at the mansion with tantalising information on the whereabouts of the rest of the Saxon gold. He promises to tell all, but the very next day he collapses into his morning porridge…
To Cressida’s horror, Marian – Bob’s widow and her parents’ cook – is accused of poisoning both the porridge and Bob’s sandwich and is carted off to jail. But Cressida is sure the answers are buried in the past. Just how far would a history boffin or a hard-up local go for an ancient pot of gold? And can Cressida dig up the truth before poison worms its way into her family’s kitchen again?
An absolutely addictive, warm and witty whodunnit that will keep you reading late into the night, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Verity Bright.
1926, Sussex. The Honourable Cressida Fawcett is delighted to return to her parents’ rambling mansion to introduce them to her pug Ruby’s puppies. But when the pups go running off with Cressida in hot pursuit, they lead her to a bubbling stream – Hell’s Ditch. And the body of Bob the gardener is floating there, his outstretched hand clutching a soggy cheese and pickle sandwich.
Everyone assumes Bob died of natural causes. But when Cressida finds a glittering gold coin grasped in his other fist, she realises this is part of the long-hidden Saxon hoard. Was Bob struck down by the gold’s ancient curse? As Cressida interviews the colourful members of the local historical society, she learns that Bob had been boasting of new-found wealth, much to the annoyance of his wife, and perhaps deadly jealousy of the other members…
Luckily for Cressida, eminent historian Sir James Colston, friend of the family, arrives at the mansion with tantalising information on the whereabouts of the rest of the Saxon gold. He promises to tell all, but the very next day he collapses into his morning porridge…
To Cressida’s horror, Marian – Bob’s widow and her parents’ cook – is accused of poisoning both the porridge and Bob’s sandwich and is carted off to jail. But Cressida is sure the answers are buried in the past. Just how far would a history boffin or a hard-up local go for an ancient pot of gold? And can Cressida dig up the truth before poison worms its way into her family’s kitchen again?
An absolutely addictive, warm and witty whodunnit that will keep you reading late into the night, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Verity Bright.
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Author: Fliss Chester
Series: A Cressida Fawcett Mystery #7
Publisher: Bookouture
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 303
Date of Publication: April 8, 2025
MY THOUGHTS:
The Honourable Cressida Fawcett is greatly saddened by the murder of her family’s gardener, Bob. The tragedy takes a sinister turn especially when the location of Bob’s body is found. It was discovered near the supposed burial site of a legendary treasure. Fueled by determination, Cressida will do her best to uncover the truth behind Bob’s untimely death.
As she is accompanied by her pug Ruby and her rambunctious puppies, Cressida is visiting her parents. When she ventures out with the dogs she stumbles upon Bob’s lifeless body. As she delves deeper into the investigation, secrets point to much more. Cressida, known for her amateur sleuthing skills, is the perfect person to unravel the mystery.
Despite the puppies’ antics, Cressida remains determined in her pursuit of answers. However, she soon discovers that Bob’s death is far more complex than she could have imagined. As she investigates further, she becomes convinced that the person the police suspect is not the actual killer. Cressida’s mission becomes twofold: to clear the wrongfully accused and to find the real perpetrator.
This captivating series continues to enthrall readers with its intriguing twists and turns. Time might just be running out for Cressida to solve her latest case. This cozy mystery series offers an excellent escape for those who enjoy intrigue as Cressida’s adventures engage her in one thrilling escapade after another.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
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