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When a body is discovered at their local country fair, amateur detectives Flora and Jack Carrington agree this death smells suspicious – and it’s not just the killer cheese. It’s the scent of murder…
Sussex, 1960: It’s the perfect day for Abbeymead’s autumn fair. The village green has been transformed into a riot of stalls and tents, and Flora and Jack are keen to sample all the local produce. But when local cheesemaker Gilbert Barrow crashes into the fair, he brings the festivities to a dead halt.
Flora rushes to the van and finds Gilbert slumped over the wheel, killed by his prize-winning round of cheese, which has broken free of its bonds. Flora is immediately alert – surely Gilbert would have been more careful with his treasured prize… and with his life?
Certain there’s more to this than just a tragic accident, Flora and Jack begin investigating Gilbert’s close circle – his jealous cousin, Bea, his corporate dairy rival, Reginald, and his estranged wife, Vivienne. When Gilbert’s new girlfriend is attacked, the race to find out who had the biggest motive heats up faster than fondue. But can Flora and Jack sniff out the killer – or will their investigation crumble before the murderer strikes again…?
A completely gripping and page-turning, charming cozy mystery novel packed to the brim with brilliant twists. Fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and J.R. Ellis will love Murder at the Country Fair.
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Cheesemaker Gilbert Bartow is killed just as the local country fair is about to begin. His death immediately raises suspicions, and, of course, Flora Steele and her husband, Jack Carrington, step in to investigate. At the request of the local police inspector, and not for first time, they once again put their amateur sleuthing skills to work.
The manner of Gilbert’s death is certainly unusual. He appears to have been crushed by a wheel of prize-winning cheese in his truck. Was it simply a tragic accident, or was it carefully planned sabotage? Flora and Jack are determined to uncover the truth. Although they are amateur detectives, their intelligence, persistence, and keen instincts have helped them solve countless mysteries before.
I love this series. Having read it from the very beginning, I’ve enjoyed watching the continuity of the characters and the warm, loving relationship between Flora and Jack. Flora’s bookshop, The All’s Well, remains one of my favorite settings, serving as a welcoming hub where many of the series’ memorable characters gather. Each mystery is engaging, and spending time in this charming village is always a pleasure. Murder at the Country Fair is another delightful addition to the series, and I’m already looking forward to the next installment.
Merryn lives in a beautiful old town in Sussex with her husband and one last cat, Bluebell. When she’s not writing, she tries to keep fit with adult ballet classes and plenty of walking.
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