The Body in the Kitchen Garden: A completely addictive and charming cosy murder mystery

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Synopsis

Welcome to the idyllic village of Pudding Corner. Tea is poured, secrets simmer, gardens hide more than just weeds - and murder is blooming once again...

Pudding Corner is abuzz: the enigmatic Lord Hugh Darlington has returned to his crumbling ancestral home after years away. With his fiancée, he plans to revive the grand Darlington Hall - and who better to help than vintage aficionado Daphne Brewster?

Daphne is enchanted by the estate's stained-glass windows, regal turrets, and sprawling kitchen garden. But amidst the overgrown greenery, she stumbles upon something far less picturesque: a body. A body that nobody can identify.

As the shocking murder rocks the village, Daphne dusts off her sleuthing skills - despite the local PC's warnings to stay out of trouble. When Lord Darlington is attacked and a string of burglaries shakes Pudding Corner, it's clear that no one is safe.

With secrets buried deep and loyalties more tangled than ivy, Daphne must unearth the truth... before the killer strikes again.

Wickedly witty and brimming with twists as sharp as a pair of antique shears, The Body in the Kitchen Garden is a cosy crime page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very last clue is uncovered. Perfect for fans of Richard Coles, C.L Miller and Ian Moore.

'Blooming fabulous! The perfect book to get lost in . . . The cosiest of cosy crime' Veronica Henry on The Potting Shed Murder

'A village of secrets, a cast of zany characters: this is a romp of a read that warms the heart' Orlando Murrin on The Potting Shed Murder

'A really fun, fast-paced and atmospheric whodunnit. Perfect for fans of Agatha Raisin' Jessica Bull on The Potting Shed Murder

'A great modern cosy' Ian Moore on The Potting Shed Murder

'Delightful . . . Charming and fresh' Kuchenga Shenjé on The Potting Shed Murder

Publisher information

  • Publisher: John Murray Press
  • ISBN: 9780349703800
  • Number of pages: 272
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 22 mm
  • Weight: 200g
  • Languages: English

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The Body in the Kitchen Garden
nice balance of humour with interesting plot twists
The initial listing of places of interest and the villagers right at the front of the book sets the scene of a quintessential traditional English village. ... READ MORE
Anne T
The Body in the Kitchen Garden
Cosy Mystery
This was a great, cosy mystery - very Miss Marple 'ish', except the sleuth in the story is much younger. Set in the quintessential English village of Pu... READ MORE
Susan Owen
The Body in the Kitchen Garden
A great second in the series.
Daphne is back and once againshe's caught up in a mystery when she discovers a body in the garden of a stately manor. Who is it and why did they die. T... READ MORE
Kerry Henderson
The Body in the Kitchen Garden
Cosy crime with heart and humour
A lighthearted whodunit set in a village where everyone knows everyone else’s business. Daphne loves her family and runs the local antiques shop. She’s sol... READ MORE
Jenny Hill
The Body in the Kitchen Garden
3.5/5.
Welcome to Pudding Corner, where tea is poured, secrets simmer, and even the prettiest gardens can hide something dark. When Lord Hugh Darlington return... READ MORE
The Secret Book Review
The Body in the Kitchen Garden
Cozy Mystery
A delightful cozy crime novel set in the quaint Norfolk village of Pudding Corner. Daphne is our erstwhile sleuth who has moved from the bright lights to t... READ MORE
Nicola Ray
The Body in the Kitchen Garden
Great
Big Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the Publisher for the advanced copy! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this revi... READ MORE
Penny Makrelli
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.