Mystery at Apple Tree Cottage: A completely unputdownable cozy mystery novel (An Eve Mallow Mystery)

ISBN: 1838885277

Author: Chase, Clare

Condition: New

Obituary writer and amateur sleuth Eve Mallow is enjoying life in sleepy Saxford St Peter - until a mysterious murder lands right at her doorIts spring in Saxford St Peter - time to get back in the garden, listen to the birds, and take gentle strolls in the woods. But for some, its the season for murder.Eve Mallow is relishing the gentle pace of the village until a new arrival stirs everyone up. Ashton Foley is back: a teenage tearaway turned interior designer to the stars. Hes mad, bad and dangerous to know, but charming too - as Eve herself can testify - and every house in Saxford opens its doors to him.So when hes found murdered in the woods near his mothers home, Apple Tree Cottage, theres no shortage of suspects. A jealous husband? A spurned lover? Or has someone from his past life caught up with him?The police soon hit on a simple solution, and arrest his mothers partner Howard. Ashton always hated him, and he bears all the marks of a recent fight. But Ashtons mother, miles away in New Zealand, is convinced hes innocent, and enlists Eves help to prove it.Theres just one problem. Eve saw Howard sniffing around Apple Tree Cottage on the morning of the murder, and shes fairly sure hes guilty, tooAn unputdownable page-turner, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Agatha Christie and Betty Rowlands.See what readers are saying about the Eve Mallow series:Stunning loved the story and the pacing and just everything about it a great story that I couldn't put down The twists and turns were great. Crossroad ReviewsPlenty of plot twists, red herrings, and misdirection. Kept me in suspense. I loved it! Goodreads Reviewer, ?????Drags the reader right into the plot from day one. She writes so vividly I can almost imagine Im on the dunes walking Gus, an inspiration of a dog that steals the show. The plot is strong A Marplesque amateur sleuth. Jenny OBrien, ?????I really enjoyed reading this! Loved the typical English village location and the very Jessica Fletcher-type protagonist I am anxious to read more of this character soon! Goodreads Reviewer, ?????Kept me on my toes throughouta cracking follow up book which completely satisfied although it did leave me gagging for the next in series. Goodreads Reviewer, ?????I devoured the mystery in one sitting. Highly recommend this series. NetGalley reviewerLike coming home. I loved the atmosphere Looking forward to the next part. 5 stars B for Bookreview, ?????I thoroughly enjoyed it loved the setting I was reminded of a modern-day Miss Marple. Goodreads Reviewer, ?????Eve's character is perfect, the setting is ideal and the mysteries abound. Robin Loves ReadingI loved this book everything an old-fashioned sleuthing ought to be I flew through the pages Shalinis Books & Reviews, ?????A cast of characters who are inviting and warm. I love Eve, and the people she befriends in this small village as she digs for the truth I'm happy to highly recommend this writer and her books! Roxx is Reading, ?????