About the book

Jenny, a woman who has chosen the tranquillity of the village of Peaklow as her home after a lifetime of globetrotting, finds herself drawn into a web of strange local behaviours. A charming man who is one of the first she met in the village is discovered dead. The authorities are unable to determine whether it was an accident or murder. A break-in at Jenny's premises further rattles her spirit and casts a shadow over her fresh start in life. The community now eye her with suspicion, as the police turn their attention to her in their search for answers.

Setting: Village of Peaklow in the English countryside, Peak District   

Tone: Cozy, character-led mystery with intrigue rather than gore 

In this book you’ll find a picturesque English village with shadows under the surface. A newcomer heroine rebuilding her life after years abroad. Local friendships, rivalries and shifting loyalties. A suspicious death and a break-in that changes everything. Cozy suspense with atmosphere rather than graphic violence. Perfect for readers who enjoy village mysteries and small communities with secrets. Gentle but twisty whodunit. Stories you can relax with in the evening.