About the book

Amy's world has crumbled after a devastating rejection by her fiancé, just days before their long-anticipated wedding. Desperate to escape her melancholy, she seeks solace in the company of her brother, a vicar in the Yorkshire village. As Amy immerses herself in the village's traditional ethos, she hopes to find respite from her troubles. However, tranquillity proves elusive when a local resident is found murdered. The unsettling proximity of the crime strikes fear into Amy, and she can't help but feel that danger is around every corner. Her brother, the vicar, is thrust into the role of calming and assuring the villagers. But as complications arise, Amy finds herself clashing with the locals. With the police struggling to make headway, can Amy help her brother, and the authorities solve the crime that has shattered the tranquillity of their village?

Setting: Village of Nether Crimpton in South Yorkshire  

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 heartbroken woman unsure of the direction in her life. Amy is drawn into a web of fear, suspicion, and danger. Will she uncover the truth? Murder in the village leaves everyone on edge. Cozy suspense with atmosphere rather than graphic violence. Perfect for readers who enjoy   village mysteries and small communities with secrets. Gentle but twisty whodunits. Stories you can relax with in the evening.