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A Terrible Village Poisoning: A funny and feel-good British cosy mystery

A Terrible Village Poisoning: A funny and feel-good British cosy mystery

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Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker are on holiday in the village of St-Martins-on-the-Water, where the local mayor is poisoned by his meal. The villagers are convinced that the duo are bad news, but why? As more people in the village become unwell, the question remains: is The Poisoner back, or is this the work of a new killer? A Terrible Village Poisoning is a charming cosy mystery that will make you laugh out loud.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Canelo


With school out for the summer, Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker are taking advantage of the break to go on holiday. They plan to explore the village of St-Martins-on-the-Water and rest before the chaos of Mrs Smith's impending hen do. By the end of their first night, the local mayor lies dead on the floor of the hotel restaurant, having been poisoned by his meal. The villagers are convinced: The Poisoner is back. As the residents turn to the duo with suspicion and begin to freeze them out, Margery and Clementine are left with more questions than answers. Everyone is convinced that the pair – and Clementine in particular – are bad news, but why? And as more people in the village start to become unwell, the question remains, is The Poisoner back, or is this the work of a new killer? And will they strike again?

A charming cosy mystery that will make you laugh out loud, perfect for fans of Julia Chapman and Fiona Leitch.

Praise for A Terrible Village Poisoning:

"A Terrible Village Poisoning is a really great cosy whodunnit. The plot had me guessing right to the end, and the cast of characters, so warm and vivid, were an absolute joy. I'm really looking forward to the next one." - Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants

"A favourite series of mine. Hendy has written a great mystery with the perfect blend of suspects, clues, and red herrings that you'll be scratching your head till the end. Highly recommend!" - Reader review

"An enjoyable, light-hearted read. I love Clementine and her dry wit and humour, and Margery is the perfect partner for her. I am absolutely in love with the series... i.e., I can't wait to read the next one!" - Reader review

The characters are so well written that they are really easy to picture in the mind's eye. - Reader review

"I am absolutely in love with the series... i.e., I can't wait to read the next one!" - Reader review

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 128 x 231 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800326538

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