Barking Mad

Emily has settled in Ashton Mead, but when she finds a dead body in the river, she suspects her neighbor, Richard, is a murderer. She travels to London to find the man with whom Richard's wife was having an affair, but her life is in danger.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2023
Publisher: Oldcastle Books Ltd

Emily has found a new home in the picturesque village of Ashton Mead, where she lives with her beloved puppy, Poppy. Life seems to be finally going well for Emily, as she has secured a cozy cottage of her own, a job that she enjoys, and a circle of friends that support her. However, her peaceful existence is shattered when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of a woman who appears to have drowned in the river.

The other villagers immediately suspect Richard, Emily's next-door neighbor and a newcomer to the village. They are quick to point fingers at him, painting him as a cold-hearted murderer. Emily finds it difficult to believe that her friendly neighbor could be capable of such a heinous act. As she delves deeper into the investigation, Emily meets Adam, Richard's attractive son. Her feelings become more complicated as she develops a connection with him.

Determined to uncover the truth behind the death in the village, Emily embarks on a journey to London. She hopes to track down the man with whom Richard's wife was having an affair, believing that this could provide the key to clearing Richard's name. However, Emily's visit does not go as planned. Instead of finding the answers she seeks, she finds herself in danger, as she becomes a target for unknown assailants.

As Emily navigates through a web of lies and deceit, she realizes that the death in the village is not just about solving a crime. It is about uncovering a web of secrets that has been hidden for years. With the help of her friends and Adam, Emily must confront the dark forces that are trying to silence her and protect the truth from coming to light.

In the end, Emily emerges as a hero, as she exposes the truth and brings the real culprits to justice. She learns that sometimes, the most unexpected discoveries can lead to the greatest rewards, and that true friendship and love can conquer even the most challenging circumstances.

Weight: 176g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857305688