Barking Up the Right Tree

Emily inherits her great aunt's cottage in Ashton Mead, Wiltshire, but is surprised to learn that she also owns a pet. She moves to the village and befriends Hannah, but her ex-boyfriend returns and puts her life in danger when she investigates a neighbor's disappearance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Oldcastle Books Ltd

Emily's world came crashing down when she lost her job and her boyfriend simultaneously. She was left with no direction and no sense of purpose. As she struggled to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, she received a shocking news: her great aunt had passed away, leaving her her cottage in the picturesque Wiltshire village of Ashton Mead.

At first, Emily was ecstatic. She had always dreamed of living in a small village, surrounded by nature and the peace of the countryside. But there was one condition to her inheritance: she had to take care of a pet. Emily had never owned a pet before, and the idea of being responsible for another living creature was daunting.

Nevertheless, she decided to take the plunge and set off for Ashton Mead. She was determined to make the best of this unexpected opportunity and create a new life for herself.

As she arrived in the village, Emily was greeted by the friendly faces of the locals. Hannah, who ran the Sunshine Tea Shoppe, welcomed her with a warm smile and offered her a cup of tea. Emily quickly made friends with other residents of the village, who were all eager to help her settle in.

Everything was going well until Emily's ex-boyfriend showed up. Despite the advice of her new friends, Emily decided to take him back. She was convinced that they could work things out and that he was the one for her.

But Emily's decision was not without consequences. As she began to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a neighbour, she unwittingly put her own life in danger. She discovered that the neighbour had been murdered, and the killer was still at large.

Emily was terrified, but she was determined to find the truth. She spent countless hours searching for clues, talking to witnesses, and piecing together the puzzle. But as she got closer to the truth, she found herself in over her head.

One night, Emily received a threatening phone call. The caller knew everything about her investigation and threatened to harm her if she didn't stop. Emily was scared and didn't know what to do. But she was also determined to protect the people she cared about and to bring the killer to justice.

With the help of her new friends, Emily was able to gather enough evidence to identify the killer. She confronted him in a dramatic showdown, and he was eventually caught and brought to trial.

In the end, Emily emerged victorious. She had not only solved the mystery of the neighbour's murder but had also found a new sense of purpose and meaning in her life. She realized that sometimes, the biggest challenges we face can also be the most rewarding.

As she settled back into her cottage in Ashton Mead, Emily felt a sense of peace and contentment that she had never experienced before. She knew that she had made the right decision to take a chance and create a new life for herself, even if it meant taking care of a pet.

Years went by, and Emily grew old in Ashton Mead. She continued to run the Sunshine Tea Shoppe, and she made many more friends in the village. But she never forgot the lessons she had learned from her past. She knew that life was unpredictable and that anything could happen at any time.

But she also knew that she had the strength and resilience to face whatever challenges came her way. And she knew that she would always have the support of her friends and family, who loved her unconditionally.

In the end, Emily's life in Ashton Mead was filled with joy, love, and adventure. She had faced her darkest moments and emerged stronger and more resilient than ever before. And she knew that she would always cherish the memories of the beautiful village that had become her home.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 196 x 130 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857305435