Dartmoor Murders: The gripping rural mystery series

When Juno Browne buys a wardrobe from Fred Crick, she finds a dead body inside. When Fred is found battered to death, Juno is determined to ignore her impulse to investigate. However, a stranger arrives who bears an uncanny resemblance to the dead man, and Henry Gillow tries to drag her into his quest to solve the mystery, with disastrous results.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2021
Publisher: Allison & Busby

Juno Browne, a young and ambitious entrepreneur, sets up her own antique store. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she discovers a dead body hidden inside a wardrobe she purchased from a local farmer named Fred Crick. Shocked and overwhelmed, Juno tries to ignore the incident, but when Fred's battered body is found in his burning cottage, the police become involved in the investigation. Despite the police's difficulties in linking the two deaths, Juno cannot resist her curiosity and decides to take matters into her own hands.

As she delves deeper into the case, Juno meets Henry Gillow, a stranger who bears an uncanny resemblance to the dead man in the wardrobe. Intrigued by Juno's reputation as Ashburton's amateur sleuth, Henry persuades her to join him in his quest to solve the mystery. However, their investigation takes a dangerous turn when they become targets of a mysterious group that seems to be connected to the deaths.

Juno and Henry must navigate through a web of lies, deceit, and danger as they try to uncover the truth behind the murders. They encounter various suspects, including Fred's estranged wife and his business partner, who all have their own motives and secrets. Juno's determination and intelligence help her to piece together the clues, but she soon realizes that she is in over her head.

As the stakes rise, Juno and Henry find themselves in a race against time to prevent another murder and catch the killer before it's too late. They must rely on each other's strengths and abilities to outwit their opponents and solve the mystery before it destroys their lives.

In the end, Juno and Henry emerge victorious, and the killer is brought to justice. Juno's reputation as a skilled amateur sleuth is further enhanced, and she continues to solve mysteries and help those in need. The case of the dead man in the wardrobe serves as a reminder that sometimes the most unexpected discoveries can lead to the biggest breakthroughs and that sometimes, the truth is hidden in plain sight.

Weight: 248g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749027018