A Bookish Betrayal: a gripping English cozy mystery full of twists (The Chiltern Hills Mysteries Book 9)
By Anthea Fraser
Cozy up with a cup of tea and discover an utterly irresistible mystery, set amid England’s picture-perfect Chiltern Hills.
Meet Rona Parish, a feisty biographer with a talent for digging up murder and mystery wherever she goes — and Gus, the adorable Golden Retriever trotting loyally at her heels!
Rona is eager to interview Frank Hathaway. The modest pensioner has led an extraordinary life. But Rona doesn’t expect the deadly secret waiting at the end of his twisty trip down memory lane.
A year ago, Frank saw something terrible. Two cars, speeding down a winding country road after dark.
What happened next is a blur Frank can’t make sense of. The twisted wreckage of one car. The driver’s face, as he gasped out a single, dying word. Frenzy.
The police tell Frank he should let it go. That he can’t trust his own memories of that night.
But Rona’s not so sure. The victim was a curious young reporter who uncovered many dark secrets in his time.
It’s only a question of which — and whose — was worth killing for.
Fans of Faith Martin, M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman, the Reverend Richard Coles and Betty Rowlands are sure to be enchanted by these charming mysteries, set in the beautiful Chiltern Hills.
Please note, this book was previously published as Justice Postponed.
Readers ADORE the Chiltern Hills Mysteries:
‘A classic British cozy.’ Booklist
‘A decent puzzler with surprises popping up at respectable intervals.’ Kirkus Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Rona is completely lovable!’ Mia, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of those books that I couldn’t put down but didn’t want to finish.’ Ruth, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fraser has a knack of pulling the reader into the world she has created . . . absolutely compelling.’ Amazon reader
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Intricate and so well-constructed . . . a perfect candidate for a long binge or a buddy read.’ Annie, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twisty story that kept me guessing and surprised me often.’ Annarella, Amazon
MEET THE SLEUTH
Spirited Rona Parish may be happily married — to handsome but noisy illustrator Max — but she won’t give up her independence. To her parents’ dismay, Rona still goes by her maiden name and insists on her own unconventional way of living. Max vacates the couple’s townhouse on weekdays, allowing Rona to write, and sleuth, in peace — without any distractions. Unless you count Gus, her bouncy and devoted golden retriever — and the occasional visit from Rona’s chaotic twin sister, Lindsey.
THE SETTING
Sophisticated Rona loves travel and the occasional jaunt to London. But Marsborough, the town where she was born, is the home she’ll always return to. Somewhere betwixt London and Oxford, nestled in the rolling green Chiltern Hills, Rona knows every street in this market town off by heart. Or so she thinks . . . because there’s far more to sleepy little Marsborough than meets the eye.
Cozy up with a cup of tea and discover an utterly irresistible mystery, set amid England’s picture-perfect Chiltern Hills.
Meet Rona Parish, a feisty biographer with a talent for digging up murder and mystery wherever she goes — and Gus, the adorable Golden Retriever trotting loyally at her heels!
Rona is eager to interview Frank Hathaway. The modest pensioner has led an extraordinary life. But Rona doesn’t expect the deadly secret waiting at the end of his twisty trip down memory lane.
A year ago, Frank saw something terrible. Two cars, speeding down a winding country road after dark.
What happened next is a blur Frank can’t make sense of. The twisted wreckage of one car. The driver’s face, as he gasped out a single, dying word. Frenzy.
The police tell Frank he should let it go. That he can’t trust his own memories of that night.
But Rona’s not so sure. The victim was a curious young reporter who uncovered many dark secrets in his time.
It’s only a question of which — and whose — was worth killing for.
Fans of Faith Martin, M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman, the Reverend Richard Coles and Betty Rowlands are sure to be enchanted by these charming mysteries, set in the beautiful Chiltern Hills.
Please note, this book was previously published as Justice Postponed.
Readers ADORE the Chiltern Hills Mysteries:
‘A classic British cozy.’ Booklist
‘A decent puzzler with surprises popping up at respectable intervals.’ Kirkus Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Rona is completely lovable!’ Mia, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of those books that I couldn’t put down but didn’t want to finish.’ Ruth, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fraser has a knack of pulling the reader into the world she has created . . . absolutely compelling.’ Amazon reader
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Intricate and so well-constructed . . . a perfect candidate for a long binge or a buddy read.’ Annie, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twisty story that kept me guessing and surprised me often.’ Annarella, Amazon
MEET THE SLEUTH
Spirited Rona Parish may be happily married — to handsome but noisy illustrator Max — but she won’t give up her independence. To her parents’ dismay, Rona still goes by her maiden name and insists on her own unconventional way of living. Max vacates the couple’s townhouse on weekdays, allowing Rona to write, and sleuth, in peace — without any distractions. Unless you count Gus, her bouncy and devoted golden retriever — and the occasional visit from Rona’s chaotic twin sister, Lindsey.
THE SETTING
Sophisticated Rona loves travel and the occasional jaunt to London. But Marsborough, the town where she was born, is the home she’ll always return to. Somewhere betwixt London and Oxford, nestled in the rolling green Chiltern Hills, Rona knows every street in this market town off by heart. Or so she thinks . . . because there’s far more to sleepy little Marsborough than meets the eye.