DEATH OF A GHOSTWRITER

<p><strong>They say sharing is caring but sharing a husband? That's a grave mistake.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>And Hell hath no fury like three widows with a murder to solve . . .</strong></p><p></p><p>Albert Franklynn's sudden and mysterious death shocks the sleepy village of Monksworthy - especially his wife Sylvie who runs the local tearoom with her best friend Liz.</p><p></p><p>But the real surprise comes at the mortuary where not one but <em>three</em> grieving widows show up to identify his body.</p><p></p><p>It turns out that Albert wasn't just<em> </em>a devoted husband to Sylvie . . . <strong>He had two other wives. </strong>And when it's revealed he was also the anonymous ghostwriter behind one of Britain's most famous crime writers the plot thickens faster than Liz's treacle sponge.</p><p></p><p>As everyone reels from the revelation of Albert's double - <em>or triple</em> - life three widows reluctantly team up to investigate a mystery more tangled than the village's gaudy bunting: who killed Albert - and why.</p><p></p><p>But it turns out his list of enemies is longer than the village bake sale sign-up sheet. Can these three unlikely sleuths resolve their differences to become partners in crime-solving . . . <strong>before the killer writes them out of the story for good?</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>The start of an unmissable cozy crime series this gripping mystery about</strong> <strong>murder mayhem and marital mischief is perfect for fans of Faith Martin the Reverend Richard Coles Kristen Perrin Veronica Heley or Fiona Leitch.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>MEET OUR SLEUTHS</strong></p><p><strong>Sylvie Franklynn</strong> is a warm and dependable woman who has lived in Monksworthy in the beautiful Wye Valley for her entire life. She co-owns the village's tearoom with her best friend Liz and has a resilience that helps her weather life's challenges whether that be a polygamous husband or solving his murder . . .</p><p></p><p><strong>Liz Morgan</strong> is Sylvie's best friend and long-time business partner. A lifelong resident of Monksworthy Liz is practical down-to-earth and fiercely loyal. She is Sylvie's rock.</p><p></p><p><strong>Harriet Joyce</strong> is a meticulous and highly driven woman who works as an advice columnist under the pseudonym Aunt Aggie. Known for her love of routines and to-do lists Harriet's analytical mind and attention to detail will be crucial to get to the bottom of Albert's death.</p><p></p><p><strong>WELCOME TO MONKSWORTHY</strong></p><p>Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Wye Valley just on the Welsh border Monksworthy is the quintessential English village straight out of a postcard. Life revolves around the quaint village green bordered by winding cobblestone streets a cosy tea room and a bustling pub where everyone knows your name. But behind every pretty chintz curtain lurk lethal secrets just waiting to be uncovered.</p><p></p><p><strong>Readers are already hooked by the Wye Valley Widows:</strong></p><p></p><p>'<strong>Addictive</strong> . . . One of those rare books where <strong>the surprises just keep coming</strong> each one more shocking than the last.'</p><p></p><p>'<strong>Highly entertaining</strong> cute well-plotted and <strong>original.</strong>'</p><p></p><p>'A fun cozy <strong>I can see this turning into a fun TV series!</strong>'</p><p></p><p>'The characters were <strong>vibrant and relatable</strong> the writing was engaging and <strong>the story had just the right balance of heart and humour.</strong>'</p><p></p><p>'<strong>Perfect</strong> for fans of cozy mysteries.'</p><p></p><p>'Just when I thought I had it figured out: BAM! <strong>PLOT TWIST!</strong>'</p>