DEATH OF THE ELEVEN-TOED MAN

<p><strong>They say curiosity killed the cat but in the sleepy village of Monksworthy it's about to unearth a body.</strong></p><p></p><p>When local aristocrat Sir Barnaby Cavendish-Mortimer joins the village detectorists he's expecting old Roman coins and a Saturday morning stroll - not a dead body buried on his estate.</p><p></p><p><strong>A body with <em>eleven</em> toes.</strong></p><p></p><p>Naturally the villagers do what they do best: jump to conclusions. And all fingers - and toes it seems - point to Sir Barnaby as the killer.</p><p></p><p>As full-time busybodies and part-time sleuths Sylvie Liz and Harriet can't just sit back while their friend's reputation crumbles.</p><p></p><p>With a little snooping a lot of eavesdropping and more pastries than strictly necessary the trio are determined to clear Sir Barnaby's name.</p><p></p><p>But while the gossip swirls and suspicions mount another body is discovered. And this time Sylvie Liz and Harriet know the victim.</p><p></p><p><strong>This isn't just a case of whodunit - it's a question of who's next.</strong></p><p></p><p>Can the three amateur sleuths crack the case before the killer strikes again - or will one of them be next to end up six feet under . . . ?</p><p></p><p><strong>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>Why readers love 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>