MURDER IN BLOOM by Liz Fielding
MURDER IN BLOOM by Liz Fielding - Crime
Abby is a gardener but also a good investigative nose. When she is invited onto the set of a gardening show having just won a gold medal for her work, she is rather anticipatory, but pushed on by her media loving daughter she does it. The host, a well known celebrity, is late to the set and when she collapses Abby is on hand to help and to hear things. Daisy’s death doesn't seem suspicious at first but as the pieces come together Abby realises there is more to the gardening programme than anyone first thought.
This is part of a series but happily stands alone (just Abby’s background is the interlinking thread- but why miss out on two other 5*(from me) reads?). I like Abby and her tenacity for justice as well as being a good friend to those who need her- but don’t always know it, as Fay, Daisy’s assistant in this book was. There’s everything from a little romance, plenty of drama and of course the odd murder amongst the gardening and TV community. It's a cozy crime type read with clever twists and a very comfortable feel amongst an intriguing plot line. Love this series and very much look forward to more.
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MEET ABBY FINCH. SHE’S A BUSY MUM OF THREE, AN EXPERT GARDENER AND THE STAR OF YOUR NEW FAVOURITE COZY MURDER MYSTERY. One part jealousy. Two parts rage. Somewhere in Abby’s sleepy little village, the perfect murder is brewing . . . Abby enters the Maybridge Flower Show, never dreaming for one moment that she’ll win the gold. Or an invitation to appear on telly, alongside gardening legend Daisy Dashwood! Some people say Daisy’s a tiresome diva. But starry-eyed Abby can’t wait for the cameras to start rolling. Until . . . Daisy staggers out on stage. Only to collapse at Abby’s feet. Her demise might seem like a tragic accident — resulting from a cocktail of booze and hay-fever medicine. But Abby’s not so sure. She starts digging, to uncover shifty suspects at every turn. From snarky co-stars to a toy-boy lover, they all had reason to want Daisy dead and gone. And that’s not the only puzzle playing on Abby’s mind . . . In life, Daisy went nowhere without her trusty caddy of healing teas. Now it’s vanished. What if someone’s been tampering with Daisy’s favourite cuppa? Fans of Faith Martin, Jane Adams, Frances Evesham, M.C. Beaton, Clare Chase or Jeanne M. Dams will love this addictive cozy mystery! READERS LOVE THE MAYBRIDGE MURDER MYSTERIES: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great cozy mystery with intelligent sleuthing, well-drawn characters, and some really wow surprises.’ Jan T. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love a cozy mystery, add in a Christmas setting and it makes for a great read. Great story and characters. Well written. I really enjoyed it.’ Stacey P. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A delightful cozy murder mystery with a steady pace and an ensemble of compelling characters. Eager to explore more from this author in the future.’ Karin H. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This cozy murder mystery has a lovely seasonal feel and rural setting.’ Yvonne C. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was a nice cozy read. Definitely one to curl up with and have a nice cup of tea. Winter cozy mysteries are the best.’ Moniqua S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A quirky main character, a charming little village, murder and mayhem — the perfect recipe for a cozy mystery. This talented author has written a page turner. The story moves quickly with a cast of realistic characters.’ Brenda B. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book proved to be the ideal cozy mystery, perfectly timed for the holiday season.’ Miranda S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Charming Christmas cozy mystery with a lovely female protagonist. I thought Abby was very well written, you feel as if you know her. Clever plotting and some truly hateful villains too.’ Amanda P. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A well written story with a very clever plot and a great mystery which kept my interest all the way through — for once I had no idea who might have done it.’ Avril H. MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE AMATEUR SLEUTH Brilliant gardener and the busy mum of three, Abby Finch’s dreams of winning gold at Chelsea Flower Show were put on hold by an unplanned pregnancy and marriage. But she wouldn’t have it any other way. These days she’s kept on her toes looking after her beloved family, running her own business and dealing with her imminent divorce. In an effort to keep things cordial, she’s allowed her ex to bully her into restoring the garden of his family home. Thankfully she’s surrounded herself with a great group of friends to lean on. THE SETTING Pretty Maybridge is a charming village set in the sheep-dotted Cotswolds hills, with a long history stretching back to Tudor times. It’s the type of place where everyone knows each other, but there's a wonderful bookshop on the corner of the bridge, a popular riverside café and a bustling market at Christmastime. And with Bristol nearby and a big supermarket round the corner.
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