A Cotswold Killing
The compelling cosy crime series
(Author) Rebecca TopeThea Osbourne has just lost her beloved father and, with her faithful spaniel Hepzie, she retreats to her next house-sitting job, hoping to find peace and quiet to deal with her grief. As she settles down to two weeks of solitude her biggest challenges are jigsaw puzzles, and bats in the bedroom, but when her bossy elder sister arrives on the doorstep having witnessed a horrific killing, the rural serenity in Lower Slaughter is shattered. Investigating a murder while being a responsible house-sitter is no easy task, especially when you've got a dog-killer and a temperamental parrot on your hands.
Rebecca Tope
Rebecca Tope is a British author known for her popular crime novels set in the English countryside. With a background in agriculture and environmental science, Tope's novels often feature intricate plots set against the backdrop of rural life. Her most notable works include the "Cotswold Mysteries" series, which follows the investigations of amateur sleuth Thea Osborne. Tope's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the countryside and well-developed characters. She has made a significant impact on the cozy mystery genre, drawing readers in with her engaging storytelling and attention to detail. Her most famous work is "A Cotswold Killing," the first book in the "Cotswold Mysteries" series.