False Relation - (Abbot Agency Mystery) by Veronica Heley (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Bea Abbot discovers that secrets are never safe in a small village . . .

Julian Marston-Lang calls Bea Abbot in a panic - his glamorous step-cousin Mona has been murdered!
Mona's body was discovered in the garden of the house where she was living with her husband, Marcus. Once a billionaire businessman, Marcus's reversal of fortunes and inability to maintain his wife's lavish lifestyle was the source of heated rows. Did they reach breaking point?

While it seems an open-and-shut case, Marcus has mysteriously vanished. And Bea is sure there's something Julian isn't telling her . . . As she travels down to Marston Hall, Bea is determined to solve the mystery. But she's about to discover that there's more to Mona's death than meets the eye . . .

Fans of Richard Osman, M.C. Beaton and Agatha Christie will love this page-turning mystery.

Review Quotes

[A] competent, reliable heroine-- "Kirkus Reviews on False Name"

A good choice for fans of the British cozy, especially those with an Agatha Christie feel, combining gentle humor, an intrepid heroine, and an unusual plot with quirky twists-- "Booklist on False Account"

A perfect escape from weather vagaries, especially with a cup of tea-- "Booklist on False Gold"

A wealth of plot twists . . . an enticing read-- "Booklist on False Fire"

An entertaining British cozy featuring a feisty, quick-thinking heroine-- "Booklist on False Face"

Bizarre twists and sparkly characters . . . an endearing, entertaining read-- "Booklist on False Pride"

Heley expertly melds menace with humor. Fans of darker cozies won't be disappointed-- "Publishers Weekly on False Conclusion"

Sure to please fans who enjoy clever heroines, complex plots, gentle humor, and danger-- "Booklist on False Witness"

The urban equivalent of a British village cozy . . . A likable heroine, who can play the dithery old lady while cracking challenging cases, combines with suspenseful twists, quirky supporting characters, and a satisfying ending to make this a delight for fans of British mysteries-- "Booklist on False Conclusion"

Those fond of darker English cozies will find much to savor-- "Publishers Weekly on False Pride"