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When Flora Maguire receives an alarming telegram informing her of her father's tragic death in a riding accident, she races back from London to her childhood home.
But when Flora and her new husband, Bunny, get to Cleeve Abbey ' where she was once Governess to Eddy, Viscount Trent, and her father was butler to Earl Trent ' it's all is not well.
Flora's intention was to bury her father next to Lily, her mother, who sadly passed away when Flora was a small child. But it turns out that a mystery surrounds the whereabouts of Lily's final resting place.
No-one is willing to talk. And, with her father now dead in what seems like a suspicious accident, Flora must now strive alone to uncover hidden family secrets. And a terrible betrayal with the power to change everything'
A cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey, and set in the glorious Cotswolds landscape.
What people are saying about Anita Davison:
A lovely mystery evocative of the period from a talented writer' Helena Dixon
Intriguing' Clues to keep you guessing' I was caught up in the story immediately' Reader Review
I love, love, love this series! ' The intricate plot with its many odd characters kept me turning the pages until the stunning end. I highly recommend this to everyone who loves historical fiction and who would like to venture into the cozy mystery genre. Highly recommended!' Reader Review
An intriguing mystery' Flora makes a wily opponent with first rate detective skills' Reader Review
Would recommend to anyone who likes their heroines feisty' Reader Review
Previously published as *Murder at Cleeve Abbey.*
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