Death in the Cotswolds: Even quiet country villages have their secrets… (Cotswold Mysteries Book 3)

Thea Osborne is thanking her lucky stars. After two disastrous housesitting incidents in which she unwittingly became embroiled in murder and mayhem, she is only too happy to have a bit of time to concentrate on her blossoming releationship with DI Phil Hollis. The couple has retreated to Phil's late aunt's cottage in Cold Aston, and other than the odd interruption from his childhood acquaintance, the eccentric Ariadne, they look forward to some peace and quiet. But the bad luck that plagues the hapless Thea and her beloved spaniel Hepzibah is never far away. With autumn drawing in, preparations for Samhain, the pagan origin of Halloween, are well underway when Ariadne discovers a very tangible reminder of the season of death: a body laid out like a sacrificial victim on Notgrove Barrow.It soon becomes apparent that the cosy village has more than its share of secrets. But just how far will some go to keep them hidden? Formats : EPUB, ORIGINAL_EPUB Thea Osbourne is thanking her lucky stars. After two disastrous housesitting incidents in which she unwittingly became embroiled in murder and mayhem, she is only too happy to have a bit of peace and quiet. The only positive thing that came out of her experiences, she thinks, is her blossoming relationship with DI Phil Hollis and she relishes the thought of their spending some quality time together while she helps him clear out his late aunt's cottage in the small village in which he grew up. Even meeting Phil's childhood acquaintance, the eccentric Ariadne with her abrupt manner and queer habits, can not detract from Thea's happiness. But the bad luck that plagues the hapless Thea and her beloved spaniel Hepzipah is never far away. With autumn drawing in, preparations for Samhain, or Halloween, are well underway when Ariadne discovers a very tangible reminder of the season of death on Notgrove Barrow: a body laid out like a sacrificial victim. Unlikely companions, Thea and Ariadne find themselves thrown together as they try to uncover the events that led to the fatality. It soon becomes apparent that the cosy village has more than its share of secrets. But, just how far will some go to keep them hidden Thea Osborne Is Thanking Her Lucky Stars. After Two Disastrous Housesitting Incidents In Which She Unwittingly Became Embroiled In Murder And Mayhem, She Is Only Too Happy To Have A Bit Of Time To Concentrate On Her Blossoming Releationship With Di Phil Hollis. The Couple Has Retreated To Phil's Late Aunt's Cottage In Cold Aston, And Other Than The Odd Interruption From His Childhood Acquaintance, The Eccentric Ariadne, They Look Forward To Some Peace And Quiet. But The Bad Luck That Plagues The Hapless Thea And Her Beloved Spaniel Hepzibah Is Never Far Away. With Autumn Drawing In, Preparations For Samhain, The Pagan Origin Of Halloween, Are Well Underway When Ariadne Discovers A Very Tangible Reminder Of The Season Of Death: A Body Laid Out Like A Sacrificial Victim On Notgrove Barrow. It Soon Becomes Apparent That The Cosy Village Has More Than Its Share Of Secrets. But Just How Far Will Some Go To Keep Them Hidden? Thea Osborne is thanking her lucky stars. After two disastrous house-sitting incidents in which she unwittingly became embroiled in murder and mayhem, she is only too happy to have a bit of time to concentrate on her blossoming relationship with DI Phil Hollis. The couple has retreated to Phil's late aunt's cottage in Cold Aston, and other than the odd interruption from his childhood acquaintance, the eccentric Ariadne, they look forward to some peace and quiet. But the bad luck that plagues the hapless Thea and her beloved spaniel Hepzibah is never far away. With autumn drawing in, preparations for Samhain, the pagan origin of Halloween, are well underway when Ariadne discovers a very tangible reminder of the season of death: a body laid out like a sacrificial victim on Notgrove Barrow. It soon becomes apparent that the cozy village has more than its share of secrets. But just how far will some go to keep them hidden?