Murder at Abbeymead Farm: A totally gripping cozy mystery novel

In the cozy village of Abbeymead, amateur sleuths Flora Steele and Jack Carrington are known for their crime-solving prowess. But they face a puzzling challenge with the latest mysterious murder. Set in Sussex, 1957, the duo is alerted when Percy Milburn, a newcomer with ambitious plans that have discontented many in the community, goes missing. Their search of the village leads to a grim discovery: Percy's body in a dilapidated farmhouse's cellar.Percy's demise, while tragic, isn't entirely surprising due to the numerous adversaries his ambitions garnered in the tight-knit rural area. Flora and Jack dive into their investigation but find themselves chasing shadows, as the perpetrator has meticulously concealed their traces. Potential suspects abound: Could it be Miss Minnie Howden, the anxious housekeeper with fond feelings for Percy? Or perhaps Sir Frederick Neville, the farm owner Percy wished to purchase? Or even Colin Palmer, who gained financially from Percy’s death? The question lingers—who among them despised Percy enough to kill him?The amateur detectives consistently hit dead ends, unable to uncover solid evidence. Their task becomes more daunting when their top suspect turns up dead, making the hunt for the killer even more urgent. However, the cunning villain manages to mislead them at every twist, dragging them closer to peril.Amidst the suspense, one wonders if this intricate case will deepen the connection between Flora and Jack. As a Goodreads reviewer noted, the narrative is so engrossing that it's hard to put the book down. Published by Bookouture in 2023, "Murder at Abbeymead Farm" by Merryn Allingham spans 264 pages in a paperback format, with dimensions of 12.7 x 19.9 x 1.8 cm, and is available in English under ISBN 9781837903030.