When murder rocks her peaceful retirement, one reluctant sleuth must clear her name or be next on the menu…
When Georgina Drake trades London for the tranquil Norfolk countryside, she has simple plans: master pilates, rent out her converted barn to holidaymakers, and slowly heal from a terrible loss. But when she discovers the body of her latest guest – arrogant Cambridge professor Roland Garnett – everything changes.
With the police eyeing Georgina as a suspect and the poisoned curry that killed Garnett somehow linked to her friend’s farm shop, she has no choice but to investigate for herself. Alongside her unlikely team – aristocratic garden enthusiast Sybbie, and no-nonsense friends Francesca and Jodie – can Georgina untangle a web of deadly secrets and poisonous plants, and solve the mystery before her sleuthing puts her next in the killer’s sights…?
The perfect treat for fans of Faith Martin, Midsomer Murders, and anyone who believes the most dangerous sleuths come armed with nothing but sharp wits and a good pair of gardening shears.
Readers love the Georgina Drake mysteries:
‘The best first book in any series that I have ever read! All the characters are well developed, interesting and you feel that you know them… If only there were more than 5 stars to give – this book is a definite 10-star story!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘I honestly couldn’t put this book down… I am obsessed, and I will be reading every single one!!!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Hooked… I couldn’t stop reading it and want to immediately get my hands on the next book of the series. Highly recommend!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘A fantastic read. I could not put it down, and finished in one sitting. I love a good cozy mystery and this ticks all the boxes.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘I loved this book from page one, and it really kept me going until the end. I love the cozy mystery feeling of this book and it keeps you guessing until the end… Highly recommend! 5 stars here!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Sharp, witty, full of humour, with lots of entertaining characters all rolled into the chapters. I enjoyed every bit of it.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘This was a fast-paced mystery that had me hooked from the very first page! I love this author’s writing style. There is a twisty plot, intrigue, suspense, likeable characters, a budding romance, and an adorable dog… 5/5 stars.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Fun, warm, twisty and with the comfort of old friends, this really is a series to savour.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Just the right mixture of cosiness and suspense… Read in one sitting.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Wow what a book… I could not put it down.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Plenty of intrigue, twists and turns. A real murder mystery. A worthy five star read.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘I was really involved in this story… and it became a riddle to solve. Some really good characters and an excellent storyline… Ended on a high!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘An absolutely epic read! Loved every page. Couldn’t get enough of this one. It kept me on the edge of my seat! Well written and interesting. Can’t wait for more… Well done!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kate's written for as long as she can remember; it started with stories about ponies and dogs, moved into ghosts and history, and then into local history and romance. She's won three Romantic Novelists' Association awards for her romantic fiction - and is thoroughly enjoying her new life of crime! She lives in Norwich with her husband, two grown-up children, two spaniels and too many books to count. When she's not writing or researching, she'll be out at a gig or the theatre, at ballet class, doing cross-stitch, taking photographs of the sunrise while persuading the spaniels to stay still for one second, fossicking around on a beach or in archives, or exploring ancient buildings. She loves learning new things, which is why you'll always discover something different in a Kate Hardy book. Oh - and, like her heroine Georgina Drake, Kate's deaf but doesn't let it hold her back in any way.
