Welcome to Holmestead, England ~ where an American ex-pat, an archaeologist, and murder turn this picture postcard village upside down.Maggie Mulgrew runs The Ash Leaf, an antique shop in the quaint village of Holmestead, England ~ which has nothing to do with Sherlock, thank you very much. She sells her goods to disappointed tourists, and locals who appreciate her eclectic taste.Professor … taste.
Professor Pembroke Martin is hunting down an artifact that had been stolen by a former assistant ~ a hand-blown apothecary jar that is the center of an old ghost story. His search leads him to Holmestead, and a stubborn, fascinating American who has acquired the box that once contained the rare jar.
When the missing jar turns up, clutched in the hand of the very dead local historian, Martin becomes the prime suspect. With his future on the line, Martin turns to Maggie for help, and they join forces to find the real killer.
Maggie Mulgrew Mysteries:
Witch in the Dell and 2 More Mini Mysteries
Book 1 – Ghost of a Chance
Book 2 – Written on the Wind
Book 3 – Spirit of the Season
Book 4 – Dancing on her Grave
Book 5 – Way of the Witch
Book 6 – Ghosts of the Past
First Collection Books 1-3
Second Collection Books 4-6
Join Kit as he follows in his mum’s footsteps.
Kit Martin Mysteries:
Prequel – The Pharaoh’s Eye
Book 1 – The Witch’s Cup
Book 2 – The Roman’s Shield
more
This is a 5 star book that is a page burning quick read. How does a yank survive running the English antique shop she inherited from her aunt. Especially when two murders haunt the small English village and Maggie discovered both of them. How will it turn out for the dashing young archeologist that she has fallen for when he’s accused of the first murder?
This is a great short story that will keep you on edge all the way to the end
A great light read and a good distraction.
I enjoyed it did guess the end till almost done. Easy read
Liked the characters; normal people building relationships
if you’re a “cozy” fan this book is for you! i will definitely be reading more of this series!