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A new job can be killer in this series debut mystery set in Wales, perfect for fans of Sheila Connolly and Paige Shelton.
After crossing the pond, Dr. Gwen Griffith finds herself in the quirky place she fell in love with, Dillynaidd, Wales. A former managing editor for a Texan newspaper, Gwen is ready for the next stage in her life as the head of the journalism department at the local university in town. With her best friend, Carolyn Sparks–who is also the university’s dean–at her side, Dillynaidd feels like a dream, until murder comes knocking at her doorstep.
Gwen had only just met the victim, Dr. Alice Rice, at a faculty party, but that doesn't stop police detective Gareth Jones from suspecting her of foul play–after all, the victim was found on her doorstep. With her journalism background, Gwen decides that it’s up to her to clear her own name. But she’ll need all the help she can get when her idyllic small-town life is turned upside down in order to stay one step ahead of the killer.
This brand-new series by Lucy Connelly, author of the Scottish Isle mysteries, will charm cozy mystery readers everywhere.
Review:
Gwen and Carolyn went to college together at college in Wales, and stayed friends. When her job as managing editor is pushed aside for online content director, she feels like early retirement isn't for her, but she's not sure what to do. Then Carolyn offers her the job to run the new Journalism school at their former alma mater. It seems like perfect timing. Only, college politics being what they are, she didn't realize others had been trying to get the job and feel antagonistic towards her. Then when the death of one of them occurs literally on her doorstep, in her arms, she's the number one suspect. It will take all the help of her friends to figure out who has it in for her, and who may be bumping off faculty! A fun mystery, with plenty of red herrings, that will keep you reading just 'one more chapter', and wishing you were in Wales! I'm looking forward to seeing more from this series!
About the Author:
Lucy Connelly travels around the world, usually with her bossy dog in tow. Her favorite pastime is sipping tea in a quaint café as she turns each passerby into a murder victim, witness, or suspect. If she stares at you strangely, don’t worry. She only murdered you in her book. ie=UTF8&n=133140011" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2162a1; text-decoration-line: none;">hardcover edition
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