Dying for a Garden Party — V.L. McBeath

Two families, one man and murder. Eliza Thomson Investigates...A dead body in the study, a lifetime of memories, and an old oak tree.A garden party at Oak House, the home of Mr and Mrs Hartley, is the perfect way to bring the villagers of Moreton-on-Thames together.Retired banker and self-made man, Mr Hartley dominates everyone around him. He's ruthless in business and frightened of no one, but since the accident he's spent his time as a recluse.When his wife arranges a birthday party for him, it's the perfect cover for murder.In a world where secrets and lies are the norm, amateur sleuth Eliza Thomson and her friend Connie are more than willing to help the police with their enquiries...This is the fourth standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries, and women sleuths with attitude, you'll love this historical British series.Get your copy today!Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series:•A Deadly Tonic•Murder in Moreton•Death of an Honourable Gent•Dying for a Garden Party•A Scottish Fling•A Christmas Murder•The Palace MurderNB. This series is written in UK English