A Body at the Farmhouse — P.F. Ford

Detective Norman is out of retirement and back on the beat in a rainy Welsh seaside town. Llangwelli might be short on sunshine, but it's certainly not short on murders . . . Norman may seem a bit old-fashioned, but he's always willing to learn from his band of misfit recruits.It's not exactly how a groom would expect to find his bride on their wedding day. Early that morning, David Griffiths discovers his wife-to-be's body hanging in the stables at the idyllic farmhouse where they were due to pledge 'til death do us part.It appears to be a clear-cut case of suicide. But Detective Norman is not convinced. Why would a vibrant, successful young woman take her own life on her wedding day?Everyone says Tilly had a heart of gold. So who would want to kill her?Detective Norman's investigations reveal that Tilly wasn't quite the happy-go-lucky person she appeared to be - and she isn't the only family member hiding a dark secret.Tilly's older brother, her best friend, the groom himself: the list of suspects quickly grows. Can Detective Norman and his team uncover the culprit before more wedding guests meet a grisly end?This absolutely gripping detective mystery full of twists and turns is perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, J.D. Kirk, Pauline Rowson, Elly Griffiths, Matt Brolly and Simon McCleave.