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A Body In The Bookshop by Helen Cox

Amateur Sleuthing

A Body In The Bookshop by Helen Cox is a compelling contemporary crime novel that I read in just one sitting. It is the second book in A Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mystery series but can be read as a stand-alone.

I enjoyed once more meeting up with familiar faces. As murder and mayhem ensue, amateur sleuth Kitt Hartley finds herself once more trying to solve crimes.

There are links to books and bookshops meaning that Kitt Hartley is in her element. Like a modern-day Miss Marple, Kitt Hartley is determined to get to the bottom and solve all the crimes. She also has contacts on the local police force who help her out.

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Murder By The Minster by Helen Cox

Apr30

Entertaining

Murder By The Minster by Helen Cox is a fabulous contemporary crime novel and the first book in A Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mystery series which promises to be entertaining.

Kitt Hartley is a well-read librarian turned amateur sleuth as her best friend is accused of murder. As with all amateur sleuths, Kitt Hartley pokes her nose into some dangerous situations in order to uncover the truth.

As with the fictional Miss Marple, Kitt Hartley also has a friend on the police force. She is urged not to investigate but this falls on deaf ears!

All the characters are well drawn and believable. There was some light-hearted banter, and I loved the inclusion of book quotes and titles by Kitt Hartley.

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