Murder in the Orchard - (Melissa Craig Mystery) by Betty Rowlands (Paperback)

The Malice Poetic Mystery is a gripping and unputdownable novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

When a blackbird sings at dawn each morning from a branch laden with rosy fruit, little do we know that beneath the trees lies a deadly secret.

Melissa Craig, a struggling writer, is invited to a country house for some much-needed peace and quiet, only to find herself embroiled in a murder mystery when the owner of the house is found dead in his own orchard.

With a cast of suspicious characters, including the seemingly timid wife, the secretary with whom he previously had an affair, and the gardener with an old secret, it's up to Melissa to unmask the killer before they strike again.

Will she be able to solve the mystery before it's too late? Find out in this completely unputdownable mystery for fans of Faith Martin, Joy Ellis, and P.D.

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