DEATH OF THE ELEVEN-TOED MAN

’With its blend of wit, charm and cleverly plotted surprises, Death of the Eleven-Toed Man is proof that village life is anything but quiet.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐They say curiosity killed the cat, but in the sleepy village of Monksworthy, it’s about to unearth a body.Life is finally settling down for the Wye Valley Widows. Sylvie, Liz and Harriet are content running their tearoom, swapping gossip and sprucing up Monksworthy for the upcoming Village of the Year competition.But peace and quiet was never going to last in their picture-perfect corner of the Wye Valley. When their friend and local aristocrat Sir Barnaby Cavendish-Mortimer joins the village detectorists, he unearths something a little more unexpected than just old Roman coins - a dead body buried on his estate.A body with eleven toes.The villagers waste no time jumping to conclusions. All fingers - and toes, it seems - point to Sir Barnaby as the killer. The Widows know that can’t be true. So, armed with endless cups of tea, sharp intuition and more pastries than strictly necessary, they roll up their sleeves to clear his name.Then someone else is found dead. And this time, Sylvie, Liz and Harriet know the victim. This isn’t just a case of whodunit - it’s a question of who’s next.Can the Wye Valley Widows solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again - or will one of them be next?Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, the Reverend Richard Coles, Kristen Perrin, Veronica Heley or Fiona Leitch.MEET OUR SLEUTHSSylvie Franklynn is a warm and dependable woman who has lived in Monksworthy in the beautiful Wye Valley for her entire life. She co-owns the village’s tearoom with her best friend, Liz, and has a resilience that helps her weather life’s challenges, whether that be a polygamous husband, or solving his murder . . .Liz Morgan is Sylvie’s best friend and long-time business partner. A lifelong resident of Monksworthy, Liz is practical, down-to-earth and fiercely loyal. She is Sylvie’s rock.Harriet Joyce is a meticulous and highly driven woman who works as an advice columnist under the pseudonym Aunt Aggie. Known for her love of routines and to-do lists, Harriet’s analytical mind and attention to detail will be crucial to get to the bottom of anything.WELCOME TO MONKSWORTHYNestled in the heart of the picturesque Wye Valley, just on the Welsh border, Monksworthy is the quintessential English village, straight out of a postcard. Life revolves around the quaint village green, bordered by winding cobblestone streets, a cosy tea room and a bustling pub where everyone knows your name. But behind every pretty chintz curtain lurk lethal secrets, just waiting to be uncovered.Why readers love the Wye Valley Widows:’If you’re a Miss Marple devotee looking for modern successors to Agatha Christie’s legacy, the Wye Valley Widows deliver that same blend of village intrigue and unlikely heroines.’ Paula P.’A charming whodunnit filled with warm characters and a clever plot.’ Diane T.’Twisty, turny, intriguing, and very clever.’ Phil R.’A fun cozy, I can see this turning into a fun TV series!’ NetGalley review’An absolute delight from start to finish.’ Linda’Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries.’ NetGalley review