Betrayal in the Cotswolds : The enthralling cosy crime series
(Author) Rebecca TopeA handsome, if slightly shabby, stone house in Upper Oddington is home to Umberto Kingley as well as his three dogs and will be Thea Slocombe's latest house-sitting assignment. Without even a local shop, Thea expects the location to be one of her quietest, until the serene atmosphere is shattered with a fatal hit-and-run. The ensuing high-profile police investigation plunges Thea deep into the victim's complicated family dynamics and the rift that had already torn it apart. And she cannot help wondering if the reverberations of scandal have led to a deliberate and murderous assault.
Rebecca Tope
Rebecca Tope is a British author known for her popular crime novels set in the English countryside. With a background in agriculture and environmental science, Tope's novels often feature intricate plots set against the backdrop of rural life. Her most notable works include the "Cotswold Mysteries" series, which follows the investigations of amateur sleuth Thea Osborne. Tope's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the countryside and well-developed characters. She has made a significant impact on the cozy mystery genre, drawing readers in with her engaging storytelling and attention to detail. Her most famous work is "A Cotswold Killing," the first book in the "Cotswold Mysteries" series.