A Body in Seaview Grange

Practice nurse Kate Palmer is ready for some peace and quiet in her little Cornish village, but there’s soon to be a murder on her doorstep… Kate’s retirement in Cornwall hasn’t quite gone as planned – Lavender Cottage ... Read more

Practice nurse Kate Palmer is ready for some peace and quiet in her little Cornish village, but there’s soon to be a murder on her doorstep… Kate’s retirement in Cornwall hasn’t quite gone as planned – Lavender Cottage is in need of substantial repairs and her sister Angie’s fondness for gin does rather stretch the purse-strings. So when Kate is asked to do some nursing at the luxury retirement flats in Seaview Grange, she jumps at the chance. The old Victorian house has stunning views of the sea and the retirees are a peaceful bunch. That is, until Edina Martinelli, a glamorous ex-opera singer, is found poisoned in her home. Edina’s death is ruled an overdose by Digoxin, the same medication she had been on for years. But Kate is sure the woman she met was not suicidal, and with the reputation of her practice on the line, she decides to do some digging. Luckily she’s got the newly retired Detective Inspector Woody Forrest to help her… It’s not long before Kate discovers evidence of foul play, and there’s no shortage of suspects. Was it the besotted vicar? The ill-tempered stepson? Or perhaps Edina’s neighbour finally had enough of her constant warbling. It seems everyone had a motive, but who amongst them had the stomach for murder? And will they kill again? If you love murder mysteries by Agatha Christie, Faith Martin or Joy Ellis, then this page-turning novel will have you reading late into the night! What readers are saying about the Kate Palmer series: ‘Looking for a cozy, British mystery novel? You’ve got to read A Body in Seaview Grange by Dee MacDonald… You’ll immediately be drawn to the relatable and superb cast of close-knit seaside village characters… It’s a fantastic murder mystery, a charming whodunit, really, with lots of red-herrings to keep you guessing until the last page!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘One of my fav authors… a satisfying whodunit and I really didn’t have a clue as all suspects had motive and reason but the killer when unmasked was a surprise. 10/10.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘A perfect example of how a cozy mystery should be written… I love it.’ B for Book Review, ???? ‘Some surprising suspects, red herrings, and some really colourful characters. Loved it!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘Thoroughly enjoyable, fully entertaining and satisfied a craving for some gentle escapism. Looking forward to more in what is a new series for this author…’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘This is a cosy mystery with many twists and makes for an enjoyable read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ???? ‘I found myself racing through this one, eager to find out who did what – and to who! A terrific read… a full house of sparkling stars… Less