Kate Palmer #6
Nurse Kate Palmer is Cornwall’s answer to Miss Marple! But when a body turns up in her own garden can Kate solve the crime? Or is the murder a bit too close to home?Kate Palmer is stunned when she wakes up one morning to discover the body of a man in the beautiful garden of Lavender Cottage. She’s spent the last few years renovating her cozy, clifftop cottage with its gorgeous views of the sparkling Cornish sea. And a death right under her nose is more than a little unsettling…When Woody Forrest, Kate’s new husband and the village’s retired detective inspector, takes a closer look he realises the victim is none other than Frank Ford – Woody’s old nemesis. Now, Frank is lying dead amongst the daisies… strangled with Woody’s blue police tie.Kate is certain the man she loves is not a murderer and is determined to prove his innocence. But who would want to kill Frank and frame Woody? As Kate investigates, Frank’s family seem to be the obvious suspects. Could it be Jason Ford, the youngest son, who has an odd obsession with birdwatching? Sid Kinsella, the angry father-in-law? Or Sharon Mason, the troublesome daughter?When another member of the Ford family bites the dust while Woody is tending his allotment, it’s clear the killer is determined to bury Woody’s reputation. But when a chance conversation on Bluebell Road provides Kate with a clue, she must find a woman named Rose, who could hold the answers Kate is looking for.But Kate needs to dig up the truth – and fast! – before poor Woody is thrown behind bars. Can she solve the case and save her husband before it’s too late?
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Review
Nurse Kate Palmer is back and she is sleuthing like there is no tomorrow. 😊
Kate often stumbles upon dead bodies, but now it’s seems like they are delivered on her doorstep (well, her back garden to be more accurate but let’s not go nit picking 😉). It’s even more shocking when her husband, Woody, who is an ex police officer recognises the deceased. And it’s getting worse. It seems like they crossed swords in the past. Not everyone is as convinced that Woody is innocent except for Kate.
So Kate would not be Kate if she would not move heaven on earth in order to clear her husband’s and maybe her own name as soon as possible.
Woody, who is never a fan of his wife’s ‘hobby’ does not seem to have any problem with her diving into the case. It’s not as if he does not worry about her or does not think about her constantly, but he does not seem to mind as much now. Aren’t you happy now with a wife like Kate, Woody? You cannot really count on the police, can you. 😊
So Kate digs and Kate reveals, but the killer has no intention to go to jail any time soon. They have other plans. Will Kate be able to put a stop to that?
Sometimes people are dishonest, but they still can have their heart in the right place. Was it the right decision though? Maybe the culprit should not have come out scot free and than all this could have been avoided. On the other hand, us readers, would have missed out on this entertaining story.
As per usual, this is another great book in the cozy mystery genre and one I enjoyed very much. 5 stars
Thank you
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About the author
Aged 18, Dee arrived in London from Scotland and typed her way round the West End for a couple of years before joining BOAC (forerunner of British Airways) in Passenger Services for 2 years and then as a stewardess for 8 years.
She has worked in Market Research, Sales and at the Thames TV Studios when they had the franchise.
Dee has since relocated to Cornwall, where she spent 10 years running B&Bs, and only began writing when she was over 70!
Married twice, she has one son and two grandsons.
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Author Link
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Book Link
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