A review by mlsamy
A Village Fete Murder by Katie Gayle

3.0

While attending the village fete, retired social worker Julia Bird and her boyfriend discover a dead woman sitting on a bench in the center of a garden maze. The murdered woman turns out to be a local schoolteacher who had a difficult personality and a less-than-stellar reputation as a teacher. As DI Hayley begins her investigation, Julie takes it upon herself to do a little digging of her own.

This cozy mystery series features likable lead characters, a sweet British setting, and a story that moves along at a steady pace. Recommended for cozy mystery fans & readers who enjoy main characters of a certain age.

Merged review:

While attending the village fete, retired social worker Julia Bird and her boyfriend discover a dead woman sitting on a bench in the center of a garden maze. The murdered woman turns out to be a local schoolteacher who had a difficult personality and a less-than-stellar reputation as a teacher. As DI Hayley begins her investigation, Julie takes it upon herself to do a little digging of her own.

This cozy mystery series features likable lead characters, a sweet British setting, and a story that moves along at a steady pace. Recommended for cozy mystery fans & readers who enjoy main characters of a certain age.

Merged review:

While attending the village fete, retired social worker Julia Bird and her boyfriend discover a dead woman sitting on a bench in the center of a garden maze. The murdered woman turns out to be a local schoolteacher who had a difficult personality and a less-than-stellar reputation as a teacher. As DI Hayley begins her investigation, Julie takes it upon herself to do a little digging of her own.

This cozy mystery series features likable lead characters, a sweet British setting, and a story that moves along at a steady pace. Recommended for cozy mystery fans & readers who enjoy main characters of a certain age.