When a young woman is murdered in an orchard at the home of a well known businessman it seems to be an open and shut case but when the accussed's mistress asks Sukey for help proving his innocence little does Sukey know that all is not as it seems

Another Great Sukey Reynolds Mystery.
This book is #7 in the series, but can be read independently. However the characters relationships are developed over the course of the series.
Here Sukey finds herself photographing evidence of a murder of a woman found to be pregnant. As the clues unravel, Sukey is left feeling that something is missing but cannot figure out what it is. Suddenly a second murder occurs. This time it is a young girl who happens to be friends with Sukey's son, Fergus. Having just met and spoken to the young girl, Sukey is upset and cannot understand how her murder fits in to all that is happening. Can she solve the mystery before she herself is killed? Because once again Sukey's nosing around has gotten her into a very sticky situation.
As usual, Betty Rowlands delivered a great mystery with some twists and turns, some interesting characters, and a well developed plot. I highly recommend this book and the whole series.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Things are changing for Sukey Reynolds, her son is off to university and her job has changed from Scene of Crime Officer to Crime Scene Investigator. Neither of these are going to stop her getting over involved once again when she is called to document the crime scene at a manor house deep in the countryside.

All the main characters, who have become so familiar, are here again, her son, even though he is now living in a nearby town, still wants to know what she's doing to help find out what happened, while her lover,  DI Jim Castle, absolutely doesn't!

Once again I loved this book from Ms Rowlands, they are like sitting with an old friend and catching up with all her news. As soon as I finish one of her books I am looking forward to the next.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an unbiased review and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this series of books or cosy crime stories, as they never disappoint.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

This was another great cozy mystery. This series will be great on the hallmark movie mystery channel.

Sukey once again find herself investigating a murder of young woman at a garden party's. The police believe Sir Digby is the murder because it's turns out the victim Una was arguing with him before she disappear from the party.

Mrs. Keene who is Sir Digby housekeeper believes he is innocent because she not only his housekeeper but also his lover but when her neice disappear the police believes Sir Digby is involve. Sukey believes the police has the right man where Una might be concerns but she doesn't think he involve with this. As Sukey tries to figure out who the murder is she fears that may get away with it.

Love this series devour each book as soon as I get it.This was the perfect holiday read for me cozy interesting exciting already looking forward to next book in the series.#netgalley #bookouture

Addictive reading as always, perfect cozy mystery with satisfying resolution. Enjoyable read.. Looking forward to reading more of Sukey’s crime solving successes when the police are puzzled!

CSI Sukey Reynolds is called to a murder at an estate where a young woman is murdered during a garden party. When it turns out the young girl had been arguing with the lord of the manor, Sir Digby, the police believe he is guilty. While the man’s housekeeper/lover believes he is innocent, Sukey believes the police are right and the evidence leads right back to Sir Digby.

Shortly thereafter, when the housekeeper’s niece is reported missing, the police are looking at Sir Digby for a second murder. Though Sukey doesn’t believe the police have the right man this time, though she can’t exactly point to the guilty party. But will Sukey figure it out or will a guilty person get off the hook for murder?

Betty Rowland is the mistress of cozy whodunits and I am so glad that Bookouture is republishing the original Sukey Reynolds series with new titles. I simply cannot wait for the next book in the series to be released. This is a fantastic series to add to your reading list. You won’t be disappointed!