Set in atmospheric Whitby, North Yorkshire, a body is discovered on the top of a cliff. However, the body has ties to the sea. What at first appears to be a pile of clothes is discovered by Liz who has moved to Whitby to start life anew. She is renovating two charming fishing cottages and discovers she enjoys sleuthing in her recent retirement. With the help of her friends she sifts through layers of clues.

The gorgeous cover takes me back to evocative Whitby with its lovely abbey and 199 steps, fish market, kippers and stunning location. The author retains many true details including the geography and incorporates the fascinating myth of the Ælfflæd girdle to add to the mystique and charm of this cozy mystery.

Though enjoyable, I was not invested in the characters (though Iris is intriguing!) nor riveted to the story. I like that Liz is not an obnoxious young twenty something and the way the author utilizes the setting. Perhaps the second in the Kipper Cottage Abbey series will reveal more about the characters.

My sincere thank you to Inkubator Books and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this book.

Good book! This was a light read! It had susoense, intrigue, action, and some great detective work! And a great who done it! It wasn't A real heart pounder filled with gore type book, but the storyline was interesting and flowed nicely! All and all it was a good read! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!