Francesca Eve has planned a showstopping funeral supper to say goodbye in style, but the last thing she expects is a murder on the menu... When elderly millionaire and eccentric entrepreneur Clarence Lightman dies, his nearest and dearest gather one final time at Justice House, Clarence's beautiful country estate, for the reading of his will. But the day ends in uproar when it is revealed that whoever solves a series of complex clues will inherit everything. Will one of Clarence's disagreeable children outwit everyone else for the fortune, or could his devoted housekeeper or even Francesca herself win the day?
Francesca knows she should stick to the kitchen and stay out of this lethal game, but she is unwillingly drawn into the mystery when she finds one of Clarence's sons, blood pooling from a deadly thwack to the head, shoved into the larder. Somebody is clearly not playing fair, and Francesca feels sure that they won't stop until all of the competition has been eliminated.
Trapped in the game until all the riddles are solved, Francesca must solve the clues and find the ruthless killer to protect herself and her fellow innocent guests. But she can't trust anyone. Fran must use all her wits, not only to hunt down the truth, but to stay alive... An addictive cozy crime novel packed with twists you won't expect. If you love Faith Martin, M.C. Beaton and The Thursday Murder Club you'll adore this thrilling mystery. Readers love Emma Davies: 'Oh my giddy aunt... I was addicted to reading this book... I binge read the book over the course of a couple of days... I just wanted the book to continue... a very well deserved 5*.' Ginger Book Geek, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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'A page turning read... loved the ending which was absolutely perfect!!!' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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'Brilliantly addictive.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐