The Potting Shed Murder
The Potting Shed Murder by Paula Sutton, published by Kensington Publishing Corp on May 27, 2025, is a cozy crime novel that invites readers into the charming village of Pudding Corner. This edition, comprising 304 pages, presents a narrative centered around Daphne Brewster, who relocates from south London to this idyllic Norfolk hamlet. As she settles into her new life with her husband and children, Daphne discovers that the village, while picturesque, harbors its own complexities and secrets, especially following the mysterious death of the local school’s headmaster.
In this engaging story, Daphne, known as the parish’s “Vintage Lady,” becomes embroiled in the unfolding drama as she navigates the social dynamics of her new community. The plot thickens when her friend Minerva faces scrutiny, prompting Daphne to take action. Readers will find a blend of humor and intrigue as the narrative explores themes of community, friendship, and the hidden lives of those around her. With elements of mystery and suspense, The Potting Shed Murder offers a delightful exploration of life in a seemingly tranquil village, where appearances can be deceiving.
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From the creator of Hill House Vintage and “Queen of Cottagecore” (Vogue), a fresh, witty, fun, and delightfully quirky cozy crime novel set in a seemingly sleepy English village for fans of Richard Osman, Parini Shroff, Benjamin Stevenson, and Anthony Horowitz.
“Miss Marple for the 21st Century.” ―S.J. Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot
Welcome to the beautiful, bucolic village of Pudding Corner, where there’s death amongst the dahlias . . .
Daphne Brewster has gladly swapped south London for Pudding Corner, a Norfolk hamlet full of quintessentially English charm. With a mix of stone cottages, Georgian architecture, and Victorian Gothic houses all nestled together and surrounded by fields of gold and green, Pudding Corner and its neighboring village of Pepperbridge seem as far from the bustle of city living as one can get.
For Daphne, joy at moving into beautiful Cranberry Farmhouse with her husband, James, and their three young children is tempered by some concerns about being the only Black woman for miles around. But within a few short months, Daphne has become known as the parish’s “Vintage Lady” and has set up her own shop. Business is thriving, and so is her family. As for Pudding Corner, it’s rapidly revealing itself to be filled with complicated, intertwined lives on par with anything she left behind. Then the local school’s headmaster is found dead in his allotment patch, unleashing a storm of secrets and scandal.
Even a sleepy village has its social hierarchy, and as her new friend, Minerva, becomes a target of whispers and speculation, Daphne can’t resist getting involved. Fighting for the underdog comes as naturally as sourcing the perfect vintage piece. But there is more at stake here than Daphne could have guessed, and a killer who has succeeded once is all too willing to try again . . .
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