The Killing in the Café
The Killing in the Café by Simon Brett is a reprint edition published by Severn House in February 2017. This 192-page book is written in English and features the humorous and engaging Fethering mystery series, showcasing the dynamic between the contrasting detective duo, Carole and Jude. The story revolves around the community’s efforts to save Polly’s Cake Shop from potential closure, which leads to a series of events filled with intrigue and local drama.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and humor as the plot unfolds with Jude’s involvement in the Save Polly’s Cake Shop Action Committee. The narrative explores themes of community spirit and the complexities of running a business, particularly when faced with personal conflicts and unexpected challenges. As Carole and Jude navigate the investigation of a decomposed body discovered on the beach, they must also confront the delicate balance of goodwill in their community venture. This cozy mystery intertwines culinary elements with crime, making it a unique addition to the genre.
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The wickedly entertaining new Fethering mystery featuring chalk-and-cheese detective duo Carole and Jude
Polly’s Cake Shop has been a feature of the shopping parade for many years, but when its owner announces her retirement, the Fethering residents start to worry about the loss of this popular amenity. Alarmed by rumours that the café might become a Starbucks, a group clubs together to form the Save Polly’s Cake Shop Action Committee.
The plan is that Polly’s should become a community venture, managed and run by volunteers from the village. Roped in to help, Jude finds the committee meetings fraught with petty power struggles, clashing personalities and monstrous egos. Matters take a turn for the worse when she and Carole come across a badly-decomposed body on Fethering beach – and uncover a link to Polly’s. Not only do the two neighbours have to find out whodunit, they are also faced with the thorny question: is it possible to run a business on that most volatile of commodities – goodwill?
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