The Corpse in the Compost
The Corpse in the Compost by Arlueen Carman Clark, published by Sennebec Hill Press in 2019, is a mystery novel that follows freelance book editor Amy Creighton as she navigates an unexpected summer in Maine. With 299 pages, this edition presents a story where Amy’s plans for enjoying her gardens and swimming in the pond are interrupted when local children discover a bag of antique jewels, leading to the mysterious disappearance of a fellow gardener.
Readers will find that Amy’s deep knowledge of her small town plays a crucial role as she attempts to coax information from two eccentric maiden sisters who have witnessed more than they are willing to share. The narrative intertwines elements of mystery and amateur sleuthing, as Amy’s gardening expertise may provide vital clues to the police investigation. As the plot unfolds, the tranquil summer setting becomes a backdrop for intrigue and unexpected discoveries, culminating in a shocking find in the missing man’s compost bin.
Official synopsis Publisher
“Freelance book editor Amy Creighton wants to enjoy her flower and vegetable gardens, swimming in the pond, and summer in Maine. Her plans are derailed when local children find a bag of antique jewels, and then a reclusive fellow gardener goes missing. The best witnesses to Carlton Kalloch’s disappearance are a pair of eccentric maiden sisters whose old fashion notions of propriety keep them from sharing what they’ve learned through spying on their neighbor. Can Amy, with her deep knowledge of her small Maine town, persuade them to talk? Can her knowledge of gardening and gardener’s habits help the police? The quiet of her rural summer, and a visit with an old friend, are seriously disrupted when Amy makes a shocking find in the missing man’s compost bin.”–Amazon.com
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