The higher the bid, the heavier the price.Summerview Secondary School is holding its annual charity auction. Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker are on hand to prepare delicious baked goods for the big day - with the assistance of Clementine's mysterious sister, Maria.As the auction begins, chaos erupts when Eleanor Black, the owner of Dewstow Museum, is found murdered in the stage storeroom. Maria has vanished. Her fingerprints cover the crime scene.Clementine refuses to believe her sister is capable of murder and is sure they need to widen the search - Eleanor has a long list of enemies. Old grudges resurface and hidden motives come to light. Only one thing is certain; Dewstow is a town full of secrets, and someone will kill to keep them.A cosy crime novel full of charm and wit, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, J.M Hall and Fiona Leitch.
ISBN: | 9781804364765 |
Publication date: | 16th October 2025 |
Author: | Hannah Hendy |
Publisher: | Canelo Crime an imprint of Canelo |
Format: | Paperback |
Series: | The Dinner Lady Detectives |
Genres: |
Crime and mystery: cosy mystery Comic (humorous) crime and mystery Crime and mystery: women sleuths Narrative theme: Love and relationships Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives Humorous Fiction |