A Storm in a Teacup by Rachael Gray
It isn’t unusual for human bones to be discovered during archaeological excavations, in this case, on the site of a proposed new farm shop, at Elderwick Hall, in whose grounds the discovery was made. The hall has had a long and troubled history, so finding an unknown burial wasn’t a huge surprise. However, once all of the remains had been uncovered, the questions followed, whose remains were they, how long had they been there and what was the cause of death?
Although being there when the discovery was made, Laurel tried to avoid being drawn into the inquiry. She had decided to steer clear of detective work but eventually, reluctantly, to help her friends, she succumbed to the inevitable and started with the help of Maggie and Albert, to investigate the murder.
Laurel’s fractious relationship with D.I. Coral; doesn’t help the situation, particularly, as Laurel was at the site when the remains were discovered. The story is multilayered with a glorious cast of characters, including Albert’s stroppy cockerel, Aroon, it is set in the delightfully painted East Yorkshire village of Elderwick. Who wouldn’t want to buy cakes from the Plump Tart, enjoy tea and cakes at the Pleasant Pheasant or sink a pint at the Snooty Fox?
I thoroughly enjoyed, A Storm in a Teacup, which is the third in the Elderwick Mysteries series. I read it quickly; wanting to find out how it ended, more please, Rachael.
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Posted by Esther Chilton on March 21, 2025 at 3:20 pm
This sounds like a really good read. Thank you for your review. I’d not heard of this series.
Posted by fenlandphil on March 21, 2025 at 5:59 pm
I get to read them as ARC copies from Bloodhound books. I pick the titles I like the look of, then read and review. I’m pretty strapped for time at the moment so I only take on a few .
Posted by Esther Chilton on March 22, 2025 at 9:20 am
So little time, so many books!
Posted by Cathy Cade on March 21, 2025 at 4:45 pm
Now, I’ve read one of hers…. A Turn-up for the Books? I suspect that might have been a recommendation of yours? (I recognised the Pleasant Pheasant and the Snooty Fox.)
Posted by fenlandphil on March 21, 2025 at 5:56 pm
I like the series this is the last at the moment I think.
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