Murder at the Maples

Book info: Murder at the Maples (Paperback, 280 pages – Mirrorball Books, 2020) – Mirrorball Books, 2020. Language: Eng.

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Murder, She Wrote meets Moonlighting “A gripping tale filled with humanity and humor. Don’t miss this one!” Found Between The CoversMeet feisty new amateur sleuth Flora Lively in the first of her cozy mystery adventures ...When twenty-nine-year-old Flora Lively loses both of her parents and inherits the family business, she tries hard to make a success of her father’s dream – even at the expense of her own dreams. Burdened with Marshall, her father’s handpicked American manager, Flora finds solace in her friendship with Joy, an elderly client she helped move into the Maples, the local retirement community. But when strange and dangerous things begin to happen at the Maples, Flora finds herself plunged headfirst into a web of betrayal, intrigue and deceit. Convinced a murderer is preying on helpless residents, Flora is forced to conduct a private murder investigation. But can she solve the puzzle in time, or will the murderer strike again?Murder and mystery sprinkled with humor and romance in this fast-paced cozy mystery set in the heart of England.“An excellent start to a new cozy mystery series and a brand new amateur sleuth for readers to fall in love with.” Socrates Book Reviews“The characters are lovely, and the mystery is top notch. Murder at the Maples is a wonderful start to a cozy series.” Brooke BlogsAmazon Reviews:C.B. 5 out of 5 starsFantastic English ReadThis is one of the many books I have read in the last few years and it is one of the few that I am willing to write a review for. I thoroughly enjoyed this! Diane 5 out of 5 starsWell written and entertainingI enjoyed the fact that the characters are interesting and well developed. Joanne's descriptive touches and attention to detail really set the scene and bring the characters to life. The pacing is good and leads to a satisfying ending.Danielle Urban 5 out of 5 starsLoved it!Flora Lively and the Murder at the Maples is amazing. Hilarious and offers an adventure readers will love. I fell in love with this story instantly. Avid Reader 5 out of 5 starsNice Cozy MurderDeaths in an old people's home are rarely suspicious but a secret from 60 years ago makes Flora ask questions. This is an easy to read whodunnit with a bit of romance thrown in! Perfect for the beach or just to escape.Gerijo 5 out of 5 starsExtremely Enjoyable Book I found it difficult to put down and very much look forward to the next instalment.Limy 5 out of 5 starsA Characterful MysteryA great balance of interesting, well thought-out characters, humour and mystery kept me eagerly turning the pages until the end. I look forward to the next!Margot Rowley 5 out of 5 starsHeld the ImaginationOnce started reading couldn’t put book down until finished. Gripping storey! Enjoyed every minute. Kept me up all night.Malcolm Tester 5 out of 5 starsLoved itThe book was very good I did not want to put it down. I liked how the story line changed just when I thought I knew what was going. on. An easy book to read