Murder by the Book // Murder At The Well

'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Katie Fforde While Sophie and her friends celebrate Valentine's Night in The Bluebird, a dead body plummets to the bottom of the village well - and nobody hears it fall.

In this close-knit community where everyone knows each other's business, is it possible for anyone to get away with murder?

Sophie's about to find out - and to discover some extraordinary secrets about her boyfriend Hector and his family along the way.

Colourful new characters join the regular Wendlebury cast in this cozy village mystery by bestselling author Debbie Young.

A perfect cosy crime for fans of M C Beaton's Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series.

Readers LOVE Debbie Young!

'A delight from start to finish' Juliette Lawson

'An affectionate glimpse of traditional rural English life… A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery. Well worth a read!' T.A. Williams

'I have just finished Best Murder in Show, and I just could not put it down. A totally enthralling read from cover to cover. Very well written' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Sophie Sayers is the perfect antidote to these difficult times. A Cotswold version of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

I just read your Sophie Sayers novels. I loved them. The characters were very likeable and I enjoyed getting to know them. I can't wait for the next installment' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Thank you for the gift that is Sophie Sayers. These books have been my lifeline to home over the last year especially' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Previously published by Debbie Young as Murder by the Book.