Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for The Cream Tea Killer (Morwenna Mutton Mystery, Book 3) by Judy Leigh –  perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Agatha Christie and Richard Coles. I’m happy to share a review of this cozy mystery. 

311 pages, Kindle Edition

Publication Date January 4, 2025

Publisher Boldwood Books 

 About the Book:

Morwenna Mutton should be living the quiet life of a librarian and grandmother in Cornwall’s beautiful Seal Bay – if only dead bodies would stop turning up…

After the excitement of her last investigation, amateur sleuth Morwenna is looking forward to things getting back to normal. When local DJ Irina asks to meet however, desperate to share information she has discovered regarding nefarious goings-on, Morwenna can’t resist.

But Irina never arrives for their drink – instead her body is washed up on the beach, an apparent victim of an accidental drowning. At once keen wild bather Morwenna knows something is amiss as Irina was a strong swimmer who knew the local conditions well. What had Irina uncovered and who would want her dead?

When the local news dubs Irina’s murderer The Cream Tea Killer in honour of Cornwall’s famous delicacy, the clock starts ticking. Now the murderer knows Morwenna is on their trail, no one in her family is safe. She must get to the truth before the killer gets to her…

My Review:

I absolutely loved this cozy British mystery. This was my first entry into the series, and it certainly worked as a stand alone. (Although as most readers do, I have now added books one and two to my always growing TBR pile.)

I was lucky enough to snag this on audio from my library which made this an extra special treat. I loved the cozy setting in the close-knit, small seaside town in Cornwall. The murder of a friend and local DJ was the driving mystery, and while I had a guess at the culprit, I think I enjoyed the characters the most. Solving the murder with Morwenna as she made her way through town, getting to know the local police, as well as Morwenna’s friends at the library was terrific.

Three generations of Mutton women running the tearoom was a wonderful addition to the story.  I also found six-year-old granddaughter, Elowen to be delightful and added great humor to the story.

The entire story was a lovely balance of humor and mystery. The cozy details brought the setting to life and made for a wonderful literary escape. Lots of fun!

About the Author:

Judy Leigh is the USA Today bestselling author of The Old Girls’ Network and Five French Hens and the doyenne of the ‘it’s never too late’ genre of women’s fiction. She has lived all over the UK from Liverpool to Cornwall, but currently resides in Somerset.

Author Links:

Facebook: @judyleighuk – Twitter: @JudyLeighWriter – Instagram: @judyrleigh – Bookbub profile: @judyrleigh – Newsletter Sign Up

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