Overview

Secrets are never safe in a small village. Julian Marston-Lang calls Bea Abbot in a panic - his glamorous step-cousin Mona has been murdered! Mona's body was discovered in the garden of the house where she was living with her husband, Marcus. Once a billionaire businessman, Marcus's reversal of fortunes and inability to maintain his wife's lavish lifestyle was the source of heated rows. Did they reach breaking point? While it seems an open-and-shut case, Marcus has mysteriously vanished. And Bea is sure there's something Julian isn't telling her . . . As she travels down to Marston Hall, Bea is determined to solve the mystery. But she's about to discover that there's more to Mona's death than meets the eye . . . Fans of Richard Osman, M.C. Beaton and Agatha Christie will love this page-turning mystery.

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A perfect escape from weather vagaries, especially with a cup of tea * <b>Booklist</b>on<b>False Gold</b> * Sure to please fans who enjoy clever heroines, complex plots, gentle humor, and danger * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Witness</b> * [A] competent, reliable heroine * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>False Name</b> * An entertaining British cozy featuring a feisty, quick-thinking heroine * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Face</b> * The urban equivalent of a British village cozy . . . A likable heroine, who can play the dithery old lady while cracking challenging cases, combines with suspenseful twists, quirky supporting characters, and a satisfying ending to make this a delight for fans of British mysteries * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Conclusion</b> * Heley expertly melds menace with humor. Fans of darker cozies won't be disappointed * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>False Conclusion</b> * A good choice for fans of the British cozy, especially those with an Agatha Christie feel, combining gentle humor, an intrepid heroine, and an unusual plot with quirky twists * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Account</b> * Bizarre twists and sparkly characters . . . an endearing, entertaining read * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Pride</b> * Those fond of darker English cozies will find much to savor * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>False Pride</b> * A wealth of plot twists . . . an enticing read * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Fire</b> *

A perfect escape from weather vagaries, especially with a cup of tea * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Gold</b> * Sure to please fans who enjoy clever heroines, complex plots, gentle humor, and danger * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Witness</b> * [A] competent, reliable heroine * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>False Name</b> * An entertaining British cozy featuring a feisty, quick-thinking heroine * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Face</b> * The urban equivalent of a British village cozy . . . A likable heroine, who can play the dithery old lady while cracking challenging cases, combines with suspenseful twists, quirky supporting characters, and a satisfying ending to make this a delight for fans of British mysteries * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Conclusion</b> * Heley expertly melds menace with humor. Fans of darker cozies won't be disappointed * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>False Conclusion</b> * A wealth of plot twists . . . an enticing read * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Fire</b> * A good choice for fans of the British cozy, especially those with an Agatha Christie feel, combining gentle humor, an intrepid heroine, and an unusual plot with quirky twists * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Account</b> * Those fond of darker English cozies will find much to savor * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>False Pride</b> * Bizarre twists and sparkly characters . . . an endearing, entertaining read * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>False Pride</b> *

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Veronica Heley is actively involved in her local church and community affairs. She lives in Ealing, West London. Veronica is the creator of the ever-popular Ellie Quicke mysteries, as well as the Abbot Agency series. False Relation is the nineteenth Abbot Agency novel.

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