Description
Eleanor Trewynn, recently widowed, returns home from years of working overseas to retire to the cozy village of Port Maybn in Cornwall, England. Even in retirement though, she continues her charity work, leasing out the first floor of her house to a charity shop.
One morning as she opens the shop, she finds both a particularly valuable donation and a corpse stuffed into the storeroom. The donation is linked to a violent robbery in London but the corpse looks nothing like the robbers being sought by the police. With the help of her niece, Detective Sergeant Megan Pencarrow, and, begrudgingly, Detective Inspector Scumble, Eleanor is determined to unscramble this confounding case of daring theft, double cross, and murder most foul.
The first in a charming cosy crime series set in 1960's Cornwall featuring amateur sleuth and charity shop worker, Eleanor Trewynn and her westie Teazle. From the author of the bestselling Daisy Darlymple series.
About the Author
Carola Dunn is the author of the Daisy Dalrymple series as well as several Regency Romances and three contemporary mysteries set in Cornwall. Born and raised in England, the author now lives in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
Reviews
Manna from Hades is the modern-day version of the classic English village mystery * Kirkus Reviews *
Adept at showing character through witty dialogue, Dunn paints an amusing picture of a small town that readers will want to visit again soon. * Publisher's Weekly *
Dunn has a knack for writing meatier-than-usual cozies with strong female characters, and she has another charming winner here. * Booklist *
Book Information
ISBN 9781780336480
Author Carola Dunn
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Constable
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 236g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 131mm * 22mm