The Chapel in the Woods by Dolores Gordon-Smith

The Chapel in the Woods by Dolores Gordon-Smith

Jack and Betty Haldean's weekend in the country is disrupted by sudden, violent death in this intricately-plotted 1920s mystery."The surprising revelations just keep coming. This is a real treat for those who enjoy Agatha Christie village murders" - Publishers Weekly Starred Review "There's something in those woods that shouldn't be there . . ." Enjoying a weekend in the country with his cousin Isabelle, Jack Haldean is intrigued to learn that the neighbouring estate of Birchen Bower has been bought by wealthy Canadian businessman Tom Jago. Determined to restore the place to its former glory, Jago has invited the local villagers to a fete to celebrate the grand re-opening of the 17th century family chapel. But the afternoon's entertainment is cut short by the discovery of a body, mauled to death as if by a wild animal. Previously owned by the eccentric Cayden family, Birchen Bower has a long and colourful history, and is rumoured to be haunted. Is there any truth to the ancient family legend of the Jaguar Princess . . . and could she have claimed another victim? And what's happened to Jago's employee, Derek Martin and his wife, who have disappeared without trace . . . along with Mrs Jago's diamonds? Refusing to believe the wild tales of man-eating beasts prowling the grounds, Jack sets out to uncover the truth. But then a second badly-ravaged body is discovered . . . Could the rumours be true after all?

Dolores Gordon-Smith is married and has five teenage children as well as several dogs and animals. She lives in Greater Manchester.

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ISBN 13	9781448306459
ISBN 10	1448306450
Title	The Chapel in the Woods
Author	Dolores Gordon Smith
Series	A Jack Haldean Murder Mystery
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Canongate Books
Year published	2021-12-30
Number of pages	256
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