A Death in the Family by Hazel Holt
Slowly I began to understand fully the horror of what had happened to that family, and the extent of Bernard's responsibility for it. More than ever, when I thought of the irreparable damage he'd done to so many people, I felt, with Veronica, glad that he was dead. Bernard Prior was never popular with the rest of his family. And when his second cousin, Sheila Malory, is warned that he is visiting members of the Prior family in order to research their genealogy, Sheila considers it nothing more than a bore. However, what seems like an innocent pastime soon turns into something more sinister. When Bernard dies in suspicious circumstances, family secrets start to emerge. It appears that Bernard's death is not as straightforward as it seems; while he is known as a bore and a bully, there is nothing to indicate any motive for cold-blooded murder. But someone clearly wanted him dead, and Sheila begins to realise that his research into their family history may have turned up more than a collection of old photographs. Never one to let sleeping dogs lie, Sheila takes it upon herself to discover the truth behind Bernard's demise. What secrets lie buried in the family past? And what will happen to those who try to uncover them? Set in the West Country, this modern-day Miss Marple is about to learn that murder can often hit uncomfortably close to home, and that appearances can sometimes be deceptive...
'Charming, gentle and funny' Jilly Cooper 'The writing is easy and fluid; sly wit and irony lurk on every page' Sunday Times
Hazel Holt was born in Birmingham and educated at Cambridge University. She worked as an editor, reviewer and features writer before turning to fiction. She currently lives on the edge of Exmoor, near Minehead, with her husband. Her life is divided between writing, cooking and trying to keep up with her Siamese cat, Flip.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780749081515 |
| ISBN 10 | 0749081511 |
| Title | A Death in the Family |
| Author | Hazel Holt |
| Series | A Sheila Malory Mystery |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Allison & Busby |
| Year published | 2006-08-01 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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