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Mystery at Apple Tree Cottage: A completely unputdownable cozy mystery novel (An Eve Mallow Mystery Book 2) by [Clare Chase]

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Mystery at Apple Tree Cottage: A completely unputdownable cozy mystery novel (An Eve Mallow Mystery Book 2) Kindle Edition

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Book 2 of 7: An Eve Mallow Mystery

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Obituary writer and amateur sleuth Eve Mallow is enjoying life in sleepy Saxford St Peter – until a mysterious murder lands right at her door…

It’s spring in Saxford St Peter – time to get back in the garden, listen to the birds, and take gentle strolls in the woods. But for some, it’s the season for murder.

Eve Mallow is relishing the gentle pace of the village until a new arrival stirs everyone up. Ashton Foley is back: a teenage tearaway turned interior designer to the stars. He’s mad, bad and dangerous to know, but charming too – as Eve herself can testify – and every house in Saxford opens its doors to him.

So when he’s found murdered in the woods near his mother’s home, Apple Tree Cottage, there’s no shortage of suspects. A jealous husband? A spurned lover? Or has someone from his past life caught up with him?

The police soon hit on a simple solution, and arrest his mother’s partner Howard. Ashton always hated him, and he bears all the marks of a recent fight. But Ashton’s mother, miles away in New Zealand, is convinced he’s innocent, and enlists Eve’s help to prove it.

There’s just one problem. Eve saw Howard sniffing around Apple Tree Cottage on the morning of the murder, and she’s fairly sure he’s guilty, too…

An unputdownable page-turner, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Agatha Christie and Betty Rowlands.

See what readers are saying about the Eve Mallow series:

‘Stunning… loved the story and the pacing and just everything about it… a great story that I couldn't put down… The twists and turns were great.’ Crossroad Reviews

‘Plenty of plot twists, red herrings, and misdirection. Kept me in suspense. I loved it!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Grabs your attention from the start… you feel as though you are helping Eve with her investigation… hits the ground running and maintains the pace throughout… I thoroughly enjoyed every single second of it.’ Gingerbookgeek, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Drags the reader right into the plot from day one. She writes so vividly… I can almost imagine I’m on the dunes walking Gus, an inspiration of a dog that steals the show… A Marplesque amateur sleuth.’ Jenny O’Brien, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I really enjoyed reading this! Loved the typical English village location and the very Jessica Fletcher-type protagonist… I am anxious to read more of this character soon!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such a bold and interesting female lead… will keep you enthralled from the beginning till the last page.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was immediately drawn into the story… a sure winner for M.C. Beaton fans.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Cracking… compelling… enough twists and surprises to keep the most demanding armchair sleuth satisfied.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Kept me on my toes throughout…a cracking follow up book which completely satisfied although it did leave me gagging for the next in series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I devoured the mystery in one sitting. Highly recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘I loved this… an excellent cozy mystery, engrossing and entertaining… it kept me guessing till the end.’ Scrapping and playing, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Like coming home. I loved the atmosphere… Looking forward to the next part. 5 stars’ B for Bookreview, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I thoroughly enjoyed it… loved the setting… I was reminded of a modern-day Miss Marple.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this book… everything an old-fashioned sleuthing ought to be… I flew through the pages’ Shalini’s Books & Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A real page turner, a la vintage Christie… will keep you glued until the final pages, and ready for the next book in the series!’ Bless Their Hearts Mom, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B082FG57RQ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (March 12, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2345 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #12,948 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #134 in Cozy Culinary Mysteries
- #256 in Cozy Animal Mysteries
- #368 in Amateur Sleuths

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M M Cisney

She's an obituary writer NOT a detective

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2020

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Okay, I get that she has to research her subject before writing a complete obituary. But, come one! She interviews all the people involved with the murder. Maybe TOO deeply! But, she won't go to the police, because the constable in charge is inept. So she takes it upon herself to go to great lengths to find out all there is to know about the person who got murdered to the point where then SHE almost gets killed. I kept waiting for her to go the the constable. but, nope STILL she won't go to the constable. Thought if she was going to get that involved, somewhere along the way, she should have worked with police a bit more. Regardless of what she thought of them
Killer gets apprehended.. yay. And she writes the obituary. A very bland obituary considering all her research !
This is the second book. I know it's a cozy mystery ... but, still, was hoping for more. And that's my two cents.

15 people found this helpful

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Pat

Enjoyable Cozy Mystery

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020

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This is the second book in a series featuring the main character, Eve Marlow and her canine pal Gus. The setting is a quaint English village and Eve along with best friend, Viv and the mysterious gardener, Robin set out to solve the latest murder. It’s a light read to enjoy curled up in your favorite chair or sitting under an umbrella on a warm sunny day. I highly recommend.

6 people found this helpful

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Kindle Customer

Very fun read!

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020

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This book was so much fun reading, so much going on and great characters. It was so easy to get caught up in the moment of each mystery. I can't wait to get into the next book of this great series and was excited to find a fourth book will be added in December. I pre ordered that one for sure as this has been one of the best series I've read. Thanks for sharing your talent with readers who love quality writing.

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G. Harris

Series is getting even better

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2020

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We enjoyed the first book in this series, but this is even better. Good characters and plot within a lovely English village. Well done, you'll enjoy it.

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Ethyl

Well written series

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2020

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I am really enjoying this series and the author writes well. Would like to have a cup of coffee with the main characters. Looking forward to the next in the series.

6 people found this helpful

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Avid Mystery Reader

Well Crafted

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020

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I really like this series! Well thought out, meticulous detail, strong characters, enough "red herrings" that keeps the reader on the edge. Clues, but so well done, I do not figure out who did it until the big reveal. I sure hope to see more stories in this series. A fun read, an exciting read.

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Midnight Cowboy

Exciting read

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2020

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This series is a blend of likeable characters and and good stories. Hard to put down once you start. I am looking forward to the next book.

6 people found this helpful

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Kindle avid reader

Great read and great characters

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020

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You have got to love an independent woman with a heart of gold and the site to get the job done. Ms. Chase's main character is fun and intelligent. This is a great read if you want to get away from the world and see the good in people in a bad situation. She always keeps you On your toes to figure out who did it. I cannot wait to read the next mystery!

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Dottykat

Just as good as book 1!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2020

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I'm loving the Eve Mallow books. They don't have the plot errors, grammar errors, or annoyingly stupid actions of the heroine like many of the cozy crime books. Really really worth a read and these really are books you just want to keep reading but at the same time you don't want to get to the end...

4 people found this helpful

DeeDee

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2020

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Book 2 in the Eve Mallow mystery series and one I have really enjoyed, and now look forward to the next. Clare is a very clever writer and although her stories are quite involved with many names to keep in mind, she has the extraordinary ability to keep all those names and places in the forefront of your mind so that one does not have to keep going back to see who is who or where they fit into the story - well done Clare.

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cgtipper

Great group of characters surrounding the main protagonist, Eve Mallow

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2021

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I am becoming a serious fan of the Eve Mallow cosy mysteries. I love the plotting, I love the main supporting characters that I meet each time. The author's ability to create a sense of place is good. The inclusion of details about flowers and plants give the stories a sense of the seasons. Brilliant!

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Ann Dean

Brill read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2020

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I love the twists and turns in Clare’s stories. Just when I think I’ve solved the crime she throws another spanner in the works. Best part of Clare’s books, so far anyway, no swearing, sex or violence (apart from the murdered victims but Clare doesn’t go into the gory details).

2 people found this helpful

david fox

Gripping

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2020

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Mystery at apple tree cottage was one of those books where you say I’ll just finish this chapter but three chapters later and so it goes on loved it so many twists and turns looking forward to more stories about Eve and the other characters in the village

2 people found this helpful