Deception in the Cotswolds

By: Rebecca Tope

Narrated by: Caroline Lennon

In the wake of a series of unfortunate experiences house-sitting in the Cotswolds, Thea Osbourne, accompanied by her spaniel Hepzibah, is perhaps over-optimistic about the possibilities of her latest assignment – house-sitting for transatlantic reptile breeder Harriet Young. However, yet again, the region’s bucolic charms prove to be more than deceptive, and Thea is thrust once more into the heart of a Cotswolds mystery....

Despite the ease with which Thea’s new assignment in the secluded village of Cranham begins, she soon finds a dark side to the characters she encounters there. From the tragic Donny Davis to the enigmatic figure of Edwina, Thea begins to realise that Harriet Young’s beloved geckoes are not the only cold-blooded creatures at large in Cranham….

©2011 Rebecca Tope (P)2011 Soundings

Not my favorite Cotswold book

Thea Osborne is becoming more & more unlikeable. Not sure if I will continue with this series. But, the story line keeps you intrigued - all those twists & turns in this story & all the different personalities!

great writing and performance.

Love the array of suspects. You never are able to actually pin down the perpetrators.