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Death at the Village Chess Club
The Cotswold Curiosity Shop Mysteries (Book 2)
- Author
- Debbie Young
- Narrator
- Willow Nash
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 3 March 2025
- Run Time
- 5 hours 39 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
With her Curiosity Shop open for business, Alice Carroll is finally settling into life in the picturesque Cotswold village of Little Pride. But then her old life comes knocking… Alice’s ex boyfriend, Steven, who dumped her to travel the world, has run out of money and asks Alice to sell off his collection of chess sets.
Alice decides to host a tournament to showcase the boards, and her plan seems to be working. That is, until chess pieces begin to mysteriously disappear. And when a body is discovered outside the tournament, Alice realises that the victim was a pawn in another, far more dangerous game.
As the host of the event, Alice is eager to help the police investigate. She doesn’t know why anyone would be interested in stealing random chess pieces, let alone willing to kill for them, but she’s determined to find out. Can she solve the case before someone else gets hurt?
Or will this be one gambit too far for Alice?
Readers LOVE Debbie Young's delightful mysteries:
'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde
'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T.A. Williams
'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter
‘A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I would have given this a 6 if I could have!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An excellent book!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won’t be the last.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Details
- Author
- Debbie Young
- Narrator
- Willow Nash
- Duration
- 5 hours 39 minutes
- Release Date
- 3 March 2025
- ISBN
- 9781835185582
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
A BRAND NEW page-turning Cosy Mystery series set around a Curiosity Shop in the Cotswolds 🔍 🕵🏻♀️ From BESTSELLER Debbie YoungWith her Curiosity Shop open for business, Alice Carroll is finally settling into life in the picturesque Cotswold village of Little Pride. But then her old life comes knocking… Alice’s ex boyfriend, Steven, who dumped her to travel the world, has run out of money and asks Alice to sell off his collection of chess sets.Alice decides to host a tournament to showcase the boards, and her plan seems to be working. That is, until chess pieces begin to mysteriously disappear. And when a body is discovered outside the tournament, Alice realises that the victim was a pawn in another, far more dangerous game.As the host of the event, Alice is eager to help the police investigate. She doesn’t know why anyone would be interested in stealing random chess pieces, let alone willing to kill for them, but she’s determined to find out. Can she solve the case before someone else gets hurt?Or will this be one gambit too far for Alice?Readers LOVE Debbie Young's delightful mysteries:'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T.A. Williams'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter‘A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I would have given this a 6 if I could have!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An excellent book!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won’t be the last.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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