Summers Slain: A 1920s Historical Cozy Mystery (A Lady Gayle Summer Mystery) - Softcover

Rush, Cassie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1913948056 ISBN 13: 9781913948054

Publisher: Gordian Knot Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

The Great War is over, so who’s still shooting at Lady Gayle?

In 1920s England, Lady Gayle Summer, haunted by losing her husband and unborn child in the Great War, rebuilds her life. But when her beloved father passes away unexpectedly, bequeathing her the ominous Bethencourt Castle, she’s thrown into responsibilities she never sought.

With the support of her maid, Alice, she adopts a new life of privilege and intrigue. She puts her old flapper lifestyle behind her and plays the part of lady of the manor. She anticipates boredom, but danger finds her immediately after the funeral. Did a car backfire, or was it a rifle shot?

When her breathless maid brings her the message that the horse has returned from an afternoon ride without her dear friend, Lady Sylvia, the stakes intensify. Lady Gayle, not knowing who she can trust, is forced to navigate a perilous path to uncover the truth behind her friend’s murder.

From trunks of discarded gowns and memories to mysterious half-finished meals, Bethencourt guards dark secrets. Lady Gayle is convinced that the shadowy attics hold the clue to the killer’s purpose and identity. When she discovers old legal papers which reveal the motive for murder, she’s certain if she can’t solve the mystery, she’ll be the next victim.

Summers Slain is a mesmerising tale where the opulence of the Roaring Twenties collides with the lingering shadows of war. It’s a world where healing and danger walk hand in hand and where a lady’s intellect is her greatest weapon.

Indulge yourself in this exquisite blend of “Downton Abbey” charm and Golden Age mystery. Join Lady Gayle on her quest for justice—and discover why her resilience in the face of hidden heartache will make her your new favourite amateur sleuth.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gordian Knot Publishing
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1913948056
• ISBN 13: 9781913948054
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 203