The Dacre Dilemma
The enthralling English cosy crime series
(Author) Rebecca TopeSimmy is four months pregnant, working partly from home and partly from her Windermere florist shop when her husband Christopher asks her to take flowers to Eleanor Padgett. Eleanor has helped him in his auction house, as she is an expert in antique textiles. She lives near the church at Dacre, and Simmy meets her in the nearby churchyard. But when they notice the body of a young man by one of the gravestones, the happy outing turns dark. It is not long before Simmy once again finds herself in a complex and puzzling investigation, led by D I Moxon and aided by her friends Ben and Bonnie.
Rebecca Tope
Rebecca Tope is a British author known for her popular crime novels set in the English countryside. With a background in agriculture and environmental science, Tope's novels often feature intricate plots set against the backdrop of rural life. Her most notable works include the "Cotswold Mysteries" series, which follows the investigations of amateur sleuth Thea Osborne. Tope's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the countryside and well-developed characters. She has made a significant impact on the cozy mystery genre, drawing readers in with her engaging storytelling and attention to detail. Her most famous work is "A Cotswold Killing," the first book in the "Cotswold Mysteries" series.