Somerset Mysteries - Murder by the Book

No sooner has June settled into her aunt's house in Lower Foxdale than tragedy strikes: her retired neighbour, Professor Leighton, is found dead at the bottom of his staircase. The police suspect a tragic accident, but June has her doubts. Just before his death, the professor confided in her about a significant discovery he intended to keep secret. As June investigates, she uncovers clues pointing to a long-lost, immensely valuable book. But she's not the only one searching - a mysterious figure in a monk's robe attacks her before she can make a discovery. Has she just come face to face with a killer? Together with fellow bookshop owner Pomona and the charming Rufus Whalley, June is determined to unravel the mystery no matter the personal danger. About the series: Wondrous gardens, stunning countryside and mystical places are the crowning glories of Somerset. When young Londoner June inherits her aunt's idyllic cottage and bookshop, she is taken by the county's charms and sees the perf