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Julia Bird can't wait to attend the annual village party at the local stately home, with its tea tents, cake stalls, and... dead body in the maze? The annual village celebration at Berrywick House is underway, complete with over-decorated cake stalls, fiercely contested flower competitions, and even a maze for the disappointed losers to hide in. Julia Bird, now a well-known - even notorious - member of the community, with her trusty Labrador Jake, has thrown herself headlong into the festivities. But her reputation for adding drama to any event stands up yet again when she discovers a dead body in the maze... It seems Ursula Benjamin, village know-it-all and prickly baking competition participant, has been strangled - and the killer has to be someone at the fete. As Julia grapples with finding yet another murder in Berrywick, she starts to wonder, could one of the competitive cake-bakers have taken the contest to deadly new heights? Or is there something darker in Ursula's life that led to her untimely demise? Embroiled once again in a murder enquiry, Julia isn't about to leave the investigation to the police. Like it or not, she's involved, and she's going to help them solve the mystery. But when there's another death, and it's clear the murders aren't isolated incidents, the stakes become even higher. Can Julia figure out the identity of the killer, and prevent any further dastardly deeds, before the wholesome spirit of the village is ruined forever? If you like utterly gripping English mysteries, then you'll love A Village Fete Murder. Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands. Readers are loving the Julia Bird mysteries: 'There just aren't enough stars for this one, so I can only give it FIVE!! I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series!!' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'I absolutely LOVED this... Julia Bird was an amazing and lovable character... Once I started it, I couldn't stop.' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'I loved this very English murder mystery, so reminiscent of Agatha Christie... I loved everything about this book.' NetGalley reviewer ????? 'Fabulous... addictive... a witty and delightful crime novel full of delicious red herrings, rural mischief and bucolic charm that is impossible to put down.' Bookish Jottings 'Oh my, I loved Julia Bird... she is a delight! I can't wait for the next one! Please don't let it be long!' MoongloTexas ????? 'Really entertaining... I simply couldn't put the book down... Julia's life in the countryside with her newly adopted dog Jake was too enjoyable... I cannot wait to read for Julia Bird's next adventure!... Five stars!' Tropical Girl Reads Books ????? 'Brilliant!... I really warmed to Julia and especially Jake, her errant puppy, and loved the village life.' Broadbean's Books ????? | Author: Katie Gayle | Publisher: Bookouture | Publication Date: Jan 27, 2023 | Number of Pages: 238 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1803148985 | ISBN-13: 9781803148984

Beloved New York Times bestseller M. C. Beaton's cranky, crafty Agatha Raisin—the star of her own hit T.V. series—is back on the case again. A visit to the local village fete for a spot of fun and relaxation turns into a nightmare for Agatha Raisin when she discovers the body of the local landowner in the woods with an arrow in his chest and trousers round his ankles. Agatha's old adversary, Detective Chief Inspector Wilkes, declares the death a tragic accident, believing the victim has been hit by a stray arrow from an archery demonstration. Agatha is convinced of foul play, however, and is shocked when Wilkes eventually agrees … with her as his prime murder suspect. Determined to clear her name and find the real killer, Agatha launches her own investigation, quickly becoming involved with a family at war, an unscrupulous gangster, and a killer who is determined to make her the next victim …

I'm not quite sure whether it's a lottery win, a full house at the bingo or the winning ticket at the village fete raffle but these grannies sure are celebrating something! A selection of 12 different happy grandmothers in a variety of poses, cartoon style watercolour illustrations on a flattened PNG white background (NOT CLIPART) A cute and adorable assortment for you to cut out and use in your art works, including but not limited to scrapbooks, greeting cards, tags, toppers, junk journals, ephemera, mixed media collages etc. Very versatile and lend themselves to many uses; let your imagination run wild as you incorporate these cute granny illustrations into your crafts! All my designs are rendered at 300dpi and in the SRGB colour profile. I test print each one to make sure they are ok before sale. The results you obtain yourself will of course depend on the media, ink and printer you use. If printing at home I’d recommend a decent weight of matte coated photo paper or quick dry glossy photo paper for printing these as it gives a nice vibrant finish. I created this illustration by firstly using AI as part of my design process then editing and adding to it in my own creative style. This product download contains : 12 x 8″ SQUARE FLATTENED PNG FILES

Massive marrows, dog fancy dress and slightly flat Pimm's: Lucy Clayton reflects on this most quintessential of British summer activities, coming to a village green or school playing field near you soon

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Review of Murder at the Summer Fete, the second book in the Dedley End Mystery series by Victoria Walters.

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What happens when the living risk their lives to save the souls of the dead?Every summer, in an isolated Japanese village, a celebration known as the Festival of Shadows takes place. The villagers are entrusted to assist the troubled souls or "shadows" of those who died tragically, and to help them come to terms with their deaths and find eternal peace. Naoko, a young girl born in the village, is given a year to save the soul of a mysterious young man. She develops strong feelings for her shadow--a handsome young man, an artist--but he seems haunted by a terrible secret. She has a year to find out what happened to him, to help him come to terms with his past, and if she fails, his soul will be lost forever... As the year goes by, Naoko finds herself teetering between the worlds of the living and the dead. What is the terrible secret that seems to be haunting her shadow? And could she be risking her own life to help someone who has already lost his?Naoko puts her own life on the line to save the soul of this man she loves, in an exciting, moving and beautifully drawn story that takes the reader on a journey from the beautiful Japanese countryside to glamorous Tokyo art world.; Pagination: 160 pages full-color illustrations throughout; Date of Publication: 14/03/2023

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Holding creative workshops is not only sociable and fun but highly satisfying too as you inspire your students to make and learn! From teaching craft workshops at village fetes, huge festivals or in your own studio, to working with community groups, the scouts or the Womens Insitute, our Workshop Packs open the door to a fantastic range of products. Take a look at our Top 5 Craft Workshop Packs to inspire future workshops, so students have a bespoke, beautiful product they can be proud of!

If you're not already familiar with the genre, cozy mysteries are a sub-section of mystery fiction where sex and violence are softened. Crazy and terrible