Today I am delighted to be taking part in the blog tour for the latest deliciously gripping novel from crime writing duo Verity Bright, A Recipe for Murder.

Cream cakes, cucumber sandwiches, apple tarts and… poison? Lady Swift is trying to plan the menu for her wedding, until murder strikes in kitchens across the village!

Lady Eleanor Swift’s marriage to dashing Chief Inspector Hugh Seldon is just days away. There’s a lot to organise from the dress to the catering, including, of course, the all-important wedding cake.

But Eleanor is heartbroken when their chef, apple-cheeked Annie Tibetts, dies of poisoning. And as the doctor confirms her death wasn’t an accident, accusations fly around the whole community.

With more of the village struck down by the poison, Eleanor must unmask a killer who seems intent on spreading chaos amongst her nearest and dearest. Everyone is accusing their neighbour… and Eleanor is in a pickle as the seating plans for the wedding fall apart. But she soon has bigger fish to fry when the source of the poison is traced to a trusted establishment in town. Eleanor is certain they are being framed and that sabotage is afoot…

And when a sample of poisoned wedding cake is delivered anonymously to Hugh working at his station miles away in Oxford, Eleanor realises that while she has been planning for the future, her past has been catching up with her. Eleanor must race across the countryside to save her love from certain death. Can Eleanor find the proof in the pudding and save Hugh in time? And will the poisoner finally get their just desserts?

A gripping and totally twisty historical cozy mystery set in an English village. Fans of T.E. Kinsey, Catherine Coles and L.B. Hathaway won’t be able to put this down.

So we return again to another Lady Swift Murder Mystery. It is like meeting up with an old friend, except on this occasion you may want to avoid the delectable looking cakes and sandwiches as there is deadly mischief afoot in the run up to what should be the most wonderful day in Eleanor’s life as she finally marries her beau, the dashing Chief Inspector Sheldon. Someone from the darker days of Eleanor’s past is lurking in the shadows and they are determined that she doesn’t get her happy ever after.

Book 21 and I have never tired of these novels. They are gentle escapism and I have now read and reviewed each and every one (except the very first). It has never been a chore and I have to say that many of the characters are like old friends and I admit that there were occasions in this novel that I felt rather moved, especially towards the end. I am not going to say too much as I wouldn’t want to spoil even a moment of reading it but if you have been with the series from the start then you won’t be disappointed. If you haven’t, then why not go back to the beginning and enjoy it for yourself. The Lady Swift series is a lovely antidote to the sad and difficult times we are facing in the world at the moment. Step back into history and enjoy journeying alongside Eleanor Swift as she hilariously attempts to be Lady of the Manor whilst also being a dab hand at solving a murder… or 21. 🙂

Will there be any more? I cannot say at this time but there is always more room for adventures. If, however, this is the final novel, I can honestly say I will look back at my time with Lady Swift and her every faithful butler/bodyguard Clifford, with nothing but fondness.

Thank you to Sarah at Bookouture for inviting me to continue to be a part of this journey. It has been an absolute pleasure. Thank you also to Verity Bright for bringing us these novels so full of adventure, loveable characters, delicious (when not poisoned!) food and interesting historical details along the way.

Thank you for stopping by today. Happy reading!

About the author

Verity Bright is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing partnership that has spanned a quarter of a century. Starting out writing high-end travel articles and books, they published everything from self-improvement to humour, before embarking on their first historical mystery. They are the authors of the fabulous Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery series, set in the 1920s.

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