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Corpse In The Chard
A FitzMorris Family Mystery
by Anna A Armstrong
Discover a captivating world where beautiful gardens and delectable cuisine are intertwined with the occasional presence of a lifeless body.
Dee, a lover of fresh salads from her own vegetable patch, prefers her meals without the added surprise of a clown’s corpse. However, when she finds herself at the top of the suspect list in a murder case, she takes matters into her own hands.
As a self-respecting Taekwondo enthusiast and grandmother, Dee decides to embark on an investigation of her own. Her granddaughter, a criminal psychology student named Amelia, proves to be a valuable asset in solving the mystery. Clad in her distinctive tutu and corset, Amelia fearlessly indulges in pink cupcakes and conducts interrogations while Dee’s daughter, Zara, brings her own unique flair to the case with her salsa dancing skills.
As the peaceful Cotswold village becomes increasingly cluttered with deceased clowns, Dee must race against time to unveil the identity of the murderer before she becomes a mere garnish herself.
“Corpse In The Chard” is the first installment in the FitzMorris Family Mysteries series, promising a delightful blend of mystery, humor, and culinary delights that will keep you eagerly turning the pages. Join Dee and her unconventional family in this charming and humorous tale of murder and investigation.
Published by Cotswold Writer Press on 2023-10-20
The FitzMorris Family Mysteries
Anna A. Armstrong writes uplifting, cosy mysteries. Set in rural villages, they overflow with friendship, warm family relationships, delicious food, beautiful gardens and romance as well as the odd murder to spice things up. At the heart of her stories are her colourful characters who have their own varied foibles. There is nothing like a spot of murder for revealing who people are and what makes them tick.
Growing up in home counties England, Anna was surrounded with dogs and horses as well as the wide variety of people who make up village life. Her observation skills were further honed by studying Anthropology at university. Much to her family’s embarrassment, she often can’t resist pulling out a pad and sketching random strangers in a restaurant.
When not indulging her love of travelling, Anna divides her time between the quintessentially English village of Burford in the Cotswolds and the rugged Isle of Man, the jewel of the Irish Sea. She is passionate about food, her garden, her three dachshunds, family and latterly trick riding, just in case running off to the circus becomes an option!
