Murder and Mystique in the Cotswolds: A Review of “Death at the Old Curiosity Shop”

Death at the Old Curiosity Shop

When Alice Carroll steps into Curiosity Cottage, a picture-perfect former bric-a-brac shop in the Cotswold Village of Little Pride, she thinks she’s found the perfect place to start the new phase of her life. Freshly separated from her collector long-term boyfriend, she’s excited to embrace her new, minimalist existence.

All Alice needs to do is sell off the left-behind stock, and settle in. But the villagers of Little Pride have other ideas, and Alice quickly realises they won’t give up their beloved shop without a fight.

Then a dead body is found buried in her neighbour’s compost heap, and Alice realises there’s much more to Little Pride, and its residents, than meets the eye.

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Author Bio

Debbie Young is the much-loved author of the Sophie Sayers and St Brides cosy crime mysteries. She lives in a Cotswold village, where she runs the local literary festival, and has worked at Westonbirt School, both of which provide inspiration for her writing

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Why Should You Read It?

Death at the Old Curiosity Shop by Debbie Young is a delightful cozy mystery that transports readers to the charming Cotswold village of Little Pride. Alice Carroll, newly single and ready for a fresh start, finds herself the owner of Curiosity Cottage, a quaint former shop. What begins as a simple plan to sell off leftover stock and settle into her new minimalist lifestyle soon turns complicated when the quirky villagers of Little Pride prove resistant to her changes—and a murder mystery drops right on her doorstep.

The discovery of a body buried in a neighbor’s compost heap adds a thrilling layer to the small-town charm, as Alice finds herself entangled in the investigation. Young masterfully balances the lighthearted atmosphere of village life with the intrigue of a whodunit, weaving in colorful characters who each add their own flavor to the story. The picturesque setting and lively community create a vivid backdrop for the mystery, and Alice’s fresh perspective as an outsider offers an entertaining entry point into the village’s hidden secrets.

With a satisfying mix of humor, mystery, and a touch of suspense, Death at the Old Curiosity Shop is a cozy escape perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Fiona Leitch. While the plot unfolds at a leisurely pace, the engaging characters and charming setting make it an enjoyable read from start to finish. Alice’s sleuthing debut hints at more exciting adventures to come in this promising series.