Titles in This Set: Deception in the Cotswolds Slaughter in the Cotswolds A Grave in the Cotswolds Revenge in the Cotswolds Fear in the Cotswolds Crisis in the Cotswolds A Cotswold Mystery Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9784058963005 Publisher: Allison & Busby Age Range: Adult (18+) Overview: Escape to the honey-stone villages of Gloucestershire with this seven-book Cotswold Mystery collection from cosy crime favourite Rebecca Tope. Following house-sitter Thea Osborne and her faithful spaniel Hepzibah, each story blends gentle rural charm with a genuinely gripping whodunit. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie-style village mysteries, this brand-new paperback set delivers hours of atmospheric, character-driven reading. Whether you're already hooked on the Cotswold Mysteries or discovering Thea Osborne for the first time, this collection is a wonderful way to enjoy the series back to back, and makes a thoughtful gift for any cosy crime enthusiast who loves puzzles wrapped in beautiful English countryside settings. About the Books: Each novel sees Thea Osborne take on a new house-sitting assignment in a different Cotswold village, and each time she is drawn into an unexpected mystery. In Deception in the Cotswolds , Thea arrives in the secluded village of Cranham hoping for a quiet break, only to uncover hidden secrets among the locals. Slaughter in the Cotswolds finds her house-sitting in Lower Slaughter while grieving her father, and death follows close behind. A Grave in the Cotswolds sees Thea and Hepzibah continue house-sitting despite a string of disastrous past incidents. Revenge in the Cotswolds builds a plot on old grudges and simmering vengeance, showcasing Tope's skill at slow-burn tension. Fear in the Cotswolds is set during an isolated, snowbound winter month, one of the darker entries in the series. Crisis in the Cotswolds explores domestic unrest and marital strain. Finally, A Cotswold Mystery brings Thea's daughter Jessica into the story, uncovering a body in Blockley and testing Thea's relationship with DI Phil Hollis. Together, the seven novels combine witty dialogue, believable characters, and the enduring appeal of English village life turned upside down by crime. Key Benefits: Seven full-length novels from Rebecca Tope's acclaimed Cotswold Mysteries series in one collection. Follows house-sitter Thea Osborne and spaniel Hepzibah across seven different Gloucestershire villages. Ideal for fans of gentle, character-led cosy crime and English village mysteries. Brand-new paperback set, perfect for reading in order or dipping in and out. A thoughtful gift for mystery lovers, book clubs, or Cotswolds enthusiasts. About the Author: Rebecca Tope is a British crime novelist and journalist, born in 1948, who has written across three long-running murder mystery series set in the Cotswolds, the Lake District and the West Country. She lives on a smallholding in rural Herefordshire, where she keeps Cotswold sheep and rare-breed pigs. Before becoming a full-time novelist, Tope worked as a proofreader, antenatal teacher, relationship counsellor and undertaker's assistant, experiences that inform the authentic rural and emotional detail found throughout her writing. She has published dozens of crime novels with Allison & Busby. Why You'll Love This Collection: Seven cosy, atmospheric mysteries set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswolds, following a warm, relatable amateur sleuth. Perfect for curling up with on a rainy afternoon or gifting to any crime fiction fan. Please Note: The individual books in this set will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover shown.