Sophie Sayers Village Mystery Books

When Sophie Sayers inherits a cottage in a sleepy English Cotswold village, she’s hoping for a quieter life than the one she's running away from. What she gets instead is a dead body on a carnival float, and an extraordinary assortment of suspects. Is the enigmatic bookseller Hector Munro all he seems? And what about the over-friendly neighbour who brings her jars of honey? Not to mention the eccentric village shopkeeper, show committee, writers' group and drama club, all suspiciously keen to welcome her to their midst. For fans of cosy (cozy) mysteries everywhere, Best Murder in Show will make you laugh out loud at the idiosyncrasies of English country life, and rack your brains to discover the murderer before Sophie can. I f you love M C Beaton's Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series, you'll enjoy Sophie Sayers' adventures. "A cracking example of cosy crime" - Katie Fforde, internationally bestselling romantic novelist

'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Katie Fforde Just when Sophie Sayers is starting to feel at home in the Cotswold village of Wendlebury Barrow, a fierce new vicar arrives, quickly offending her and everyone else in the close community! Vicar Neep is strict about how he expects his parishioners to behave, but banning the villagers’ Halloween celebrations is the last straw for everyone! Especially when instead, he revives the old English Guy Fawkes tradition with a bonfire piled high with sinister effigies. Sophie begins to suspect Vicar Neep is hiding secrets of his own and maybe even knows something about her own boss - the beguiling bookseller, Hector Munro! But when a body turns up buried beneath the vicar’s bonfire Sophie knows this case is much hotter than she thought! A perfect cosy crime for fans of M C Beaton's Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series. Readers LOVE Debbie Young! 'A delight from start to finish' Juliette Lawson 'An affectionate glimpse of traditional rural English life… A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery. Well worth a read!' T.A. Williams 'Warm and cosy, the Sophie Sayers mysteries are full of likeable and eccentric characters inhabiting the idyllic Cotswold village of Wendlebury Barrow, where gossip, intrigue and murder are rife!' Michelle Salter 'Sophie Sayers is the perfect antidote to these difficult times. A Cotswold version of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'I just read your Sophie Sayers novels. I loved them. The characters were very likeable and I enjoyed getting to know them. I can’t wait for the next installment' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Thank you for the gift that is Sophie Sayers. These books have been my lifeline to home over the last year especially' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Previously published by Debbie Young as Trick or Murder?

When Sophie Sayers’ plans for a cosy English country Christmas are interrupted by the arrival of her ex-boyfriend, her troubles are only just beginning. Before long, the whole village stands accused of murder.Damian says he’s come to direct the village nativity play, but Sophie thinks he’s up to no good. What are those noises coming from his van? Who is the stranger lurking in the shadows? And whose baby, abandoned in the manger, disappears in plain sight? Enjoy the fun of a traditional Cotswold festive season, with echoes of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, as Sophie seeks a happy ending for her latest village mystery – and for her new romance with charming local bookseller Hector Munro.

While Sophie and her friends celebrate Valentine's Night in The Bluebird, a dead body plummets to the bottom of the village well - and nobody hears it fall.In this close-knit community where everyone knows each other's business, is it possible for anyone to get away with murder?Sophie's about to find out - and to discover some extraordinary secrets about her boyfriend Hector and his family along the way.Colourful new characters join the regular Wendlebury cast in this laugh-out-loud cosy mystery tale of love, friendship, loyalty and family ties.

When Bunny Carter, the old lady from the Manor House, is discovered in an open grave, Sophie Sayers is sure it’s a case of foul play. But when it comes to suspects, she’s spoiled for choice. One of Bunny’s squabbling children from three different husbands? Petunia Lot from the Cats Prevention charity, always angling for a legacy?All these and more had motive and opportunity. But which is to blame? And can Sophie and her boyfriend, village bookseller Hector Munro, stop them before they strike again? A lively array of eccentrics joins the regular cast in this compelling story of family, friendship, love and loss. While the story includes plenty of Debbie Young’s renowned wit and British humour, it’s also thoughtful and poignant, reflecting Sophie's growing wisdom, self-reliance and skill as self-appointed amateur village sleuth.The fifth in a series which spans a Cotswold village year from one summer to the next. Springtime for Murder may also be read as a standalone novel.

When Sophie Sayers joins a writers' retreat on a secluded Greek island, she's hoping to find inspiration and perhaps a little adventure. Away from her rural English comfort zone, she also takes stock of her relationship with her boyfriend Hector. But scarcely has the writing course begun when bestselling romantic novelist Marina Milanese disappears on a solo excursion to an old windmill. First on the scene, Sophie is prime suspect for Marina's murder. When a storm prevents the Greek police from landing on the island to investigate, Sophie must try to solve the crime herself - not easy, when everyone at the retreat has a motive. As she strives to uncover the truth about Marina's fate, Sophie arrives at a life-changing decision about her own future.

Finding a dead body in the village school's lost property cupboard during the summer holidays is bad enough - but when the body disappears and the police refuse to investigate, it's down to Sophie Sayers to get to the bottom of the mystery and save the village school from the threat of closure. Featuring all the leading characters from previous books and introducing a lively cast of new players, this seventh mystery marks the end of Sophie's first year in the Cotswold village of Wendlebury Barrow. Murder Lost and Found was originally intended to be the last in the series, which runs the course of the village year from one summer to the next, but by popular request from readers, an eighth book, in which Sophie will take Hector to meet her parents in Scotland, is now being planned...

'A witty insight into village life and a most unusual murder that kept me enthralled!' E.V. Hunter Sophie and Hector are heading to the Highlands. For Sophie it’s a trip home and for Hector it’s time to meet Sophie’s parents... Though their trip has village tongues wagging about a stop at Scotland’s notorious elopement spot, Gretna Green. No matter what, it’ll make a nice break from the murder and mayhem that has been plaguing their beautiful Cotswolds village. But Sophie and Hector are barely across the border on the way to Inverness before a sinister encounter leaves them shaken. Then comes a series of mishaps that leave poor Hector a little worse for wear. Is someone after Hector? Why is he certain the attacks are just accidents? Sophie is determined to find out. Starting and finishing at the Hector's House bookshop in Wendlebury Barrow, this adventure is Debbie Young's celebration of Scotland as her second favourite place after the Cotswolds, and will make you feel as if you've taken a trip to the Highlands yourself! Readers love Debbie Young: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Katie Fforde 'A delight from start to finish' Juliette Lawson 'An affectionate glimpse of traditional rural English life… A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery. Well worth a read!' T.A. Williams 'Warm and cosy, the Sophie Sayers mysteries are full of likeable and eccentric characters inhabiting the idyllic Cotswold village of Wendlebury Barrow, where gossip, intrigue and murder are rife!' Michelle Salter ' Murder In The Highlands is the sort of read that I think is a snuggle in and lose yourself sort of book. Clear your diary, order a take away for tea, grab a fluffy blanket, put up a ‘do not disturb’ sign and settle in for a cosy read' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A perfect cosy crime for fans of M C Beaton's Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series. Change is coming to Wendlebury Barrow – and not everyone is happy about it… When the local bus company announces it will be stopping its route through their quaint Cotswold village, the people of Wendlebury Barrow are up in arms. Not least Sophie Sayers, whose driving lessons with her boyfriend Hector get off to a bumpy start. But the locals’ peaceful protests against the decision turn deadly when a body is discovered on the Number 27. No one can work out how a passenger met their demise, let alone how the driver didn’t notice. While the police wait for the post mortem results, Sophie immediately suspects foul play, and launches her own investigation. Can she solve the murder before another passenger is hurt? Readers LOVE Debbie Young's delightful mysteries: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde 'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T.A. Williams 'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter ‘A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this! ’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I would have given this a 6 if I could have! ’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ An excellent book! ’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won’t be the last .’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed. ’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was so much fun . I feel that I know each character and the village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐