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The Compton Poppleford Horticultural Society Annual Show is just around the corner but there's a problem: someone is murdering the competitors. Stories of vegetable rivalry abound as the local constabulary, Inspector Mappin, investigates.When the death toll increases, Mappin drafts in assistance but refuses to allow Churchill and Pemberley to help. The two ladies decide to solve the case themselves, however their efforts are hampered by the inspector's accusations of meddling.Can Churchill and Pemberley battle the odds to find the culprit before another gardener dies? Compton Poppleford's long-buried secrets are unearthed as the duo close in on the killer in their midst.
For twenty years the villagers of Compton Poppleford have been puzzled by the fate of Darcy Sprockett who vanished in the woods one dark and stormy night. When fresh evidence surfaces, elderly detective duo Churchill and Pemberley creak into action.A cast of suspects emerges, but Inspector Mappin is soon barking up the wrong tree. When he refuses advice from the two old ladies, Churchill and Pemberley must use their wits and mastery of disguise to unravel the mystery of Poppleford Wood. How could the newly unveiled statue of Sir Morris Buckle-Duffington be connected? And what about local Lothario, Mr Peregrine Colthrop?And is a new member of Churchill's Detective Agency a help or a hindrance?
The event of Compton Poppleford's festive season has arrived: the Vicarage Christmas Party. With sherry, mince pies and Christmas carols, the festivities are going well. But events take a turn when the choirmaster is found dead in the parlour. Which of the guests could possibly commit murder at Christmas time?With everyone detained at the vicarage, elderly sleuths Churchill and Pemberley find themselves in all the wrong places at all the wrong times. Inspector Mappin is certain they're his suspects and the vicar is convinced too. How can the two old ladies prove their innocence? With the net closing in, the detective duo must find the culprit to avoid spending Christmas in Compton Poppleford's police cells.
When Mrs Mildred Cobnut of Compton Poppleford Ladies Bicycling Club suffers a fatal accident, hapless Inspector Mappin begins a murder investigation. As luck would have it, world-renowned Swiss detective, Monsieur Pascal Legrand, is staying in the village; with such sleuthing expertise on hand, the case will surely be swiftly solved.Meanwhile, Churchill and Pemberley have another case to worry about: Ramsay the missing goat. But with Churchill having crossed swords with Mrs Cobnut, the elderly detectives soon become embroiled in the murder investigation.Who is the mystery man who calls on Mrs Twig? What causes Farmer Glossop''s horse to bolt down the high street? Will Churchill ever finish a slice of Pemberley''s prune cake? There are many questions for the detective duo to answer before they can hope to beat the famous Monsieur Legrand at his own game.
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