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Cotswold Mystery Series 6 Books Collection Set By Rebecca Tope
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Cotswold Mystery Series 6 Books Collection Set By Rebecca
Slaughter in the
Once again, there's death on her doorstep – Thea throws herself into house-sitting for Babs and Cedric Angell in Lower Slaughter following her beloved father's death – anything to keep her busy and away from some of her rather difficult relatives.
A Grave in the
Thea Osborne and her loyal spaniel Hepzie are still pursuing their occupation as house-sitters, despite the disastrous incidents of the past. At the moment they are staying in the late Greta Simmonds' house, which is currently between ownership.
Blood in the
Thea Osborne and her faithful spaniel, Hepzie, have taken on a house-sitting assignment in the charming Cotswold village of Temple Guiting. But as always, an idyllic village can harbour a disquieting number of secrets.
Fear in the
Following a string of disastrous house-sitting assignments, and an equally troubled personal life, Thea Osborne is understandably apprehensive about her latest a wintry month in an isolated house with only an assortment of animals.
Echoes in the
As spring returns to the Cotswolds, so too does Thea Slocombe to house-sitting. She has agreed to look after Lucy Sinclair’s new home in Northleach while she is away, and Thea is glad of the change of scene. She soon meets several.
Trouble in the
Thea Osborne hopes to spend a quiet Christmas house sitting for the Shepherds in the picturesque Cotswold village of Stanton. Walks in the local countryside with the dogs and perhaps a meal in the pub are all the excitement she wants.
Cotswold Mystery Series 6 Books Collection Set By Rebecca
Slaughter in the
Once again, there's death on her doorstep – Thea throws herself into house-sitting for Babs and Cedric Angell in Lower Slaughter following her beloved father's death – anything to keep her busy and away from some of her rather difficult relatives.
A Grave in the
Thea Osborne and her loyal spaniel Hepzie are still pursuing their occupation as house-sitters, despite the disastrous incidents of the past. At the moment they are staying in the late Greta Simmonds' house, which is currently between ownership.
Blood in the
Thea Osborne and her faithful spaniel, Hepzie, have taken on a house-sitting assignment in the charming Cotswold village of Temple Guiting. But as always, an idyllic village can harbour a disquieting number of secrets.
Fear in the
Following a string of disastrous house-sitting assignments, and an equally troubled personal life, Thea Osborne is understandably apprehensive about her latest a wintry month in an isolated house with only an assortment of animals.
Echoes in the
As spring returns to the Cotswolds, so too does Thea Slocombe to house-sitting. She has agreed to look after Lucy Sinclair’s new home in Northleach while she is away, and Thea is glad of the change of scene. She soon meets several.
Trouble in the
Thea Osborne hopes to spend a quiet Christmas house sitting for the Shepherds in the picturesque Cotswold village of Stanton. Walks in the local countryside with the dogs and perhaps a meal in the pub are all the excitement she wants.
1920 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2022
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About the author
Rebecca Tope
82 books219 followersRebecca Tope is best known as the author of over twenty crime novels. She has also recently produced the e-book entitled 'The Indifference of Tumbleweed'. She has every intention of continuing with the murder stories, as well as a variety of other kinds of fiction.
She has experienced many different kinds of work in her time - running antenatal classes, counselling troubled couples and being an office girl for an undertaker, for example. There were also several years monitoring the output of dairy cows, as well as every sort of task associated with book publishing. In 1992, she founded Praxis Books, a small British press.
She lives surrounded by trees she has planted herself, tending her own sheep.
She has experienced many different kinds of work in her time - running antenatal classes, counselling troubled couples and being an office girl for an undertaker, for example. There were also several years monitoring the output of dairy cows, as well as every sort of task associated with book publishing. In 1992, she founded Praxis Books, a small British press.
She lives surrounded by trees she has planted herself, tending her own sheep.
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January 3, 2026
I approached Cotswolds Mysteries with genuine interest, expecting a tightly woven cozy mystery set against the charm of the English countryside. Unfortunately, the reading experience turned out to be largely disappointing.
One of the book’s biggest drawbacks is its excessive and often unnecessary descriptions of the Cotswolds landscape. While evocative settings can enhance a story, here the descriptions feel repetitive, indulgent, and disconnected from the plot. Pages are spent detailing countryside walks, village scenery that neither build atmosphere meaningfully nor contribute to character development or narrative progression. Instead of enriching the mystery, these passages slow the pace considerably and test the reader’s patience.
The central mystery itself suffers as a result. The plot advances sporadically, with long stretches where nothing of consequence happens. Key developments feel buried under layers of descriptive filler, making it difficult to stay engaged or invested in the outcome. When the story does move forward, it does so abruptly, without adequate buildup or logical transitions.
The climax is another major letdown. Rather than delivering a satisfying or coherent resolution, it is unconvincing and the final explanation does not fully align with earlier events, leaving more confusion than closure. For a mystery novel, this lack of logical payoff is particularly frustrating.
Overall, Cotswolds Mysteries prioritizes scenic description over storytelling, resulting in a sluggish narrative and an unsatisfying conclusion. Sadly, this book did not meet expectations and earns a 1 out of 5 rating.
One of the book’s biggest drawbacks is its excessive and often unnecessary descriptions of the Cotswolds landscape. While evocative settings can enhance a story, here the descriptions feel repetitive, indulgent, and disconnected from the plot. Pages are spent detailing countryside walks, village scenery that neither build atmosphere meaningfully nor contribute to character development or narrative progression. Instead of enriching the mystery, these passages slow the pace considerably and test the reader’s patience.
The central mystery itself suffers as a result. The plot advances sporadically, with long stretches where nothing of consequence happens. Key developments feel buried under layers of descriptive filler, making it difficult to stay engaged or invested in the outcome. When the story does move forward, it does so abruptly, without adequate buildup or logical transitions.
The climax is another major letdown. Rather than delivering a satisfying or coherent resolution, it is unconvincing and the final explanation does not fully align with earlier events, leaving more confusion than closure. For a mystery novel, this lack of logical payoff is particularly frustrating.
Overall, Cotswolds Mysteries prioritizes scenic description over storytelling, resulting in a sluggish narrative and an unsatisfying conclusion. Sadly, this book did not meet expectations and earns a 1 out of 5 rating.
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