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World Traveler Cozy Mystery #2
A Corpse in Cornwall
Spending Fall in Cornwall wasn't what Jennifer was expecting, but then, neither was a centuries-old mystery and a present-day killer.
A fortune in jewels. A little girl with a mysterious past. Townspeople who could be friends or could be foes.
When Jennifer agreed to discreetly snoop for details on properties and antiques for her globe-trotting boss, Gable Landon, she didn't realize that she may have bitten off more than she could chew. A simple job undercover suddenly turns deadly when her presence digs up things better left dead and buried.
Clean language, and only rated PG because hey, there’s a murderer running around in this book.
A fortune in jewels. A little girl with a mysterious past. Townspeople who could be friends or could be foes.
When Jennifer agreed to discreetly snoop for details on properties and antiques for her globe-trotting boss, Gable Landon, she didn't realize that she may have bitten off more than she could chew. A simple job undercover suddenly turns deadly when her presence digs up things better left dead and buried.
Clean language, and only rated PG because hey, there’s a murderer running around in this book.
119 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2018
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Carolyn L. Dean
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Carolyn's Website at http://CarolynDeanBooks.com
I've been writing and making stories in my head as early as I can remember. In third grade I came home, set my lunchbox down, and told my mother I wanted to be a writer. Luckily, Mom was supportive.
I've been a published author for a while now, under different names and genres, but the thought of writing about a small coastal town in Oregon, and about its loves and mysteries and holidays and people has been with me for years. To be honest, I am a bit scared to dump those ideas onto the written page, but hope you'll enjoy getting to meet the people who inhabit my imagination.
In real life, I'm married with kids, live on the West Coast of the US, and own a hobby farm just outside of my favorite small town. I love to travel, and can often be found strolling down a windy Oregon beach, holding onto the string of a high-sailing dragon kite.
Carolyn's Website at http://CarolynDeanBooks.com
I've been writing and making stories in my head as early as I can remember. In third grade I came home, set my lunchbox down, and told my mother I wanted to be a writer. Luckily, Mom was supportive.
I've been a published author for a while now, under different names and genres, but the thought of writing about a small coastal town in Oregon, and about its loves and mysteries and holidays and people has been with me for years. To be honest, I am a bit scared to dump those ideas onto the written page, but hope you'll enjoy getting to meet the people who inhabit my imagination.
In real life, I'm married with kids, live on the West Coast of the US, and own a hobby farm just outside of my favorite small town. I love to travel, and can often be found strolling down a windy Oregon beach, holding onto the string of a high-sailing dragon kite.
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January 31, 2020
4 stelle e mezza
Questo è un racconto, ma l'idea della serie e la storia avrebbero meritato un intero libro, anche perché la soluzione finale risulta un po' affrettata. Oltretutto il morto compare ben oltre la metà del testo... Ma la parte precedente è molto piacevole, quindi l'autrice dovrebbe cercare di implementare la seconda parte, più dedicata alla storia gialla. Consiglio per il futuro, se questa serie proseguirà perché non è uscito altro, da un anno a questa parte.
Questo è un racconto, ma l'idea della serie e la storia avrebbero meritato un intero libro, anche perché la soluzione finale risulta un po' affrettata. Oltretutto il morto compare ben oltre la metà del testo... Ma la parte precedente è molto piacevole, quindi l'autrice dovrebbe cercare di implementare la seconda parte, più dedicata alla storia gialla. Consiglio per il futuro, se questa serie proseguirà perché non è uscito altro, da un anno a questa parte.
November 18, 2018
A home of her own
Another great little read. Okay the mystery part is so, so but the human aspect of is awesome. Love the way she stands up for herself.
Her next assignment is Cornwall and trying to get details of an old Manor house. The owner is anti social and a loner. Can she get anywhere? Figuring that her best choice is to get to know the locals she starts there. With her puppy as an ice breaker she meets the eccentric people that call the village home and slowly but surely she starts to fall in love with both the place and the people. Shame that her meeting with the owner left such a bad taste. Until she sees him deliberately struck down by a car. As he has no-one she takes over his care. Only to find the man accused of running him down in an open grave at the back of the manor. Can she find out what is really going on? Will her employer get the manor or will the owner have different plans?
Another great little read. Okay the mystery part is so, so but the human aspect of is awesome. Love the way she stands up for herself.
Her next assignment is Cornwall and trying to get details of an old Manor house. The owner is anti social and a loner. Can she get anywhere? Figuring that her best choice is to get to know the locals she starts there. With her puppy as an ice breaker she meets the eccentric people that call the village home and slowly but surely she starts to fall in love with both the place and the people. Shame that her meeting with the owner left such a bad taste. Until she sees him deliberately struck down by a car. As he has no-one she takes over his care. Only to find the man accused of running him down in an open grave at the back of the manor. Can she find out what is really going on? Will her employer get the manor or will the owner have different plans?
February 23, 2021
I loved this author's Ravenwood series, so was excited to see her new series was a spin-off featuring one of Ravenwood's characters. I was very disappointed in Book 1 of this series - nothing much seemed to happen until, suddenly, toward the end, a body was found. A couple of pages later, the culprit was caught. There was no real lead up to the murder & very little explanation of why. I gave the book 3 starts for effort & decided to try this book, hoping it would get better. It doesn't. If anything, it's worse. Again, in the last few pages a body is found. Again, only a couple of pages later, the culprit is identified. And again, little to no lead up to the murder. I won't be reading book 3.
April 5, 2024
I really hope Jennifer and Orly get to spend some more time in Cornwall in between world travels. I really want to know what happens with the dance and nude yoga classes, Mr. Mantlewood, and the apple orchard. My ebook Kindle Unlimited edition of this story needed some copyediting to fix some strange sentence lags--it was like some rewriting happened, but the old part of some sentences didn't get deleted.
December 3, 2018
Cozy Reader
I chose this rating because I love reading all of Mrs. Dean's books. I am so glad that Jennifer is globe trotting. I get to visit all the countries that she travels to plus get to know some interesting people with quirky personalities. I can't wait to see what she gets into in her next assignment. Keep Jenna employed.
I chose this rating because I love reading all of Mrs. Dean's books. I am so glad that Jennifer is globe trotting. I get to visit all the countries that she travels to plus get to know some interesting people with quirky personalities. I can't wait to see what she gets into in her next assignment. Keep Jenna employed.
May 29, 2019
The author needs to do more research if she's going to set books in England.
Not entirely sure what a "popover" is, but I suspect you're unlikely to be offered them in a Cornish pub.
Also, English people do not "visit *with*" their friends... Just two of the more egregious examples of American speech being inserted in English mouths in this book.
Not a bad story if you can overlook that.
Not entirely sure what a "popover" is, but I suspect you're unlikely to be offered them in a Cornish pub.
Also, English people do not "visit *with*" their friends... Just two of the more egregious examples of American speech being inserted in English mouths in this book.
Not a bad story if you can overlook that.
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September 9, 2019Nice mystery
This is such a friendly, cost murder mystery. Such a joy to read, I hope the author writes more in this series. Jennifer is likable and nice, I enjoy looking over her shoulder. I'd like to thank the author for making sure that Jennifer, isn't a nosy parker. Thank you. Read and enjoy!
This is such a friendly, cost murder mystery. Such a joy to read, I hope the author writes more in this series. Jennifer is likable and nice, I enjoy looking over her shoulder. I'd like to thank the author for making sure that Jennifer, isn't a nosy parker. Thank you. Read and enjoy!
May 31, 2020
Jennifer arrives in Cornwall to try and obtain a falling down Manor house for her boss Gabriel.
She noses around for information. Meets the crusty old man who owns the manor and stumbles across a corpse.
Overheard conversations and nosiness about the presence of a man on a property that doesn’t belong to him lead to a solution on the corpse.
I’m not really into this series.
She noses around for information. Meets the crusty old man who owns the manor and stumbles across a corpse.
Overheard conversations and nosiness about the presence of a man on a property that doesn’t belong to him lead to a solution on the corpse.
I’m not really into this series.
April 26, 2022
Mantlewood Manor
Jennifer is sent to Cornwall to see about buying Mantlewood Manor for Gabel. She meets a bunch of quirky people. Someone tries to run Mr. Mantlewood over with a car. Jennifer had stopped to change a flat tire and sees it happen. She offers aid to Mr. Mantlewood and this gets her into the house to look around. Really enjoying this series.
Jennifer is sent to Cornwall to see about buying Mantlewood Manor for Gabel. She meets a bunch of quirky people. Someone tries to run Mr. Mantlewood over with a car. Jennifer had stopped to change a flat tire and sees it happen. She offers aid to Mr. Mantlewood and this gets her into the house to look around. Really enjoying this series.
November 18, 2018
A great book.
I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait for the next one. I love this new series. There were plenty of twist and turns in the story. I sure didn't figure out who did it until the end. Thank you Carolyn.
I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait for the next one. I love this new series. There were plenty of twist and turns in the story. I sure didn't figure out who did it until the end. Thank you Carolyn.
March 30, 2021
A feel good book!
The character, Jennifer Peetman, and her side kick, Orly, become so likable that one finds it hard to lay Carolyn L. Dean books down. During the year we all have had, these books have provided a taste of hope, goodness, and normal ness so needed.
The character, Jennifer Peetman, and her side kick, Orly, become so likable that one finds it hard to lay Carolyn L. Dean books down. During the year we all have had, these books have provided a taste of hope, goodness, and normal ness so needed.
April 28, 2022
Excellent read!
Carolyn Dean has created characters that don't need to curse a blue streak to tell a story. Her plots are twisty enough to entertain on a rainy day with tea and biscuits. If you like mystery and visiting exotic locales, the World Traveler series is for you.
Carolyn Dean has created characters that don't need to curse a blue streak to tell a story. Her plots are twisty enough to entertain on a rainy day with tea and biscuits. If you like mystery and visiting exotic locales, the World Traveler series is for you.
December 16, 2018
Really good read
I love these books they are really well written and enjoyable to read the characters are really good and her description of a small village is brilliant.
I love these books they are really well written and enjoyable to read the characters are really good and her description of a small village is brilliant.
December 22, 2018
Good Read
I liked the character of Jennifer. She is bright and spunky. The story was perfect for a quiet winter’s day.
I liked the character of Jennifer. She is bright and spunky. The story was perfect for a quiet winter’s day.
May 1, 2019
Enjoyable. I hope there will be more in the series.
January 29, 2020
Good Book!
I enjoyed the first book in this series and I look forward to the next. Not too grisly, but still compelling. Please keep 'em coming.
I enjoyed the first book in this series and I look forward to the next. Not too grisly, but still compelling. Please keep 'em coming.
October 3, 2022
Enjoyed
Good story,nice read on a fall day. The use of some idiomatic language is interesting,works for me. Always ready to learn.
Good story,nice read on a fall day. The use of some idiomatic language is interesting,works for me. Always ready to learn.
October 5, 2022
Lots of fun...cozy mystery but different from the "normal" cozy. A bit shorter than I would prefer but easy to move on to the next in the series (p.s. I love Cornwall!).
March 16, 2023
easy and enjoyable read!
This book has just enough suspense and historical fiction to make it pleasurable for this reader. It is a wonderful way to pass the time.
This book has just enough suspense and historical fiction to make it pleasurable for this reader. It is a wonderful way to pass the time.
September 26, 2025
Jennifer gets sent to look into a decrepit mansion in Cornwall. Of course, a body turns up!
July 4, 2022
Easy read with interesting characters. Need more of a backstory on the main character’s previous employment.
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November 26, 2018Very short, quick read.
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