Woolly Sheep: Shepherd's Pies Shepherd's Lies
A Cozy English Village Mystery: In Middleton, the gossip is richer than the gravy-and twice as deadly.
When the last slice of pie is the only alibi, the truth is hard to swallow.
A perfect slice of Shepherd's Pie can make or break a reputation in the Cotswolds, but a missing slice might just solve a murder. Poppy Payne, the fiery head chef of The Woolly Sheep gastropub, is ready for Middleton's annual Food Festival. Her specialty pie is a local legend, yet it soon becomes a key ingredient in a recipe for disaster.
When renowned farmer Barnaby Finch is found murdered with his own cheese knife, the idyllic village is rocked to its core. The crime scene points to a lunch gathering, and Poppy quickly realizes that everyone's alibi hinges on a single, delectable detail: who truly ate the last slice of her famous pie? And who is lying about it?
With the local constabulary floundering, Poppy finds herself drawn into the investigation, her sharp wit and intimate knowledge of Middleton's residents proving indispensable. Every quaint cottage holds a secret, and every friendly face a potential motive. Gossip swirls thicker than cream, revealing hidden rivalries beneath the charming facade.
The harmony of her beloved village, and the reputation of her gastropub, hang in the balance. Poppy must sift through conflicting alibis and navigate a labyrinth of village secrets, all while trying to keep her own kitchen running. Can she uncover the truth before Middleton's cozy charm is tainted by a killer's lie forever?
