{"product_id":"9780008239183_dead-to-begin-with-a-country-gift-shop-cozy-mystery-series-book-1","title":"Dead to Begin With (A Country Gift Shop Cozy Mystery series, Book 1)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e‘Highly recommend for any cozy mystery fans.’\u003c\/strong\u003e – Goodreads review\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing home can be murder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVicky Simmons is looking for the simple life. She’s ready to trade in London for a slower pace by opening a British Country Gift Shop in her old hometown on the coast of Maine. Little does she know a few old faces are back in Glen Cove, including unrequited teenage crush Michael Danning—having taken over the local Gazette and looking better than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll is looking rosy until Vicky finds herself face-to-face with a dead body and Michael is the prime suspect. When the sheriff links the motive for murder to the unsolved disappearance of a teenage girl twenty years ago, Vicky must turn amateur sleuth. She’ll stop at nothing to save Michael…and unmask the real killer!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t miss any title in the Country Gift Shop Cozy Mystery series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook 1 – Dead to Begin With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 2 – Grand Prize: Murder!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 3 – Written into the Grave\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePraise for Vivian Conroy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Wow, I very much loved this book. It is the first I've read by Vivian but most definitely will not be the last.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Ms Conroy’s writing is fresh and entertaining, it’s like an episode of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries sprinkled with what I can only describe as a good old-fashioned Miss Marple.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Both the story and characters were well written and whenever I had to put the book down I couldn’t wait to start reading again.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This would suit anyone who has not so far stepped into the world of cosy mysteries and if you are already a fan, this will not disappoint.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Loved every minute of this.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vivian Conroy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47284796915861,"sku":"9780008239183","price":6.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008239183.jpg?v=1776992372","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008239183_dead-to-begin-with-a-country-gift-shop-cozy-mystery-series-book-1","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}