This is a real change of genre for me. Probably the first cosy mystery I've ever read! One of the joys of reading new books.

Imagine sitting in the sun by a pool, a glass of wine in your hand and an open book on the table beside you. A perfect cosy mystery to enjoy on your holiday. This may well be the book you would choose. Imagine a cast of varied and interesting characters – eccentric, annoying, nosey, delightful, inquisitive, antagonistic and, in one case, dead – with a network of relationships in the present and, as we slowly discover, the past. As the story unfolds the complexity of these relationships lead the reader first one way and then another as the author deftly leads them towards a final and satisfying denouement, when the murderer is eventually revealed. Well written, nicely constructed, and very enjoyable. Readers may also enjoy the many great recipes scattered throughout the novel because Ruth, our central character, is not only a journalist and an amateur detective, she also enjoys cookery. Open the pages, suspend disbelief and enjoy. 

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https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Myrtle-Ruth-Finlay-

Mysteries/dp/4824144493