''It''s Murder She Wrote as you''ve never seen it before'' Sir Lenny Henry
''The formidable Miss Hortense will be your new favourite literary sleuth! Fresh, original and intriguing from start to finish!'' Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Examiner and The Appeal
''What a read! This is more than a cosy crime mystery [. . .] it''s the story of a community, one I hope I get to visit again soon'' Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things
Death has come to her doorstep . . .
Retired nurse, avid gardener, renowned cake maker and fearless sleuth Miss Hortense has lived in Bigglesweigh, a quiet Birmingham suburb, since she emigrated from Jamaica in 1960. She takes great pride in her home, starching her lace curtains bright white, and she can tell if she''s been short-changed on turmeric before she''s even taken her first bite of a beef patty. Thirty-five years of nursing have als
