A Small Hill to Die on

By Elizabeth J. Duncan

Book Overview

"Winner of the Bloody Words Light Mystery Award"The North Wales market town of Llanelen is abuzz when a Vietnamese family moves into Ty Brith Hall. It isn't long before the family's business dealings have the townsfolk wondering what's really going on up at the big house on the hill. Things take a sinister turn when Penny Brannigan, spending a midwinter afternoon sketching the magnificent views that surround the town, discovers the body of the new family's teenage daughter. Many secrets lie buried in the shallow grave, along with the girl, who Penny identifies by the snakeskin manicure she received at Penny's salon. When an elderly woman returns to Llanelen to care for her ailing brother, Penny discovers the truth about another death at Ty Brith Hall, one that hits very close to home. Though Penny's romantic interest, Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies, warns her to stay away, Penny can't resist getting involved, and her urge to help will ultimately put her in danger.Elizabeth J. Duncan's latest offering in this engaging series is filled with memorable characters, great escapes, explosive plot twists, and plenty of Welsh charm.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250008247
• ISBN13: 9781250008244
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Minotaur Books
• Length: 259 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.5"