"Very entertaining. Highly recommended for the permanent library of any reader who appreciates a well-written mystery with twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!"—Books and Movie Reviews (regarding Murder in the Manor)A VILLA IN SICILY: FIGS AND A CADAVER is book #2 in a charming new cozy mystery series by bestselling author Fiona Grace, author of Murder in the Manor, a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews (and a free download)!Audrey Smart, 34, has made a major life change, walking away from her life as a vet (and from a string of failed romance) and moving to Sicily to buy a $1 home—and embark on a mandatory renovation she knows nothing about.Audrey is busy working to open the town's new shelter, while also renovating her own problematic home—and dating again. With the help of friends, she begins taking in sick strays. But not everyone in town is grateful for her services, and she soon makes unexpected enemies.When Audrey gets a tip about an injured dog near the coast and goes to find him—she finds the dead body of a powerful local instead.Can Audrey, now a suspect, solve the crime and clear her name?Or will her Sicilian dream fall apart?A laugh-out-loud cozy packed with mystery, intrigue, renovation, animals, food, wine—and of course, love—A VILLA IN SICILY will capture your heart and keep you glued to the very last page."The book had heart and the entire story worked together seamlessly that didn't sacrifice either intrigue or personality. I loved the characters - so many great characters! I can't wait to read whatever Fiona Grace writes next!"—Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)"Wow, this book takes off & never stops! I couldn't put it down! Highly recommended for those who love a great mystery with twists, turns, romance, and a long lost family member! I am reading the next book right now!"—Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)"This book is rather fast paced. It has the right blend of characters, place, and emotions. It was hard to put down and I hope to read the next book in the series."—Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)Book #3 in the series—VINO AND DEATH—is now also available!
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This was a title I picked up free from Amazon. I haven't read the first book in the series. You can read this as a stand alone. You might pick up some helpful background information if you read the series in order though.
I would put this in wish-fulfillment novels for the following reasons: the main character, a veterinarian, apparently ran off from Boston to Sicily and was able to buy a house for $1 in a small town through a program that was hoped to entice Sicilians who'd left to return and is instead bringing in "outsiders".
In this book, she opens her veterinary practice and is also supposed to be helping with the stray animal population in the city.
It is a cozy mystery in the sense that the veterinarian does help to solve a murder but it's more of a meandering cozy mystery. The victim doesn't appear as a corpse until quite a ways into the story and as such, the wrap up of it seems hurried.
As for the figs in the title--I don't remember figs being a big part of the story. The cadaver obviously refers to the dead councilwoman. ( )
"Very entertaining. Highly recommended for the permanent library of any reader who appreciates a well-written mystery with twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!"—Books and Movie Reviews (regarding Murder in the Manor)A VILLA IN SICILY: FIGS AND A CADAVER is book #2 in a charming new cozy mystery series by bestselling author Fiona Grace, author of Murder in the Manor, a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews (and a free download)!Audrey Smart, 34, has made a major life change, walking away from her life as a vet (and from a string of failed romance) and moving to Sicily to buy a $1 home—and embark on a mandatory renovation she knows nothing about.Audrey is busy working to open the town's new shelter, while also renovating her own problematic home—and dating again. With the help of friends, she begins taking in sick strays. But not everyone in town is grateful for her services, and she soon makes unexpected enemies.When Audrey gets a tip about an injured dog near the coast and goes to find him—she finds the dead body of a powerful local instead.Can Audrey, now a suspect, solve the crime and clear her name?Or will her Sicilian dream fall apart?A laugh-out-loud cozy packed with mystery, intrigue, renovation, animals, food, wine—and of course, love—A VILLA IN SICILY will capture your heart and keep you glued to the very last page."The book had heart and the entire story worked together seamlessly that didn't sacrifice either intrigue or personality. I loved the characters - so many great characters! I can't wait to read whatever Fiona Grace writes next!"—Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)"Wow, this book takes off & never stops! I couldn't put it down! Highly recommended for those who love a great mystery with twists, turns, romance, and a long lost family member! I am reading the next book right now!"—Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)"This book is rather fast paced. It has the right blend of characters, place, and emotions. It was hard to put down and I hope to read the next book in the series."—Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)Book #3 in the series—VINO AND DEATH—is now also available!
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I would put this in wish-fulfillment novels for the following reasons: the main character, a veterinarian, apparently ran off from Boston to Sicily and was able to buy a house for $1 in a small town through a program that was hoped to entice Sicilians who'd left to return and is instead bringing in "outsiders".
In this book, she opens her veterinary practice and is also supposed to be helping with the stray animal population in the city.
It is a cozy mystery in the sense that the veterinarian does help to solve a murder but it's more of a meandering cozy mystery. The victim doesn't appear as a corpse until quite a ways into the story and as such, the wrap up of it seems hurried.
As for the figs in the title--I don't remember figs being a big part of the story. The cadaver obviously refers to the dead councilwoman. (