Mystery spotlight
The Thornbury Jam Incident
by Hattie Brennan
Nobody dies. Someone still has a great deal to answer for.
Synopsis
The village preserves competition has been rigged. The retired postmistress knows exactly whose handwriting is on the entry cards.
The editorial feature
A cosy mystery with real teeth in its social observation. Brennan's village is petty, tender and entirely convincing.
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