Mystery spotlight
The Thornbury Jam Incident
by Hattie Brennan
Nobody dies. Someone still has a great deal to answer for.
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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.
Book details
- Genre
- Mystery
- Released
- 20 January 2026
- Featured on
- 3 August 2026
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