It took a couple of chapters to get into the book as I have never read this series and this was the fourth
one. Soon as I saw Winchcombe mentioned though, the story grabbed my attention. We rented a home on the outskirts of Winchcombe a few years ago and fell in love with the Cotswolds. There are three murders that occur in the plot and Alex, the main character and her mother are personally involved in the case. Getting to know and like the various villagers and policemen in the book was extremely easy. I now have to read the other three.

I seem to be in a minority here, but `I am afraid I could not get into this book at all. It seemed vague and confusing and I am afraid I have given up on it. I hate to do this but there is only so much time in my life to read books and so I do not want to waste a minute of it. Sorry. I am sure it is a good book, but just not for me

Thank you Netgalley and Severn House for the eARC.
This was my 2nd book of the series and another enjoyable read.
Having been to the Cotswolds, I love the setting and Alex Duggins, the local pub owner, looks to be a character I will grow to love more and more as I continue to read the series.
A fire at the trailer of a new development site ends up with Alex helping the smoldering man (Bob Hill, the owner of the development) who flees the burning building. Unfortunately, another man was still in the burning building.
Alex is drawn into the case, which soon builds in intensity with more brutal murders. Her friend Tony, the local veterinarian, whose home she shares, and her mother Lily are featured widely in the story as well.
There is something soothing (despite the gruesome murders) about reading this book, it's a cozy book with lots of tension and engaging characters. It made me want to get on a plane to re-visit the Cotswolds...
An immensely engrossing read, highly recommended.

A very involved read, one that kept me wanting to read it till the end. It skips around a bit, but not so much that it detracts from the storyline -of which there are a few side issues.Not sure if the ending was quite believable, but it did make for an interesting read.
Once started it is hard to put down, which says a lot about the entertainment value of a book. Try it

Excellent story line and great main characters. I really enjoyed this book. I would recommend.

This was a very good read. Lots of mysteries and entanglements. There was a few shocking discoveries too. Twists and turns galore.Received an advance review copy in exchange for an honest review by NetGalley.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Severn House Publishing for providing a copy of this book for review. Curiosity drives Alex Duggins to stop at a new development being built not far from her.village of Folly in the Cotswolds. What she does not expect to see is an explosion at the office trailer. Owner Robert Hill is attempting to enter the trailer when the blast happens and Alex saves him from serious harm. Unfortunately, one other person was in the trailer at the time.

Like Cabot Cove in Murder, She Wrote, small villages often hide secrets that lead to murder and villages in the Cotswolds are no different. Alex has been involved with investigations in the past. Now her curiosity has involved her in another murder case. She finds support from Tony, the town veterinarian whose home she shares, her mother Lily and the staff and patrons of the Black Dog, her pub. Lily, however, is now distracted by the death of her mother and events from her past that threaten her way of life.

Stella Cameron uses this fifth entry in the series to explore the events that led Lily to settle in Folly. It also advances the relationship between Alex and Tony and reveals more about the residents of the village. Picking up a copy of her book is like spending time with old friends. If you are a fan of Midsomer Murders, and M.C. Beaton or prefer to visit the bistro in Louise Penny’s Three Pines, then I would strongly recommend Cameron’s Folly-on-Weir series.

4 stars

Alex Duggins who owns a local pub in Folly-on-Weir was returning home when she decided to drop into a new development site to check it out. It’s the talk of the town – and not all of it is good. Suddenly there is an explosion and fire in a trailer on the site. A man named Bob Hill runs out with his pants smoldering. Alex uses her coat to put him out. Telephoning the fire, ambulance and police, she waits with the man. She knows the officers who show up to the scene.

The story reveals that Bob Hill is the owner of the development corporation that is building the luxury homes. Alex’ mother is incensed about the project – by way of gossip.

Alex and her friend Tony Harrison are drawn into the investigation following some revealing tidbits from the pathologist. When more deaths occur, the tension in the story picks up.

This is a very well written novel. It is easy to read and relaxing. The suspense begins immediately with Alex happening upon the fire and Bob Hill and continues throughout the story. It’s not the bite-your-nails kind of action, but a slower paced, more methodical read. This is my first Stella Cameron book, but it won’t be my last. I truly enjoyed it. I immediately went to Amazon to look at her other books.

I want to thank NetGalley and Severn House for forwarding to me a copy of this great book to read and enjoy.

Thanks to Severn House for this great ARC by a new-for-me author..it won't be the last I read for sure. The idea of the Cotswalds drew me and I did have some things to understand as an American- like what is a snug ( snug, a small private room within a public house) , and how remote was this area ( great for walking tours and sheep) ? It was terrific!

What I do not know until I read other books in the series is, how close did Alex's mother Lily keep her daughters father's identity and why was that? It is clear that it is 2 generations of oppressed women who were able to grasp their lives in a unique way.

The story had a fresh and complicate mystery plot, besides the remoteness of the area that I came to appreciate. It took me awhile to understand all the players here as the chapters had different scenarios. I had prepped a little bit by reading the "sample" on book #1 on my kindle so I did know that Alex and her coterie did sort of "fall into" mysteries.

This one has some brutal murders which fortunately were mostly alluded to, although the presence of the medical examiner definitely shared the forensics. A lot of players in the law enforcement community will become clear with further reads for me.

Recommended for mystery fans who like unique settings. Preorder link is up now in the US but start now and read the 4 (at least) others.

t’s a bleak midwinter afternoon when Alex Duggins passes the construction site of a highly controversial housing estate to find a trailer on fire and a man trying to break down the door to get inside, Alex tries to help, but she’s too late and she and her friend, Tony Harrison are drawn into the middle of another murder investigation. Non one in Folly wanted to see the development go in, but could someone have been angry enough to kill to stop it? This series strength continues to be the village of Folly and it’s eccentric residents. A lovely English procedural