This is the third book I have read by this author although the other books were women’s fiction . This was a different genre of cozy mystery and the last book in the series . Even though it was the last book — it could definitely be read as a stand-alone — . I enjoyed the style of writing and was kept intrigued throughout to know who done it - I am definitely interested to read more of this authors novels . If you’re looking for a nice cozy mystery series to snuggle down with this looks like a great series of the last book is any indication of the quality of the stories . The series is tied up nicely in this final novel.

and her husband, Woody, a retired police inspector. We also meet, again, her sister, Angie, and her partner, Fergal. They are all participating in the making of a movie as extras. Angie, as a bit more. She has one line and shoots a man. It turned out to be pretty boring until Angie does the shooting and it turns out the gun is loaded and the man is in her arms, dying. She is screaming. It turns out the dead man, Crispin, had come in contact with plenty of people over the years and none of them liked him. It proved to be a challenge to determine the killer, especially since whoever had done it had used Angie as the weapon.

Kate is a fabulous, yet ordinary character: a woman in her early sixties, divorced, semi-retired, remarried, and very curious. Her husband, having been with the police for many years, is always worried about her, usually with good cause. Some really interesting relationships came to light as this story unfolded. The plot was a good one, putting Kate in contact with a good many people, many of them new acquaintances, in her effort to prove Angie was innocent, of fact of which she was not entirely convinced. MacDonald writes a gripping novel, with the murders out of the ordinary for this quiet corner of Cornwall and is totally character driven. It was an enjoyable read.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of A Body in A Cornish Village by Bookoutre, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #Bookoutre #DeeMacDonald #ABodyInACornishVillage

Book seven in the series and apparently also the last. I have read five of them.

Kate Palmer, Practice Nurse and amateur sleuth, is one of many witnesses when the star of a movie is shot on the set. Kate and her husband are both working as film extras on the day as are Kate's sister, Angie, and her partner. The police investigation discovers Angie's past relationship with the murdered man and she becomes a suspect, which of course sets Kate going on an investigation of her own.

The investigation is very involved as it appears many people wanted the victim dead. I enjoyed the mystery as well as all the characters. Events were all tied up neatly by the end and it does seem to be a suitable point for the author to leave the residents of Tinworthy to a quieter and murder free life.

It does seem a shame that this is the last book since the series has been so entertaining and so nicely written. I have enjoyed all the books I have read very much and of course I can go back and read the two I missed!

Book 7 in the series, it is very much a cozy mystery, but one that takes place in multiple locations, not just in the lead characters village, giving the book a bit more oomph, if you will. It's not Kate's cup of tea to be in a movie, but it is her sister's and as she gets swept along, she soons finds murder literally at her feet, and her sister the prime suspect. Keeping Angie out of jail is Kate's main concern, even if it get's her into a few sticky situations with potential suspects, as she learns just how many people didn't like the victim and had a readon to kill him. A quick page turner, this is a fun series to read

I do enjoy these Kate Palmer books. Since the first one we've followed the adventures of her and her sister Angie, seen her fall in love with Woody and get married. We've also seen her stumble across a shockingly large amount of murder victims and stick her nose into trying to solve them. This book is no different.
In A Body in a Cornish Village, we find Kate and Woody working as extras for a TV movie. Her sister, with her background in acting, has managed to get herself a bigger role, but the drama really ramps up when someone is murdered on set.
I love these classic-style mysteries with their array of potential suspects and clues and red herrings dotted throughout the pages. The scenic, cornish setting really adds something too. I mostly managed to solve this one, with a little help from Kate, although I think I managed to put it all together a little faster than she did.
Overall another great read and I'm looking forward to returning to see more of what Kate, Woody, Angie and Fergal have been up to soon.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.

This seventh book in the Kate Palmer series continue to deliver an excellent cozy mystery. It's easily read as a stand-alone. Once again, Kate's sister, Angie, has embroiled Kate and her new husband, Woody, in a murderous situation. This time, thanks to Angie's former intimate entanglements, a movie is being filmed in and near their small village of Tinworthy. When a member of the company turns up dead, there are too many suspects to count, including Angie! Kate is dragged back into solving the crime, aided by Woody's expertise as a retired police detective inspector, but relying more on her own instincts as she weaves through the various alibis and motives. It's always fun to visit this series!

What’s not to love in a British Cozy?
Kate may be in her golden years, but she’s a busy woman. She still works as a nurse and has several to her hobbies she’s interested in, including being an amateur sleuth. While her husband isn’t a fan of that last hobby, Kate can’t just help but try to figure out whodunit.

While being an extra on a film with her sister, a gun Angie is holding goes off and a cast member is killed. Knowing her sister wouldn’t commit such a crime knowingly, Kate has her work cute out for her as she sleuths and searches for who was behind the loaded gun.

This is one of several English cozy series that I absolutely adore. Kate is a real firecracker and the folks in TInworthy make for an interesting read each and ever time a murder happens in their town. LOVE IT!

This is the first book in the series I have read. And I picked up everything I needed with out reading the others, although I'm going to go back and read them because I really loved this book. It is a stunning English cozy mystery with all the small town village vibes only English cozies have. I loved Kate's character along with her sister Angie, who is suspected of murder in this book and Kate must clear her name, and Woody her husband. This was so great. 5 star read!
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This it's a cosy mystery set in Cornwall. It was an enjoyable book not twee like they can be. Kate Palmer has to find who the killer is to clear her sister of the murder. The characters are such that you find you are rooting for them hoping they are not the killer. It is a well written book that was hugely fun to read, particularly over breakfast. I would whole heartedly recommend this book to anyone especially as a summer read. Loved it.

A Body in a Cornish Village by Dee MacDonald is an enthralling English murder mystery set in the picturesque seaside village of Tinworthy. When the filming of a new TV show turns into a crime scene with the death of the show's writer and producer, Kate Palmer, a part-time nurse and amateur sleuth, finds herself determined to prove her sister's innocence. As Kate delves into the lives of the quirky villagers and uncovers hidden secrets, the suspenseful plot keeps readers guessing until the end. With its well-developed characters, charming setting, and clever storytelling, this cozy mystery is a captivating read that will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and other classic mystery authors.

If cozy murder mystery is your thing you will love this.
Well written characters set in a beautiful location.
A bit of everything here including humour.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

Kate Palmer, village nurse and amateur detective, has been encouraged by her sister Angie to take part in Pengorran’s Revenge, a historical drama being filmed in nearby Port Petroc. She and her husband Woody are extras in scenes while Angie, who had a past relationship with Crispin Wyngarde, the producer, write and actor, has a bit part. And what a part it turns to be! Acting collides with reality when the blunderbuss Angie is supposed to wrestle from Crispin goes off. It was loaded and Crispin is dead. Of course, Angie is the prime suspect. Kate is determined to clear her sister and has almost solved the crime when there is another murder and Kate herself is threatened.

A Body in a Cornish Village is the seventh and final in this excellent series by Dee MacDonald. I have loved the quirky, unforgettable village characters, Angie the gin swilling sister and Kate Palmer, the endearing grandmother who makes solving crimes look easy. I’m looking forward to the promised new series from Dee MacDonald. 5 Stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Book0outure and Dee MacDonald for this ARC.

It's time again for nurse Kate Palmer to put her thinking cap on, because once again a murder has been committed near her home town. 

When you say murder, you say Kate Palmer, because she seems to attract it. Often she is present where the killing took place and often she is considered one of the suspect by the local police force.

Of course she is innocent and more than once she has to start sleuthing in order to clear her own name or those of some of her loved ones.

So besides still working a few days in the medical center, doing her housework and being an extra in a tv film, Kate has to try to unmask a killer. Talking a bout a busy bee. ;)

Her husband Woody does not really approve, but Kate just cannot stop herself. Will she be successful again and stay out of the clutches of the culprit?

You just have to love Kate and her family. Kate is sometimes a bit to trusting, believing in the good of people and allowing some of them to pull the wool over her eyes and putting herself in danger. 

They say time heals all wounds, but some wounds can never completely heal and revenge is on those persons mind each and every day until the opportunity presents itself...

Another great book in one of the best cozy mystery series. 5 stars

Thank you

Kate lives in a small Cornish village where a film crew has landed and she’s part of the cast as an extra, when the producer dies. Who killed him? Kate uses her detective skills with the help of her husband who’s an ex-detective.

It’s a great who did it book which will keep you guessing. Great characters and a very well written book.

This is part of a series, but this is the first one I’ve read. Looking forward to reading the others.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

Kate needs to solve the crime – and quick – to save her feisty sister. Can she untangle the clues and get to the truth, before it’s curtains down for Angie? Grips like a vice and twists like a rollercoaster. Impossibly clever. Impossible to put down!

Kate Palmer is quite content being a community nurse in the Cornish village of Tinworthy but when there's the chance to be an extra in a new film being shot nearby she and husband Woody jump at the chance along with her sister Angie and boyfriend Fergal. Unfortunately, as filming begins, a gun Angie is holding goes off and a member of the cast lies dead.

With her sister desperate to prove her innocence, Kate knows she has to help discover who is responsible especially as Angie had once been romantically involved with the victim. Both couples are considered suspects but when another body is found with Kate being the last to see them alive and Angie now having similar links to both victims the four of them are instructed to stay very close to home. Numerous suspects have good reason to want at least one of the victims dead and Kate is getting nowhere fast. Then she stumbles on a desperate situation which clears everything up but places her in extreme danger.

The seventh book in Dee McDonald's series is unfortunately the last but Kate Palmer and co are going out in style. The murder investigation twists and turns as much as usual but alongside this story arcs are satisfactorily concluded and regular characters get final outings all of which I enjoyed very much.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Bookouture, but the opinions expressed are my own. This series has been a lovely meander through the Cornish countryside and its fictional killers and has always been easy to recommend.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read "A Body in a Cornish Village" in exchange for my honest review.

This is book 7 in the wonderful Kate Palmer series. Where Kate is, it seems that murder closely follows. This time Kate, her husband Woody and her sister Angie are cast as extras in a movie being filmed in Port Petroc - actually Angie has recruited most of the town to be extras. Kate is a part-time nurse at the medical centre in Tinworthy and Woody is a retired police detective. Kate is quite proud of her amateur sleuth status but this case has even her skills stumped.

Why would someone shoot Crispin Wyngarde the producer/writer of the film? Who loaded the blunderbuss with live ammo? We learn a lot about Angie in this story - namely about her former beaus who seem to keep appearing and making Angie DI Charlotte Martin's prime suspect.

Everyone seems to be keen on being an extra on the movie and Kate can't figure out why. Then there is a second death and a very shocking suspect. I think the reader will find the clues as perplexing as Kate does when she just can't link all the clues together but she must in order to save someone close to them from being the third murder victim.

There are a couple of surprises in the end. A wedding and a closing of a favourite pub. I'm very much looking forward to seeing what adventures Kate and her friends get up to next.

Another enjoyable and entertaining book in this series. Kate is a likeable character and has a colourful cast of supporting characters, and a delightful setting which has helped make this a favourite series for me I especially like that Kate is a mature lady with a hot husband who seems to be lusted after by everyone. So sad to find out this is the last in the series, I can however understand why the author feels it's reached the end after all how much more can happen in a small village (however it's never done Mid Summer any harm!) I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Filming Fatalities..
The seventh in the Kate Palmer mystery series. Kate, and sister Angie, have relocated to a seemingly peaceful Cornish village. A departure from the hustle and bustle of London, Kate, a practice Nurse, is looking forward to a more sedate lifestyle. The last thing she expected was to become embroiled in murder and mayhem, dealing with dead bodies was most definitely not on her agenda. Naturally inquisitive, some would say interfering, Kate becomes determined to solve any crime she encounters especially of the murderous variety and much to the consternation of the perpetrators. The village is out in force as a film crew descends and it seems as if every local has a part to play- including Kate and sister Angie. When a death occurs on set, the chaos commences and Kate becomes part of another investigation- this time, a little too close to home for comfort. With a likeable protagonist in Kate, a colourful cast of supporting characters, and a delightful setting this is another enjoyable and entertaining read providing some gentle escapism

Book 7 in this wonderful series and sad to say the last instalment although equally happy to say a new series on it’s way from the author
We meet Kate and the gang again in Tinworthy and this time the village and area is agog with excitement as a film is being produced and lots of the villagers are cast as extra’s,but of course this wouldn’t be Tinworthy without dastardly deeds afoot…..and we progress into a wonderfully entertaining ‘Whodunit’ with the authors always welcome mix of village characters and busybodies and the series mainstay characters who as ever do a sterling job telling the tale
Fans of this series and author will know just how good these books are,a comfort and a relaxing read with much humour and antics but at the heart of it all a serious ‘to do’ and mystery to solve
Book 7 as say and love it as much as I did Book 1