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Wootton Windmill #2
Murder in the Bluebell Woods
A death at a village wedding. A stolen bow and arrow. Three women sleuths.
Spring has arrived in Lower Wootton and Ellie Blix's cleaning customers have started cancelling. Then, at a wedding at the old folly in the woods, she finds her friend Tracy's husband dead, an arrow in his back.
All the evidence points to Tracy. Distraught, she asks Ellie to find out what happened and clear her name. But now that Ellie is finally back on cordial terms with her detective inspector ex-husband, she must decide if she is prepared to jeopardise their relationship by sleuthing again.
When Ellie learns that two trusted locals have been acting suspiciously, she cannot rest. The Blix women – mother, daughter and mother-in-law – vow to find the murderer before tragedy strikes again.
Then Ellie receives a death threat and it’s clear that her sleuthing could cost her everything.
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All the books in the series can be read as standalone mysteries. They are written so that readers can start with any book. They are intended as light-hearted reads.
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Reader feedback on Murder in the Bluebell
"Hadn't read the first one but it didn't matter one bit, I knew who was who immediately. Believable characters, great plot. Buying the first one now." (reader on Facebook)
"As unputdownable as the first in the series." (reader on Facebook)
"... the mystery kept me gripped from start to finish. A five star read, and really looking forward to the next one." (UK Amazon review)
"... the reader is placed straight in the heart of the action right from the first paragraph" (UK Amazon review)
"Shows village life brilliantly. I felt like I was there." (beta reader)
"Loved the relationship between the 3 sleuths... AND they live in a windmill." (beta reader)
Spring has arrived in Lower Wootton and Ellie Blix's cleaning customers have started cancelling. Then, at a wedding at the old folly in the woods, she finds her friend Tracy's husband dead, an arrow in his back.
All the evidence points to Tracy. Distraught, she asks Ellie to find out what happened and clear her name. But now that Ellie is finally back on cordial terms with her detective inspector ex-husband, she must decide if she is prepared to jeopardise their relationship by sleuthing again.
When Ellie learns that two trusted locals have been acting suspiciously, she cannot rest. The Blix women – mother, daughter and mother-in-law – vow to find the murderer before tragedy strikes again.
Then Ellie receives a death threat and it’s clear that her sleuthing could cost her everything.
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All the books in the series can be read as standalone mysteries. They are written so that readers can start with any book. They are intended as light-hearted reads.
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Reader feedback on Murder in the Bluebell
"Hadn't read the first one but it didn't matter one bit, I knew who was who immediately. Believable characters, great plot. Buying the first one now." (reader on Facebook)
"As unputdownable as the first in the series." (reader on Facebook)
"... the mystery kept me gripped from start to finish. A five star read, and really looking forward to the next one." (UK Amazon review)
"... the reader is placed straight in the heart of the action right from the first paragraph" (UK Amazon review)
"Shows village life brilliantly. I felt like I was there." (beta reader)
"Loved the relationship between the 3 sleuths... AND they live in a windmill." (beta reader)
312 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2023
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
April 7, 2023
An excellent book and well worth reading.
December 13, 2023
The books are great read can't wait to read more from the collection
June 28, 2025
Murder in the Bluebell Woods (The Wootton Windmill Mysteries Book2) izzie Harper
This is the second book in the series I have read and this one was just as complicated to follow and work out as the first. It was a real rain teaser to unravel all the clues. A real ‘who done it’ the characters are funny, quirky and sometimes downright clever!! I love that each family is so different many have dogs or cats and many different aged children. Village living means we know everything about each other as is evident in this book. A very good read but remember details.
This is the second book in the series I have read and this one was just as complicated to follow and work out as the first. It was a real rain teaser to unravel all the clues. A real ‘who done it’ the characters are funny, quirky and sometimes downright clever!! I love that each family is so different many have dogs or cats and many different aged children. Village living means we know everything about each other as is evident in this book. A very good read but remember details.
May 12, 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed
If you like a good cosy story that you can't put down, this is for you! The descriptive writing is so good I can not only imagine the village, I want to go there and have a look! The closer the reveal got I couldn't put the book down. I'd recommend this book - to on give it a go!
If you like a good cosy story that you can't put down, this is for you! The descriptive writing is so good I can not only imagine the village, I want to go there and have a look! The closer the reveal got I couldn't put the book down. I'd recommend this book - to on give it a go!
June 23, 2023
A sunny day, comfy garden chair, cool drink and this well written light hearted book are all you need to have a great relaxing time.
January 13, 2024
Murder in the Bluebell Woods
Another good storyline with enough suspense and drama. Ellie is very smart and Dave is just stupid at times.. Why he let this Ruby in his home.!!
Another good storyline with enough suspense and drama. Ellie is very smart and Dave is just stupid at times.. Why he let this Ruby in his home.!!
January 16, 2024
Cosy, feel good read. Drops you straight into book, can imagine being in Bluebell Woods.
Can't wait to read next in series
Can't wait to read next in series
January 18, 2024
Murder in the Windmill
I love this series. U never know who did it. I hope Dave and Ellis together. Lots of twist and turns.
I love this series. U never know who did it. I hope Dave and Ellis together. Lots of twist and turns.
April 29, 2024
Murder in the bluebell woods
Great book love series and the characters so nice to read a book about a small English village with the local shops and people
Great book love series and the characters so nice to read a book about a small English village with the local shops and people
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