Meet Lilly Tweed – former Agony Aunt, purveyor of fine teas, and accidental sleuth.
When Lilly and Abigail cater their first joint event – a sixteenth birthday party at the local rowing club – they’re determined to make it an occasion to remember.
But the celebration becomes unforgettable for all the wrong reasons when a body is discovered washed up on the lake shore.
The victim is no stranger: a prominent club member and former Olympic swimming champion. As shock ripples through the close-knit community, Lilly finds herself drawn into the investigation as a key witness.
Working alongside Detective Phillips, she begins to uncover a darker side to Plumpton Mallet – one hidden beneath polished reputations and sporting success. But as secrets surface and tensions rise, it becomes clear the danger isn’t over.
Because someone else may be next.
With time running out, Lilly must untangle a web of lies, rivalries, and hidden pasts before another life is lost.
Step into the charming seventh book in J. New's bestselling murder mystery series, perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, classic whodunnit stories, and a proper brew.
This title was previously published as Storm in a Teacup by J. New.
Trope: Whodunnit, Women Sleuths