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BARKING UP THE RIGHT TREE by Leigh Russell

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Publication Date: 23 March 2023
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Extent: 288 pp
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ISBN: 9780857305435

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BARKING UP THE RIGHT TREE

Leigh Russell

The launch of a brand new British cosy crime series from million-copy-selling author Leigh Russell!

When Emily's boyfriend walks out, she is devastated. As she is puzzling over what to do with the rest of her life, she is surprised to learn that her great aunt has died, leaving Emily her cottage in the picturesque Wiltshire village of Ashton Mead. This inheritance comes with a condition: Emily must take care of her great aunt's pet. Not knowing what to expect, Emily sets off for the village, hoping to make a new life for herself.

In the village, she soon makes friends with Hannah who runs the Sunshine Tea Shoppe, and meets other residents of the village where she decides to settle. All is going well... until her unknown pet arrives. Then Emily's ex-boyfriend turns up and against the advice of her new friends, she takes him back.

When her next-door neighbour's daughter disappears in mysterious circumstances, Emily decides to investigate, unwittingly putting her own life in danger...

Page-turning and heart-warming, The Poppy Mystery Tales are perfect for fans of Richard Coles' Murder Before Evensong, Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, Ian Moore's Death and Croissants and SJ Bennett's The Queen Investigates series.

READER REVIEWS FOR BARKING UP THE RIGHT TREE
a real feel-good cosy mystery
The Word is Out, Facebook
easy to get into with a lovely village and host of characters.
twoladiesandabook, Instagram
I just couldn’t put it down.
readingandlifeofabookworm, Instagram
What a lot of fun this book was!
Veronika Jordan, CookieBiscuit Blog
a charming, delightful and gripping cosy mystery that I couldn’t read fast enough.
Julie B, BookishJottings Blog
if you’re a fan of cosy mysteries, this series looks the perfect fit
travelling_pageturner, Instagram
What a fantastic book written by a great author
mrs.gs_bookshelf, Instagram
Far-fetched, fluffy and fun!
Steph Warren, Bookshine and Readbows blog
I can't wait to read the next instalment
Anna M G, NetGalley Reader Review
I was pleasantly surprised as sometimes I find cosy crime a bit twee but Leigh manages to balance the sweet aspects of Poppy with the darker mystery at hand. It was a solid start to a new series and I will be looking out for its follow-up!
Lynsey Linn, Net Galley
With an exciting and shocking ending which I didn’t expect, this is very different from this author’s crime stories but I’m sure it will have a universal appeal to animal and cosy story book lovers alike
Alyson Read, Net Galley
An enjoyable cosy village mystery and I look forward to Emily and Poppy’s next adventure .
Zoe Hitchen, Net Galley
A slightly different style from this author with a lovely cosy crime story featuring the wonderful Poppy - and who is not going to fall in love with her !! Set out in the country we are given Emily as the main character who at times can be a bit wishy-washy but her little doggy Poppy more than makes up for her helping to find out what happened to her recently deceased great aunt. The tale goes along at a good pace and has an ending which I didn't foresee.
Ruth Matheson, Net Galley
I really enjoyed this one- cosy crime fiction that was fast paced and easy to read. Finished in a couple of sessions and will definitely read more by this author.  
Samantha Schofield, NetGalley
Lovely cosy crime mystery, set in a sleepy English village as all the best ones are. This comes complete with a pretty ramshackle which needs some TLC, a local tea shop, little old ladies and a hero who just happens to be a dog. 
This is a great easy read, with sub storylines of romance and unfortunately bad ex boyfriends who put in an appearance, so can just as easily appeal to fans of chick lit and contemporary romance books as this storyline carries well too. 
The plot held my interest well with a few gentle twists and turns along the way and hints towards the ending. Perfect holiday reading or for slowing the pace after a few too many gory and faster paced books. Recommend. 
Helen Frost, NetGalley
Enjoyed every minute of this one, read in one sitting! Was well written with the characters and the story! Thank you for the advance copy
NetGalley
I enjoyed this book! It’s a very sweet story, with a cute dog, idyllic village and a cozy vibe to it.
Kayley S, NetGalley
Her writing is excellent
Kathleen H, NetGalley
Fabulous
Vanessa R, NetGalley
A real change of style for this author as this is definitely a cosy mystery complete with a chocolate box village. The real star here is the amazing Poppy, who you would love to own
Amanda P, NetGalley
PRESS REVIEWS FOR Barking Up the Right Tree

'Fun and heartwarming with all the mystery and tight plotting you'd expect from Leigh Russell'
- Victoria Selman, Sunday Times Bestelling author of Truly, Darkly, Deeply  

'This book is an easy read if you like English village setting with a dose of mystery and intrigue'
- Sue Hill  

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'Fast-paced, fun and featuring a fiendish puzzle, Barking Up the Right Tree is a great start to Leigh Russell's first cosy mystery series.'
- Crime Fiction Lover 

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'All dog lovers will love this fun read cosy crime. And if you are not a dog lover, you will still enjoy it as it is full of mystery, romance, and who doesn't love a crime to solve, certainly not us mystery readers. Well done Leigh Russell. I look forward, very much, to Poppy and Emily's next outing'
- Mystery People 

AUTHOR LINKS

Barking Up the Right Tree with Leigh Russell 

BARKING UP THE RIGHT TREE – A NEW COSY MYSTERY SERIES FROM THE AUTHOR OF GERALDINE STEEL

A Poppy Mystery Tale