Murder on the Medway - T. A. Belshaw

nDiscover Amy Rowlings: quick-witted movie buff, avid reader of crime fiction, and amateur sleuth.n nJuly 1939. A pleasant afternoon by the river turns tragic when the body of young party girl Effie Watkins is discovered in the reed beds. For an overstretched Inspector Bodkin, it's the worst possible time for a murder inquiry.n nWhen the clues point toward the exclusive Highwater Boat Club, Amy Rowlings and her best friend Alice decide to go undercover at the club's posh annual ball.

Amy quickly discovers that Effie had no shortage of enemies among the local elite.n nChanneling her inner Hercule Poirot, Amy builds a suspect list of town pillars and wealthy club members. But as the investigation intensifies, Bodkin's own past comes back to haunt him, putting his relationship with Amy to its ultimate test.n nMurder on the Medway is the fourth in the cozy, historical Amy Rowlings Golden Age Mysteries series, which can be read in any order. For fans of Verity Bright, Helena Dixon, and Felicity Penn.n nPerfect for readers who enjoy: n Small-town mysteries n Amateur sleuths n Clever whodunnits n Female detectives n British village life n Detective love interests n Agatha Christie-style puzzles n Clean, traditional cozy mysteriesn