A Scone To Die For (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries ~ Book 1): A traditional British whodunit — a humorous culinary cozy mystery set in an English village

Gemma leaves her corporate career to open a traditional English tearoom in Oxford, only to become entangled in a murder investigation when an American tourist is killed with one of her signature scones. To save her struggling business, she turns amateur detective. The case is led by a CID detective who happens to be her former college boyfriend—a situation that distresses her mother, who is determined to arrange a more suitable match. With assistance from the "Old Biddies," a group of elderly village residents who see themselves as amateur sleuths, Gemma investigates suspects and false leads. A mischievous tabby cat adds further complications to the investigation. Using her Oxford connections, Gemma uncovers secrets from the university's past. As the body count increases and her tearoom faces financial ruin, she races to identify the killer before her future collapses. Set in historic Oxford and the English Cotswolds, this traditional mystery features humor, twists, and romantic elements. The book uses British English spelling and contains no graphic violence, sexual content, or strong language.