Cookie Crumble and Murder: An English Village Whodunit (Holly Holmes Culinary Mystery Series Book 1)

Holly Holmes owns a struggling café in the English village of Audley St. Mary. When she discovers a body, she becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. Facing the possibility of prison for a crime she didn't commit, Holly decides to investigate the crime herself. With her corgi Meatball as her companion, Holly begins examining the secrets of village life. Her neighbors become suspects, and she uncovers hidden motives and lies. However, she faces obstacles: Audley Castle's private security team appears intent on blocking her investigation, a rival café owner seems satisfied with Holly's troubles, and village gossip spreads quickly. The real killer remains at large and increasingly desperate. As Holly pursues clues through the village, she discovers truths that some would prefer to keep hidden. She must navigate financial ruin, legal danger, and the search for justice to prove her innocence and survive.