A Villa in Sicily: Olive Oil and Murder (A Cats and Dogs Cozy Mystery—Book 1)

Fiona Grace

Dec 2020 · A Cats and Dogs Cozy Mystery Book 1 · Fiona Grace

About this ebook

"Very entertaining. Highly recommended for the permanent library of any reader who appreciates a well-written mystery with twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!"

--Books and Movie Reviews (regarding Murder in the Manor)

 

A VILLA IN SICILY: OLIVE OIL AND MURDER is the debut novel in a charming new cozy mystery series by bestselling author Fiona Grace, author of Murder in the Manor, a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews (and a free download)!

Audrey Smart, 34, is a brilliant vet—yet fed up by her demanding clients who think they know more than her and who don’t care about their animals. Burnt-out with the endless hours, she wonders if the time has come for a new direction. And when her 15th year high school reunion (and her hopes for re-sparking on old flame) end in disaster, Audrey knows the time has come to make a change.

 

When Audrey sees an ad for a $1 home in Sicily, it captivates her. The only catch is that the house requires renovation, something she knows little about. She wonders if it could be real—and if she may really be crazy enough to go for it.

 

Can Audrey create a life and career—and the home of her dreams—in a beautiful Sicilian village? And perhaps even find love while she’s there?

 

Or will an unexpected death—one that only she can solve—put an end to all of her plans?

 

Are some dreams too good to be true?

 

A laugh-out-loud cozy packed with mystery, intrigue, renovation, animals, food, wine—and of course, love—A VILLA IN SICILY will capture your heart and keep you glued to the very last page.

 

Books #2 and #3 in the series—FIGS AND A CADAVER and VINO AND DEATH—are now also available!

Ratings and reviews

This is a great book. Interesting story and interesting characters. It is a page turner. I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Really enjoyed this book!

Sometimes the crazy new start is crazier than you think- and sometimes it is so much better An awful few days leads a young veterinarian to take a chance on a one dollar home in Sicily. A whole crazy new world was waiting for her - and some parts of it were not pretty Murder, construction chaos, and more than a little mayhem live side by side with macho Italianos with attitude. Toss in animal injuries, and the mysterious paperwork Italy always seems to require until they make exceptions - all together a fun and frantic read I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

A good beginning to a new series. Audrey is likeable if somewhat naive. She's a vet in Boston who is constantly being unappreciated at work and then her apartment is sold and the rent is doubled. She goes to her high school reunion and realizes that she really isn't happy with her life. She sees an ad for a home in Sicily for $1 and impulsively decides to go for it. The home needs lots of repairs but she's game to try to fix it up. When a contractor working on a home across murdered, Audrey finds the body and becomes a suspect. If she wants to not wind up in an Italian prison then she needs to solve the murder herself. Good characters, funny moments and interesting situations. All in all, a good read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review

About the author

Debut author Fiona Grace is author of the LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY series, comprising nine books (and counting); of the TUSCAN VINEYARD COZY MYSTERY series, comprising six books (and counting); of the DUBIOUS WITCH COZY MYSTERY series, comprising three books (and counting); and of the BEACHFRONT BAKERY COZY MYSTERY series, comprising six books (and counting).

 

MURDER IN THE MANOR (A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery—Book 1) is available as a free download on Google Play!

 

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