Grounds for Murder — Kate Kingsbury

WELCOME TO THE PENNYFOOT
The London aristocracy has discovered the pleasures of seaside holidays in Badgers End, and it's Cecily Sinclair's job as the owner of the Pennyfoot Hotel to keep them comfortable and entertained. Detective work is not part of her duties--but Cecily is only too willing to help the local constable when death pays an unexpected visit...

The Pennyfoot was abuzz with rumors of gypsies in the woods near Badgers End. Then the rumors became a stark reality--when a young gypsy girl was found murdered... with an axe. Cecily Sinclair was a bit disturbed by the way her staff and guests relished discussing the gruesome details of the crime. But even more disturbing was the shocking clue found on the grounds of the hotel itself: The axe in the coal shed was missing...