Death in Lachmore Wood — Tannis Laidlaw

Peggy Fox, a childhood friend of Madeleine Brooks, is in shock. She has just lost her daughter and son-in-law in a horrific car accident and her ex-husband to a drug overdose. She must maintain control as she has custody of her pre-school grandson, the sole survivor of the crash. His other grandfather plans on buying them a house with a garden. Finally, something good happening?Not quite.The police are investigating the ex’s death. Peggy’s soldier son is investigating the car crash. The other grandfather is a domineering autocrat. Maddie is entangled in every aspect and is compelled to investigate. But the deeper she delves, the more she discovers hints about past secrets. Is a sinister game being played out? And is Maddie being treated as a pawn? If so, they don’t know Madeleine Brooks.This fourth book in the Madeleine Brooks Mystery series maintains the unique blend of fascinating intrigue with a depth of emotion not often seen in the mystery genre. If you love a traditional British mystery with a strong female lead, and a murder mystery full of twists and turns, you’ll love Death in Lachmore Wood... and the Madeleine Brooks Mystery series!