Bookworm

  Author: Samantha Lee Howe Publisher: Bedfordsq Publishers / No Exit Press  Publishing Date: 12th February 2026 Many thanks to the publishing team and Random Things Tours for my copy of the book and a spot on the tour Blurb Secrets bloom where the roses die – and Mel Greenway is digging up the truthIn post-war Britain, Avonby estate is a crumbling relic hiding deadly secrets. Lady Melinda 'Mel' Greenway, a former army mechanic and the family’s poor relation, seeks solace in its overgrown gardens – until she unearths a body beneath the roses. The discovery drags Mel into a tangled web of lies, resentments, and buried truths, forcing her to clash with Inspector Derrin Bradley, her wartime lover turned investigator. As Derrin digs into the dark web of secrets entangling Avonby’s privileged residents and its resentful staff, Mel is determined to solve the mystery herself. As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, Mel’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts her at odds with both her ...