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Deadly Treasures - A gripping Cornish murder mystery where justice turns personal (Olivia Wells Mysteries Book 2) - cover

Deadly Treasures - A gripping Cornish murder mystery where justice turns personal (Olivia Wells Mysteries Book 2)

Jane McParkes

Publisher: No Exit Press

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Summary

The Cornish summer burns hotter than it has in 15 years – but beneath the sunshine, something sinister stirs.
When eco-architect Olivia Parkes unveils her latest project – a cliffside manor reborn as a luxury eco-hotel – she expects acclaim, not chaos. And the return of her partner Jago Trevithick KC, a brilliant but broken barrister, who is seeking peace by the sea.
But peace is short-lived. A waitress is found dead in the hotel pool.
Who wanted her gone – and why?
Has the dark side of Jago's work followed him to Cornwall?
Or is someone close to Olivia hiding deadly secrets?
As whispers spread through the sun-bleached village, Olivia and Jago must uncover the truth before the tide turns red again.
In a paradise built on lies and long-buried sin, can love – or anyone – survive the truth?
Reader Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brilliant Cornish Crime!'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Superb read!The next book in this fabulous series!'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Thoroughly enjoyable read and brilliantly written!'
Available since: 11/20/2025.
Print length: 272 pages.

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