Escape to a beautiful garden oasis with this page-turning cozy mystery. From a USA Today bestselling author! Meet Prunella ‘Pru’ Parke, an American gardener who digs up murder and mystery wherever she goes. Rosemary, lavender — and a dash of revenge! The perfect murder is brewing in Pru’s sleepy little village. Herbalist Acantha Morris has big plans for the local hospital. Its grounds will make the most peaceful, healing herb garden. Pru jumps at the chance to lend a hand. But things soon take a sinister turn . . . Flamboyant entrepreneur Claudia Temple is found dead . Dangling from the end of her own beautiful red scarf. She’d only just promised Acantha a princely sum to make her dream come true. Now everyone is saying she took her own life. But Pru’s not so sure. Something about this death leaves a bad taste in her mouth. When Claudia’s estranged son comes calling, Pru can’t help but be pulled into the mystery. But she’s up against a devious adversary. What if the killer’s leading her up the garden path and into danger? If you love Rosie Sandler, Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, Agatha Christie, The Thursday Murder Club , Kate Carlisle, Simon Brett or Tonya Kappes, prepare to be hooked by this enchanting character-driven mystery! What readers are saying about Marty Wingate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The perfect book for cozy mystery lovers.’ Roberta ‘I read it in a day . . . Couldn’t put it down! A very cozy cozy mystery .’ Mystereity Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It was a delight to be reunited with Pru .’ Susan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Pru is a loveable character , as are her friends . . . Every time I thought I was sure of the killer, the author planted another tiny seed of doubt or had me looking in another direction.’ Anastasia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love a good cozy mystery and this was definitely a cut above! ’ Grace ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Pru is very likable, a main character who is easy to be invested in . . . I would highly recommend.’ Jeanie, Open Book Society ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You get sucked into the story and find yourself rooting (pardon the pun) for Pru. Her character is so down to earth and normal that it is easy to identify with her. Most enjoyable .’ Moll, Amazon review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ By far my favorite cozy mystery series . . . I cannot recommend any of them more highly, especially to readers who are Anglophiles, lean toward cozy mysteries or like gardening and/or flowers.’ Kindle reader MEET YOUR NEW FAVORITE SLEUTH Fifty-something gardener Pru is charming, witty — and in a definite slump. Still reeling from her mother’s death, she finds herself unceremoniously dumped by her boyfriend. Determined to follow in the footsteps of her English mother, Pru uproots her life from Dallas to London, where she’s about to get more than she bargained for. Can she help it if her green fingers keep on getting her into trouble? ALSO BY MARTY WINGATE THE POTTING SHED MYSTERIES Book 1: THE GARDEN PLOT Book 2: THE RED BOOK OF PRIMROSE HOUSE Book 3: BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE Book 4: THE SKELETON GARDEN Book 5: THE BLUEBONNET BETRAYAL Book 6: BEST-LAID PLANTS Book 7: MIDSUMMER MAYHEM Book 7.5: CHRISTMAS AT GREENOAK Book 8: BITTERSWEET HERBS