Maisie Cooper returns to Trout Leap after a plea for help from her former employer Russell.
Whilst in the village a local girl goes missing and unfortunately Maisie finds her body . Is it an accident or something more sinister?
Maisie being the amateur sleuth that she is , believes the girl has been murdered can she find the perpetrator before they strike again?
Maisie is a strong , sensible and strong character and very likeable.
The writing is descriptive and easy to read and the pages fly by .
A great cosy mystery series !
Thanks to NetGalley and Hodder and Stoughton.

Maiaie Cooper #4

Amateur sleuth Maisie Cooper has been asked by her old employers, Russell and Audrey, at their guesthouse to help them resolve an issue that could end in murder. The body of a villager is found dead by the river. Maisie thinks its more than just an accident.

This is quite an enjoyable book. All the people in the village knew the murder victim. The woman only had the intelligence of a young child. I was fooled by some of the twists and red herrings. Set in the 1970s, this book brought along some fond memories along with the murder. The characters were well-developed. This book can be easily read as a standalone.

Published 30th January 2025

I would like to thank #NetGalley #HodderStoughton and the author #GregMosse for my ARC of #MurderAtSunnyView in eschange for an honest review.

A superb addition to this mystery series!

Maisie Cooper heads back in time to visit her friends - and former employers - at the Sunny View Guesthouse in Trout Leap at their request. It seems there's a bit of a mystery in the village which they're hoping she can help with; however, when a dead body turns up it gets way more serious very quickly. With her sleuthing hat firmly on her head, Maisie is determined to get to the bottom of things.

This isn't my first foray into this series, but I'm a bit shocked to find I've missed a few which I should really try to catch up with. I do like the character of Maisie - she has a lot of common sense and isn't easily swayed from solving a puzzle. Trout Leap is a small hamlet full of idiosyncrasies - both with the housing and the residents. I do enjoy a good cosy mystery and this one hit the spot. For me, 4.5* and my recommendation.

My thanks to the publisher for my copy via NetGalley.

Another cosy crime offering from this author featuring the stoic Maisie who returns to the bed and breakfast in the bucolic village where she used to work at the request of her ex boss. Of course there has to be a murder whilst she is there but this one is of a young woman and becomes more personal to Maisie. She is as ever like a terrier who keeps digging and once she has an idea in her head, doesn't let go too quickly. Another good addition to this series.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC to review.

Maisie Cooper is asked to visit her old employers at their guesthouse in the small village of Trout Leap in Devon to help them with an issue that could lead to murder. When Maisie gets to Trout Leap there are various mutters about a gold mine in the nearby hills and an imminent meeting, but no-one seems willing to explain what is happening. In the interim, Maisie amuses herself by getting acquainted with the other residents of the village which she sets out in a letter to her fiancé (who is a policeman) as a cast of characters, together with a map of the village.

Two further guests arrive at the guesthouse, but Maisie is convinced that there is something 'odd' about them, did they really meet on the train down or were they acquainted before? In particular, the male guest's vague statements about his profession rouse Maisie's suspicions.

Out walking one day, Maisie discovers the body of a young woman from the village, daughter of the local railway worker, who has the intelligence of a child. She has been murdered. The whole village knew that the girl liked to wander off, particularly at night, so the suspicion is that she may have seen something she shouldn't have. With only a half-witted local PC to investigate, Maisie feels drawn to solve the murder.

I read the first book in this series and whilst I enjoyed the mystery and the limitations imposed on an investigation when it is set in the 1970s (no mobile phones, no internet etc) I felt that the author went overboard mentioning every little thing that happened eg the oil crisis, electricity cuts, Maxwell House instant coffee, decimalisation etc). Unfortunately, I feel that he has done the same here, whether it is talking about British Rail, Britain entering the EU, the Black and White Minstrel show, or Angel Delight. Also, the way in which he interspersed Maisie's internal musings with his own explanation of what was happening felt 'off'.

Overall, this was pleasant enough but I don't think I will be reading any more in the series.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley.

Amateur sleuth Maisie Cooper had hoped for a peaceful weekend at Sunny View guesthouse, when she finds herself amidst another mystery. She had received a puzzling letter from owners of the guesthouse, Russell and Audrey, asking for her help. When the body of one of the villagers is found lying dead by the river, Maisie is convinced that this is more than just an accident. Maisie can't help but feel that the murder is somehow connected to the ongoing mystery at Trout Leap.
The fourth book in the series & it’s easily read on its own. Another well written, well paced book. I love Maisie & thoroughly enjoyed this cosy mystery. It had twists, turns & red herrings which kept me guessing until the end. I love the 1970’s setting & the author gives a realistic feel for the times. I look forward to the next in the series
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own

A Sinister Death..
The fifth outing in the Maisie Cooper series of mysteries finds amateur sleuth Maisie, hoping for a relaxing stay at a guesthouse, with a suspicious death on her hands. What exactly is going on in the village of Trout Leap? Maisie is certain that the body discovered near the river is something way more sinister than an accident - and is it connected to a bigger mystery in the village? Another nicely written, enjoyable and entertaining mystery in this series with a likeable protagonist in Maisie and a plot populated with a colourful cast of characters and a lively narrative.

This is a good cosy murder mystery, with a delightful rural setting and a good cast of characters. I absolutely loved the attention to detail in the descriptions of life in the 1970s. Although part of a series it can be read as a standalone book, I have read some, but not all, of the earlier books.

As usual in my reviews I will not rehash the plot or publisher's blurb - instead I recommend that you read this for yourself.

This is the 4rd book in the "Maisie Cooper", series, set in the 1970s. The book is another classic "cosy murder mystery", this time set in and around the village where Maisie lived at the time when her parents were killed. There is enough background to make this work perfectly well as a standalone read - although obviously it will be more enjoyable if you have read the whole series.

Maisie has been invited to stay at the guest house where she worked - this time the owners have an inkling that something bad is afoot. As usual, Maisie's intuition prevails as the plot unfolds. Although Jack doesn't feature (other than a mention or two) in this novel, there are plenty of new characters to add to the mix.

As expected, this was an enjoyable read. I really like Greg Mosse's writing style - his characters and dialogue feel realistic, and the period setting is spot on. Looking forward to more in this series.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.

Maisie is excited to have a change of scenery for the weekend in the heart of the Devon. But surprise surprise there’s another suspicious death and yet again Maisie has her hands full with another murder.
When the body of one of the villagers is found lying dead by the river, Maisie is convinced that this is more than just another murder. Is it somehow connected to the ongoing mystery at Trout Leap. Is someone hiding something? Who would commit such a crime?
I know it’s part of a series but I found this one far too like the others.

I didn't realise this was part of a series, which is completely my own fault. However, I enjoyed it enough that I will go and read the others. It's a very cosy novel that I think is perfect for this hibernation time of year but equally as comforting and escapist on a sun lounger on holiday. I'm intrigued by Maisie. I did feel I didn't know her well enough (and the people in her life) as I came to the series late but I still enjoyed it and the story kept me reading.

This is the third Maisy Cooper book I have read set in the 1970's,though by the descriptions of her clothes I would have thought more 1950's.It is a very slow burner and in my opinion not as exciting as previous books .Maisie is like a modern day Miss Marple .This was a real cosy murder mystery story but lacked good characters. Thankyou to NetGalley for my ARC.