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When eco-architect Olivia Wells returns to the small Cornish seaside village of Penbartha, she hopes to honour her godfather’s legacy – transforming his disused beloved railway station into a sustainable hub for local entrepreneurs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But paradise hides its cracks and not everyone is as committed as she thought.<\/p>\n

After a heated and unexpected argument with someone she considers a friend and ally, Olivia discovers their murdered body.<\/p>\n

Can she trust anyone in Penbartha?<\/em><\/p>\n

The tight-knit community closes ranks to protect her – but the evidence tells a different story.<\/p>\n

Who would want to frame her?<\/em> And how far will they go to keep things buried?<\/em><\/p>\n

As secrets rise like the tide, Olivia must uncover the truth before it pulls her under for good.<\/p>\n

The first novel in the Olivia Wells mystery series, blending love and betrayal, murder and redemption, beneath the untamed beauty of the Cornish shore.<\/p>\n

Readers Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great Cornish Cozy Crime'<\/p>\n

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A mystery that deserves screen treatment'<\/p>\n

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Loved It!'<\/p>\n

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Could not put it down!'<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An architect returns to the small Cornish town where she grew up to fulfil her godfather's legacy and find murder, in this first of the already successful Olivia Wells Mysteries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[406],"product_tag":[27028,26826],"class_list":["post-112190","product","type-product","status-publish","product_cat-crime-thrillers","product_tag-classic-crime-fiction","product_tag-crime-mystery-cosy-mystery","pa_book_author-mcparkes-jane","pa_cover-paperback","pa_dewey-823-92-edition23","pa_edition-reprint","pa_imprint-no-exit-press","pa_language-english","pa_pages-8281","pa_publisher-no-exit-press","pa_readership-general-trade-code-k","first","onbackorder","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\nA Deadly Inheritance<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When eco-architect Olivia Wells returns to the small Cornish seaside village of Penbartha, she hopes to honour her godfather's legacy - transforming his disused beloved railway station into a sustainable hub for local entrepreneurs.But paradise hides its cracks and not everyone is as committed as she thought.After a heated and unexpected argument with someone she considers a friend and ally, Olivia discovers their murdered body.Can she trust anyone in Penbartha?The tight-knit community closes ranks to protect her - but the evidence tells a different story.Who would want to frame her? 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