A Swarm of Butterflies
When Finchmere's first summer fete turns fatal, Nell has more than just a killer to net...
Since their YouTube channel, Following Finchmere, has taken flight, showcasing Dr Nell Ward's sustainability transformation at her family's Finchmere estate, it's her partner and colleague, Rav, who's become the star.
Amongst Rav's fan mail and gifts, Nell makes the chilling discovery that one person's obsession with him has metamorphosed into a deadly threat.
Just as Finchmere flings open its gates to welcome swarms of visitors to their idyllic summer fete - celebrating rewilding, artisan produce and local crafts - Nell realises the disguised peril has already wormed its way into the heart of Finchmere itself, and the path of destruction soon leads to murder.
DI James Clark's and Nell's powers of observation are put to the test to detect the camouflaged predator. With everyone as a suspect, who can Nell really trust when those she loves are in danger?
A Swarm of Butterflies is the sixth book in the Dr Nell Ward series. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood and Janice Hallett!
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In the quiet folds of the English countryside, where hedgerows hide secrets and shadows stir beneath the underbrush, Sarah Yarwood-Lovett has carved out an unexpected space for crime. Not with flashing lights or high-speed chases, but with the rustle of leaves, the flight of a crow, and the knowing eye of an ecologist who’s spent years decoding nature’s quiet language.
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Dr Nell Ward Mysteries
Dr Nell Ward Mysteries consists of seven books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
