Sophie Sayers loves living in Wendlebury Barrow, but like everyone else in the village, she relies heavily on the local bus service. When the bus company announces that the service will be withdrawn the locals are devastated. Sophie joins the others in a protest to try and save their bus, but when a dead body is discovered on the Number 27, things start to turn sinister. Unwilling to wait for the police to solve the mystery, Sophie begins her own investigation, hoping to find the culprit before anyone else dies.
I loved this cosy mystery. Sophie is an appealing character, with community spirit and a caring nature. Recently in receipt of an inheritance, she has thrown herself into village life and is keen to help those around her. Her job in the local bookshop gives her an ideal base to get to know all that is going on.
The bus is a lifeline for everyone in the village. Without it many would have to give up work or study. And getting to the shops would be nigh on impossible without it. I could see how emotions could run high when the bus company threatens to withdraw from the area.
I found it easy to become immersed in this intriguing story. The setting was beautifully described and the characters well drawn. I enjoyed being in Wendlebury Barrow and would love to visit again.
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