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A Deadly Inheritance

Olivia Wells Mysteries, Book 1

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A Deadly Inheritance

By: Jane McParkes
Narrated by: Laura Kirman
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Eco -architect Olivia Wells returns from her successful life in New York to the Cornish village of Penbartha intent on fulfilling her god-father’s bequest to expand and oversee a co-working community of eco and creative entrepreneurs in a converted railway building.

Opposition to her endeavours soon surfaces and it becomes clear that not everyone is committed to the cause. Then, the day after an unexpected argument with someone she considered a friend and ally, Olivia finds her murdered body.

The tight-knit Cornish community hampers police investigations and when the forensic evidence places Olivia firmly in the frame, she is persuaded to put her trust in an unlikely accomplice. Using their unique combination of skills, they work together to try to clear her name, but their sleuthing gets them caught up in a dark web of secrets and lies.

Will Olivia be able to find the killer before they make her their next target, or will this inheritance turn out to be the deadliest of all?

©2025 Jane McParkes (P)2025 Audible Ltd. Amateur Sleuths Cosy Crime Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Small Town & Rural
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A Deadly Inheritance by Jane McFarland is an enjoyable read that blends mystery with a strong sense of place and purpose. The environmental themes woven through the story add real depth and give the book a distinctive edge, making the setting and underlying message just as engaging as the plot itself.

While I did enjoy the storyline and pacing, I found I had worked out who the criminal was about halfway through the book, which took away some of the suspense for me. That said, the journey to the resolution was still entertaining, and the characters and atmosphere kept me invested.

Overall, this is a solid, well-written mystery with thoughtful environmental elements. A good read, especially for those who enjoy crime fiction with a meaningful backdrop.

3.5 out of 5

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A cosy easy listen, I loved the Cornish setting and the passion and conviction of the main character following her passion and moral ethics.
I did guess the murderer very early on though.

Fun light hearted cosy mystery

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Really enjoyed especially the unexpected murderer will definitely list to more books written by Jane Harper

Great listening

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Absolutely loved this book. Such lovely characters and great story line, can not wait to listen to more stories about Olivia and Jago

Great characters

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Mysteries are fun to read but the answer was revealed very early in this book.

Damsel in distress romance

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