Death at the Old Curiosity Shop
Debbie Young
📚 Genre
Mystery, Cozy Mystery
🏢 Publisher
Boldwood Books
📅 Publication Year
2021
🔢 ISBN
978-1801103602
About This Book
The first book in the Sophie Sayers Village Mystery series. Sophie Sayers inherits a cottage in the Cotswold village of Wendlebury Barrow, but soon finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation when a dead body is discovered in the local curiosity shop. The cover features a light blue background with a stylized illustration of a yellow shop and tea-related motifs with blood splatters.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
260 pages
Edition
Paperback
Series
Sophie Sayers Village Mystery, Book 1 of 8
Target Audience
Adult / Cozy Mystery Readers
Collector Information
Condition
Good. Visible price sticker on the front cover ('2 FOR £6 or £3.99') and slight shelf wear on the edges.
Estimated Value
$4-$8
Rarity
Common. This is a mass-produced modern paperback widely available through online retailers and high street bookstores.
Historical Significance
A popular entry in the modern 'soft-boiled' or cozy mystery resurgence, contributing to the popularity of British village-set detective fiction.
Collector Notes
Minimal collectible value for this specific edition. To maintain current condition, avoid peeling the price sticker as it may leave residue or tear the laminate. Store away from direct sunlight to prevent spine fading.
Similar Books
Agatha Raisin series by M.C. Beaton, The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Knit One, Kill Two by Maggie Sefton
Notable Features
Includes a recipe and author's note common to cozy mysteries. This specific copy carries a retail promotion sticker.