The Widows' Guide to Murder: A completely gripping and charming cozy mystery

Sixty-year-old widow Ginny Cole thought she’d used up her life quota of bad luck. So she’s dismayed when her move to the quaint village of Little Shaw begins with finding the murdered body of rude and dislikeable library manager, Louisa Farnsworth. Has misfortune followed her cross-country?

When suspicion falls on the daughter of her friend Hen, because of a perfectly innocent threatening letter, Ginny’s sure the police are letting the real killer walk free, and together with fellow widows JM, Tuppence, she’s determined to find the truth.

Between following the trail of local gossip, digging up graveyards at midnight, and discovering dark secrets about the village’s past, sleuthing seems simple enough. But when another body is found, Ginny starts to wonder, are they in over their heads?

And when the widows’ snooping puts Ginny too close for the killer’s comfort, will her new life in Little Shaw end as dramatically as it began…?

If you love Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, Robert Thorogood and The Thursday Murder Club mysteries, you’ll adore this charming cozy mystery full of page turning twists and endearing characters.

Readers love The Widows’ Guide to Murder:

‘I just loved this book, I read it in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down. The story was so good, I just had to read on to find out more. This book has some amazing characters they just seem so much fun. I was very sad to have come to the end of this book and I look forward to the next book in the series.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Had everything I love about a cozy mystery—an excellent cast of (sometimes eccentric) characters, a quirky cat, a charming village…and a grumpy detective inspector who glares at everyone (I loved him!)… There were lots of twists and turns and the mystery kept me guessing right to the end. A great start to the series. Can’t wait to read the next one. Highly recommended!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Such an entertaining and fun cozy murder mystery. I was immediately immersed in the story… The group of widows are so charming, adorable and quirky… you want to be their friends and join their group… I can’t wait to read the next book, and I can’t wait to see what trouble the widows get into next.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘If you liked The Thursday Murder Club, this book is for you. I loved this cozy mystery! Ginny and her amateur detective friends are a hoot. I loved the different personalities all coming together and solving the small village’s recent murders. I’m looking forward to book 2!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘I couldn’t put it down… The characters are believable and the story unfolded at an excellent pace – I loved it and will recommend it to all my friends.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘An utterly delightful read… It’s a very cozy mystery and has MC Beaton vibes which I love… For anyone looking for a book that combines heartwarming characters and just the right amount of mystery, The Widows’ Guide to Murder is a must-read. Highly recommended!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘This was delightful!… I was especially drawn in by the quirky characters, whacky hijinks, and an especially twisty, really-hard-to-guess mystery! Ginny and her new friends were a delight to read about. If you like Sister Boniface or Agatha Raisin, you will enjoy this series!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

© 2025 Storm Publishing (Audiobook): 9781805087953

Release date

Audiobook: 3 March 2025