About The Book
Cocktails, chaos, and an unexpected twist. Can Perry and his hens unveil the truth before time runs out?
Death at Prestigious Hotel and Spa, Chasingham House
We are hearing reports that a young woman has been found dead at Chasingham House, the exclusive venue in the Cotswolds. She has not been named, and the cause of death is unknown at this time. This will no doubt cast a cloud over the bachelor weekend being hosted there by Lady Beatrice (36), the Countess of Rossex, for her business partner Perry Juke (34) ahead of his wedding to bestselling author and celebrity chef Simon Lattimore (40). Also staying at Chasingham House are top models Camile Redmaine (35) and Mel Parks (35), who are celebrating newly-single Cammy’s birthday with a group of friends.
When one of the birthday girls is found dead in her room, it’s clear Bea plans for her, Perry, and their friends to chill around the pool, have a few treatments, and generally relax, seem to have gone down the drain. When the local police are quick to dismiss the death as an accident, Bea is determined to help investigate anyway, along with the rest of Perry’s party.
Can Perry and his hens catch the killer before the weekend is over and the trail goes cold?
Author Q&A
1. Tell us something interesting about yourself
You know the old saying that you’re more likely to get kidnapped than you are to get married after the age of 40? Well, I got married for the first time when I was 54 years old – I guess that means I beat the odds!
2. When you aren’t writing, how do you like to relax?
Relax? What’s that? When I’m not writing or managing my author business (and that’s not very often!) then I love to curl up with our two dogs and watch reruns of Friends with my stepdaughter. Oh, and occasionally I got out with my husband!
3. What is your least favorite quality about yourself?
I’m easily distracted. And I’m getting worse! It’s not a great quality when you need to concentrate on your writing to meet a deadline. I even get distracted while I’m distracted. I replied to an email and emptied the dishwasher while I left this question half answered…
4. When did you first consider yourself a writer?
Not until I published my first book Spruced Up For Murder in October 2023. I’d been writing a bit and learning my craft for about 15 months before that, but until the first book appeared for sale, I didn’t feel like I could call myself a writer. I have eight books published to date, so I consider myself a proper author now.
5. When did you discover your love for books and literature?
I’ve always loved to read. Both my parents and my brother are great readers, so I guess it must run in our family. English Literature was my favourite subject at school, and I studied it at A Level. Reading is the ultimate escape for me; I love nothing more than relaxing with a good book.
6. How did you get the idea for A Cocktail To Die For?
The previous book in the series, I Spy With My Little Die, finished less than a month before Bea’s best friend’s wedding. The next book I have planned, Dying To Bake, takes place a month after the wedding, so it sort of made sense to squeeze in an extra story around Perry’s bachelor weekend, and that’s what this is. Bea has arranged a getaway for Perry and a few of his friends at an exclusive hotel and spa in the peaceful Cotswolds. Her plan is for all of them to relax, enjoy some treatments, and de-stress ahead of the wedding. But of course it’s doesn’t quite go to plan, and when the body of one of the other guests is found after a night of cocktail drinking, Bea, Perry, and his hens are drawn into the investigation…
About The Author
Hello. I’m Helen Golden. I write British contemporary cozy whodunnits with a hint of humour. I live in small village in Lincolnshire in the UK with my husband, my step-daughter, her two cats, our two dogs, sometimes my step-son, and our tortoise.
I used to work in senior management, but after my recent job came to a natural end I had the opportunity to follow my dreams and start writing. It’s very early in my life as an author, but so far I’m loving it.
It’s crazy busy at our house, so when I’m writing I retreat to our caravan (an impulsive lockdown purchase) which is mostly parked on our drive. When I really need total peace and quiet, I take it to a lovely site about 15 minutes away and hide there until my family runs out of food or clean clothes
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