The Dead Man in the Garden

Written by Marthe Jocelyn · Illustrated by Isabelle Follath

Part of the Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen series

A spa trip turns deadly with two bodies. Can young detectives solve the mystery?

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355 pages

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Aspiring writer Aggie Morton and her friend Hector visit a Yorkshire spa for a relaxing getaway. But when two bodies are discovered, their vacation becomes a thrilling investigation. With rumors swirling about a mysterious death and a suspicious undertaker, Aggie and Hector must unravel the secrets of the Wellspring Hotel. Will their deductive skills uncover the truth, or will danger find them first? Dive into a world of intrigue and suspense as these young detectives face their most perilous challenge yet.

From the publisher

For young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, a spa stay becomes a lot more thrilling when TWO dead bodies are found in this third book in the Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen series, inspired by the life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot. For fans of Enola Holmes. Aspiring writer Aggie Morton is ready to enjoy an invigorating trip to a Yorkshire spa, where her widowed mother can take the waters and recover from a long mourning period. Having solved yet another murder and faced extreme peril with her best friend Hector over Christmas, Aggie’s Morbid Preoccupation is on alert when rumors abound about the spa’s recently deceased former patient . . . and then another body appears under mysterious circumstances. Together with Grannie Jane, and often in the company of George, a young patient at the spa, Aggie and Hector take a closer look at the guests and staff of the Wellspring Hotel, and venture into the intriguing world of the local undertaker. Has there been a murder–or even two? As Aggie and Hector ignite their deductive skills, their restful trip takes a sudden, dangerous turn.

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