Edna Davies Mysteries

Murder by Yew is an excellent debut from Suzanne Young. This novel possess all the elements that make any story great; great foreshadowing, a great sense of mystery and subtle clues throughout the storyline. The book’s protagonist, Edna Davies is a contemporary Miss Marple, who incorporates the fine art of investigation with determination and class. When Edna Davies and her husband, Albert decide to take an early retirement, they decided to search for the ultimate property that they would make great use of during their golden years. They eventually find a cottage on a three acre piece of land within their home town of Rhode Island. Edna an amateur herbalist and an artist falls in love with their new property, together with its wide array of exotic plants and trees, which are not commonly grown in search a cold climate.