Betrayal in the Cotswolds

Thea Slocombe takes on a house-sitting assignment at a charming but slightly worn stone house in Upper Oddington, meant to be a peaceful retreat alongside its owner, Umberto Kingley, and his three dogs. Her tranquil stay is disrupted by a tragic hit-and-run, leading to a high-profile police investigation that uncovers the intricate and tumultuous dynamics within the victim's family. As Thea delves deeper into the case, she begins to question whether the ongoing scandal has sparked a deliberate act of violence.