The Body in the Gazebo: A Faith Fairchild Mystery

“Katherine Hall Page is my favorite writer of the traditional mystery.”
 —Harlan Coben

“Hungry readers, enjoy!”
—Diana Mott Davidson

Minister’s wife, caterer, and amateur sleuth Faith Fairchild must solve a deadly mystery more than seventy years in the making in The Body in the Gazebo, the nineteenth ingenious whodunit in the delectable, Agatha Award-winning series by Katherine Hall Page. Faith has a lot on her plate as she attempts to solve a Depression Era murder while trying to clear her husband’s name after he is accused of a heartless theft. Poignant, suspenseful, puzzling, and all-around marvelous, The Body in the Gazebo is cozy culinary mystery at its very best—complete with scrumptious recipes from Faith Fairchild’s kitchen and a resolution that would make Dame Agatha Christie proud.

"I have to tell you something . . . something that happened a long time ago."

When Ursula Lyman Rowe speaks these words to Faith Fair-child from her sickbed in Aleford, Massachusetts, Faith has no idea what lies in store for her.

It all starts when Ursula's daughter, Pix Miller, Faith's best friend and neighbor, leaves town for her son's wedding. Pix knows Faith and her husband, the Reverend Thomas Fairchild, will keep an eye on the slowly recovering Ursula. But what she and Faith don't know is that the tale Ursula spins over the course of several weeks will reveal an unsolved crime dating back to 1929 and the Great Depression.

Meanwhile, more current mysteries are brewing. The dis-cretionary fund at the church has been pilfered and the Reverend Fairchild is the only person with access to it. And, when Pix meets her in-laws-to-be for the first time, she's in for the surprise of her life. . . .

“Expertly crafted.” - The Patriot Ledger (MA) on The Body in the Gazebo

“This charming story, told with humor, warmth and wonderful characters, is a perfect holiday present for cozy mystery fans.” - Romantic Times on The Body in the Sleigh

“The feel-good Christmas theme, pleasant characters and recipes will keep the faithful content.” - Kirkus Reviews on The Body in the Sleigh

“Page does a lovely job bringing to the page Sanpere at Christmas.” - Boston Globe on The Body in the Sleigh

“Katherine Hall Page’s gift for storytelling comes vividly alive as she seamlessly creates a fast-paced, intricate mystery, keeping the suspense simmering until the last pages.” - McCormick Messenger on The Body in the Gazebo

“Delightful.” - Publishers Weekly on The Body in the Sleigh

“[A] heartwarming tale.” - Library Journal on The Body in the Sleigh

“A pleasant, well-rounded story....A lovely dish.” - Iron Mountain Daily News on The Body in the Gazebo

“Fast-paced.” - Oklahoman on The Body in the Gazebo

“Genial....Series fans will relish the descriptions of tempting culinary offerings.” - Publishers Weeklyon The Body in the Gazebo