MURDER AT BARCLAY MEADOW

Rosalie Hart's world has been upended. After her husband confesses to an affair, she exiles herself to her late aunt's farmhouse on Maryland's Eastern Shore. With its fields untended and the house itself in disrepair, Barclay Meadow couldn't be more different than the tidy D.C. suburb she used to call home. Just when Rosalie feels convinced things couldn't get any worse, she finds a body floating in her marsh grasses.

. . .

“Small-town secrets, a charming old farmhouse, and a protagonist struggling to redefine herself come together to make Murder at Barclay Meadow an irresistible debut.” 

~ Ellery Adams, New York Times bestselling author of Lethal Letters

“An appealing protagonist launches a new life with courage and grace in a fresh and intriguing mystery.” 

~ Carolyn Hart, national bestselling author of Death at the Door

“A complex, well-crafted traditional mystery infused with the rich flavor of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. I’m recommending it to my friends.” 

~ Elaine Viets, national bestselling author of Catnapped!

“A richly atmospheric, fast-paced mystery with an appealing heroine and her band of quirky friends.” 

~ Virginia Lowell, national bestselling author of Cookies and Scream

“Brings the Chesapeake Bay to life with charming characters that can’t mind their own business, small-town humor, a fast-paced plot, and a heartfelt mystery. Discovery of self, great recipes, and a ruthless killer make Murder at Barclay Meadow a can’t-put-it-down read.” 

~ Duffy Brown, national bestselling author of Pearls and Poison

“Reading Murder at Barclay Meadow, Wendy Sand Eckel’s debut mystery, is like spending time with good friends. The story is compelling, and Rosalie is a protagonist you’ll be rooting for as she solves the mystery of the dead girl.” 

~ Penny Warner (writing as Penny Pike), award-winning author

of Death of a Crabby Cook

“Eckel’s first mystery is a traditional cozy that embraces current tech trends like Facebook. The main character, Rosalie, is dealing with a divorce and other issues, but she still recognizes when others need help and has a heart big enough to provide it. Everything comes together in a satisfying read that will lift your spirit.” 

~ RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

“Please welcome the new cozy mystery writer in town! Eckel’s riveting debut makes a nice addition to the genre and will certainly entertain anyone who enjoys the work of Diane Mott Davidson or Katherine Hall Page.”  

~ Library Journal