Beneath the waters of the River Derwent lies a terrible secret. When the submerged body of a woman is discovered, it opens an investigation full of old grudges and dangerous truths. Can Gemma and her friends find the killer and bring calm back to their local town of Belper?

Gemma Curtis’s morning at the Bookworm Bookshop and Café is abruptly interrupted when a group of young boys stumble upon a body at the Belper River Gardens. But the long-submerged remains offer few clues to a possible identity. Drawn into the case as a freelance consultant to the police, Gemma once again teams up with her friend Mavis and her partner, Detective Inspector David Haynes, to find the killer.

As the investigation deepens, Gemma must follow a trail of lies and deception to expose a killer desperate to keep the past submerged, all while under scrutiny from the local and national press, and an army of armchair sleuths and internet detectives.

Set in the charming Derbyshire town of Belper, The Bookshop Mysteries - A Woman in the Weir is perfect for fans of Richard Osmanand M.C. Beaton. This gripping new mystery in The Bookshop Mysteries series delivers sharp wit, layered characters, and a twist you won’t see coming.