Agnes Sharp and the Trip of a Lifetime, Miss Sharp Investigates Book 2 By Leonie Swann

In Murder at the Coastal Hotel, the eagerly awaited sequel to The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp, Agnes and her lively octogenarian friends from Sunset Hall are thrust into a suspenseful new adventure. Bored and frustrated by their dreary accommodations and the incessant Christmas cheer, Agnes, Charlie, Marshall, and their companions are thrilled when Edwina wins a stay at an exclusive seaside hotel in Cornwall. Eager for a change of scenery and to escape the recent string of murders plaguing their village of Duck End, they seize the opportunity to join Edwina.

However, their excitement quickly turns to unease. Shortly after their arrival, Agnes spots two hooded figures disappearing into the cliffs, with only one returning. Convinced she has witnessed a murder, Agnes raises the alarm, but her concerns are initially dismissed. The group is more focused on indulging in the hotel’s luxurious amenities, including its incredible menu, wellness facilities, and navigating new romantic interests, all while adjusting to the surprise addition of a boa constrictor.

Their relaxed retreat takes a sinister turn when a storm isolates the hotel from the outside world, and it becomes apparent that a murderer is among them. As tension rises and suspicions mount, Agnes and her friends must rely on their wits and unorthodox methods to unravel the mystery and uncover the killer before they all become the next victims.

Murder at the Coastal Hotel is a thrilling blend of cozy mystery and suspense, with a charming cast of characters facing danger in the midst of luxury and isolation.