A Discovery in the Cotswolds (Cotswold Mysteries 21) Thea Osborne, a renowned historian and writer, is visiting the picturesque village of Baunton near Cirencester with her stepdaughter Stephanie and her husband Nick Weaver. While exploring the local church, Thea runs into her old friend Emmy, who is now married to a local farmer. Emmy asks Thea to help find her missing niece, Ginny, who has been absent for several days. However, before Thea can begin her search, she discovers the body of a recently murdered woman named Alice, who they had briefly seen in Cirencester the previous day. As Thea assists the police with their investigation, it becomes apparent that Ginny and Alice are connected to a mysterious discovery made by a team of archaeologists in the Cotswolds. This discovery, which has been kept secret until now, may hold the key to unlocking the truth behind the two women's disappearance. Thea must use her knowledge of history and her analytical skills to piece together the clues and uncover the sinister forces at play. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Thea realizes that the discovery in the Cotswolds may be connected to a larger conspiracy that threatens the very survival of humanity. She must navigate through a complex web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth and protect those she cares about.

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