A Body In The Borderlands The Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries Mystery Book

A Body in the Borderlands (The Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries) is a charming, twisty cosy mystery perfect for readers who love small‑town suspense, witty protagonists, and a taste of Yorkshire atmosphere. Ideal for fans of contemporary crime fiction, book clubs, and anyone looking for a satisfying paperback edition to add to a mystery book collection. This listing is for a BRAND NEW copy in Paperback (ISBN: 9781529421545).

In this instalment of Helen Cox’s engaging Kitt Hartley series, former investment banker Johan Golding — Joe to his friends — joins Hartley and Edwards Investigations. Under the tutelage of Kitt Hartley, the librarian-turned-top sleuth, and her pragmatic partner Grace Edwards, Joe navigates the eccentricities of their low‑level office chaos. The team is pushed into a real case when Ralph Holmes disappears on the outskirts of Carlisle. With local police reluctant to investigate a seemingly voluntary disappearance, Ralph’s niece Carly Lewis turns to Kitt’s team to uncover what’s been hidden beneath the surface.

Helen Cox brings a sure touch to cosy mystery storytelling: warm character dynamics, clever plotting, and vivid Yorkshire settings. Readers who enjoyed the earlier books will appreciate the deepening relationships and the newcomer Joe’s fresh perspective. Cox’s background as a Yorkshire‑born novelist and poet, with an MA in creative writing from the University of York St. John, plus experience in journalism and editing, shines through in the crisp pacing and atmospheric detail.

What’s inside this paperback edition

• Title: A Body in the Borderlands (The Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries)
• Condition: BRAND NEW
• Format: Paperback edition — easy to carry, perfect for travel or bedside reading
• ISBN: 9781529421545

Why readers keep returning to Kitt Hartley:

• Engaging, character‑driven cosy mystery writing that balances humour with suspense.
• Memorable leads — a librarian sleuth, a pragmatic partner, and a former banker learning the ropes.
• Strong sense of place: authentic Yorkshire settings that add atmosphere and charm.
• Accessible paperback edition — ideal for gifting, sharing in book clubs, or collecting the series.

About the author: Helen Cox is a Yorkshire‑born novelist and poet whose diverse writing background includes magazine editing, news and feature writing for TV and radio, and non‑fiction books. Her work combines literary sensitivity with commercial appeal, and she currently hosts The Poetrygram podcast and teaches courses in poetry and non‑fiction at City Lit, London. Learn more at helencoxbooks.com or find her on Twitter @Helenography.

This paperback is a great choice for readers seeking a cozy, intelligently plotted mystery with heart. Whether you’re buying for yourself, adding to a mystery gift set, or looking for a tactile paperback edition for a bookshelf or classroom reading circle, A Body in the Borderlands delivers clever sleuthing, warm friendships, and a satisfying Yorkshire mystery that makes for a perfect, timeless keepsake.