The Man On The Bench

The Lower Hogsworth Mysteries: Book 2

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Genres

Quirky Leads, British Detective, British Humor, Humorous Cozy Mystery, Amateur Sleuths, Cats, Women Sleuths, and Novellas

Trigger Warnings

None

Type of Ending

AI Usage

Series

The Lower Hogsworth Mysteries — Book 2

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is recommended, but not required

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Publication Date

Aug 31, 2026

Page Length

100 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

The Man On The Bench

The Lower Hogsworth Mysteries: Book 2

Advance Reader Copy

Blurb

Vi Entwistle—and her camera-wearing cat, Titus—return for more shenanigans.

Following the events of 'Collared', life in Lower Hogsworth has returned to normal. It’s August, there’s a heatwave, and excitement is building ahead of the annual giant vegetable contest.

But when Vi reviews the latest footage from Titus’ collar-camera she’s in for a shock. Staring back at her is a face she recognises from the news—the face of a man who was apparently murdered over a year ago. Why is he in Lower Hogsworth? And could he be connected to the strange acts of sabotage threatening the vegetable contest?

The Man on the Bench is a tongue-in-cheek cosy mystery novella, and the second book in the Lower Hogsworth Mysteries series.

Contains British humour.

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