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"TWO FAMILIES. ONE LIE. NO FORGIVENESS.
In the leafy suburbs of West London, status is paramount and reputation is everything...
Recently qualified psychiatrist Dr Geddes is building her career at a prestigious practice when an unexpected encounter with a young male patient threatens to expose her darkest secret.
Lorna Chilcott is delighted to befriend the glamorous Elise, wife of the ex-boyband star she had a crush on as a teenager. But when her daughter goes missing after leaving Elise's house, friendship turns to discord and accusations fly.
A single lie connects these two traumatic events - and its impact will be deadly..."
"London, 1883. The brutal murder of Rose Parmiter seems, at first glance, to be a random and senseless act. Rose was the beloved cook at Evergreen House, a place of refuge for women and children, a place from which they can start their lives afresh. Proprietor Rebecca Harris, is profoundly shocked by the death of her dear friend and alarmed at the mysterious events which begin to unfold shortly afterwards. Could the past be casting a shadow on the present? The malign legacy of the Everley family who called Evergreen home, cannot be ignored. After two further deaths it becomes clear there is an evil presence infecting their sanctuary, and Rebecca must draw out the poison of the past so the Evergreen residents can finally make peace with the darkness in their lives."
"'Calling all mystery lovers, this one’s for you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The Atlanta Ashford cosy crime stories are perfect' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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A luxury cruise
Hidden family secrets
A body on board…
A birthday trip to Bonn sees amateur detective Atalanta Ashford drawn into the scandalous will of a wealthy grandmother during a scenic cruise down along the Rhine.
But growing tensions lead to a sudden and shocking death. Facing suspicion all around, Atalanta must unravel a deadly web of family secrets as treacherous as the river they voyage on, to find the killer.
Look out for the other Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent… Each title can be read as standalone and in any order.
Book 1: Mystery in Provence
Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini
Book 3: A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany
Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg
Book 5: Death on the Rhine
Readers are loving the Miss Ashford Investigates Series:
'Good plot and characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Pick up this novel and you will find it hard to put it down again' ⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This cozy mystery is filled with drama, a lot of glamour and an intriguing thrilling mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐
'You should definitely add this entire series to your TBR' ⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Death on the Rhine is a fun, well-rounded murder mystery and I would happily recommend it to fans of cosy murder mysteries.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I’ve been a fan of this series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I definitely didn't see those last couple twists coming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐"
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of my favourite detectives…it reminded me of some of the old Sherlock Holmes cases'
November 1930
After accepting an invitation to attend the ballet in snowy Salzburg, Miss Atalanta Ashford is shocked when a convicted jewel thief is found dead in the concert hall where the theft occurred a decade ago.
Did he return to the scene of the crime because he wanted to prove his innocence? Is the real culprit among the high-society guests? In her quest for the truth, Atalanta uncovers dangerous secrets about the European elite that put her own life in mortal danger…
The smell of Glühwein and spiced Lebkuchen from the Austrian winter markets fill the air, but for Atalanta there’s an intriguing puzzle to be solved in this cosy historical mystery for 2024.
Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent…
Book 1: Mystery in Provence
Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini
Book 3: A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany
Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg
Book 5: Death on the Rhine
Readers love this series!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a series which allows me to enjoy the delights of travel from my armchair…For me, an easy five stars'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A unique story and I enjoyed how good the characters were'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Atalanta was a really interesting and smart character…The time period and place were perfect'
⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delightful mix of intrigue, romantic angst, looking back, wishing things had been different, finding oneself…And, I didn't even mention that murder is involved'
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A terrific series, filled with human emotion and interesting crimes to solve'
⭐⭐⭐⭐'Plenty of twists and turns with so many suspects that I wasn't sure who the guilty person was right until the end'
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A delightful blend of historical intrigue, picturesque European settings, and a fiercely independent protagonist'
⭐⭐⭐⭐'I couldn’t wait to find out the villain…There were twists & turns & I was kept guessing until all was revealed'
⭐⭐⭐⭐'Family secrets, lies and a good old fashioned murder mystery'
⭐⭐⭐⭐'What I love about this series are the glamorous settings and interesting people…This story really has you wondering who the murderer is and there are plenty of red herrings to confuse you'"
"With one of their own dead, the ruling elite want answers.
The unthinkable has happened. One of the Ageless has been killed, their body left in a public space, displayed for all to see.
The Archon is furious and threatens to burn the entire city, unless the person responsible is found and turned over to her for justice.
Thea March is called on to investigate again. As little as she wants to turn anyone over to the Archon, she also knows that the Ageless could burn the city to the ground and not care about the death and destruction they cause.
Working with Niath, can Thea find the person responsible for the Ageless' death? And, if she finds them, can she bring herself to turn them over to the Archon?"
"Caught in the middle of two powerful forces, can Thea find a way to survive?
The Archon has ordered a day of celebration to mark her ascension to power. While most people in the city are looking forward to a day off and an excuse to drink and eat too much, Thea and the rest of the city's Watch are on high alert.
The Archon and the Ageless might be the rulers and the most powerful beings in the world, but they are not well liked. And there's a human faction that wants to see them fall.
After a difficult few months, Thea just wants to do her job and keep the city as safe as possible. The Archon and the human faction have other ideas and Thea finds herself in the middle of their conflict while trying to solve some apparently unconnected murders.
Neither the Ageless nor the humans care who else might get hurt in their power struggle, so it's up to Thea and her allies to try and stop the coming disaster."
"Cottages, English roses and rolling hills: that's Earlsraven. When Nathalie unexpectedly inherits her aunt's cosy inn 'Black Feather', she also falls heir to her secret double life and discovers that sleuthing runs in the family.
This compilation contains episodes 4-6:
A VINTAGE KILLING
Who killed Stuart Burlington? Earlsraven is shaken by the news that its renowned antiques dealer has been slain with a samurai sword from his own collection. A web of secrets surrounds the case, and Nathalie and Louise are determined to unravel it.
THE POISONERS' CLUB
It was supposed to be a cosy evening at the Black Feather, but the atmosphere takes a chilling turn when one of the guests suddenly dies. Nathalie discovers he was a member of the Poisoners' Club, a group of apothecaries who gather at Earlsraven every year. Was it an accident or was it murder? Nathalie must race against time to uncover the truth ...
THE SNOWMAN'S SECRET
With Christmas approaching, Nathalie embraces the wintry charm of the picturesque village of Earlsraven. But then a giant snowman appears near the inn, suddenly there's a chilling mystery for Nathalie and her cook Louise to solve ..."
"The final volume in the The Library Trilogy, following THE BOOK THAT WOULDN'T BURN and THE BOOK THAT BROKE THE WORLD.
The secret war that defines the library has chosen its champions and set them on the board
The fate of an infinite library hangs on one book, a book that holds the power to break the unbreakable. In the face of such forces, fragile things like hearts, family, and the world seem certain to fail.
The people most vital to Livira are scattered across time and space, lost, divided into factions, in mortal peril. Somehow, she must bring them together and resolve the unresolvable argument that fuels the library’s war. The bond between Livira and Evar has stretched and stretched again. Can it hold at the end, when things fall apart? Can it bring them together against impossible odds?
This is the last chapter, the final page. The end threatens and no one, not characters, readers, or even the author, will emerge unscathed.
'If you like dark, you will love Mark Lawrence' Robin Hobb, bestselling author of Assassin's Apprentice
'Gripping mystery and beautiful worldbuilding' Publishers Weekly"
"One dead man. A fortified house full of innocent people.
One of the city's wealthiest and most powerful residents is found dead in his own home. Murder is suspected, but the house was supposed to be absolutely secure against any intruder. Thea is faced with a hostile group of household servants inside the house and demands for swift justice outside its walls.
Working with Mage Niath, it doesn't take long to realise that it's not a straightforward death and the dead man has ties to opponents they have faced before.
Can Thea uncover the truth of the death before the tensions in the city spill over and more deaths occur?"
"As Christmas approaches, Nathalie embraces the wintry charm of the picturesque village of Earlsraven. However, her plans for her first Christmas as the Black Feather's owner didn't include the huge snowman that appears in the car park. The frosty figure adds to the festive ambiance of the pub's decorations so she decides he can stay. But despite the warmth and welcome at Earlsraven's favourite inn, there's a chilling mystery for Nathalie and her cook Louise to solve, as the snowman's appearance heralds nothing but trouble.
About the series: There was nothing in the will about this...
Cottages, English roses and rolling hills: that's Earlsraven. In the middle of it all: the 'Black Feather'. Not only does young Nathalie Ames unexpectedly inherit this cosy inn from her aunt, she also falls heir to her aunt's secret double life! She solved criminal cases together with her cook Louise, a former agent of the British Crown. And while Nathalie is still trying to warm up to the quirky villagers, she discovers that sleuthing runs in the family."
"The 'Black Feather' is hosting Earlsraven's annual cheesecake competition. This trial should be a sweet treat for the community, but instead it looks like the first prize is murder! Why has there been such a deadly ending to what should have been a fun contest? Nathalie, Louise and Constable Strutner are on hand to investigate what has all the ingredients of a most perplexing case.
About the series: There was nothing in the will about this...
Cottages, English roses and rolling hills: that's Earlsraven. In the middle of it all: the 'Black Feather'. Not only does young Nathalie Ames unexpectedly inherit this cosy inn from her aunt, she also falls heir to her aunt's secret double life! She solved criminal cases together with her cook Louise, a former agent of the British Crown. And while Nathalie is still trying to warm up to the quirky villagers, she discovers that sleuthing runs in the family."
"Beneath the unrelenting sun of Accanter's summer, an ugly conspiracy is underway.
A desperate mother asks Watch Officer Thea March for help. Her daughter has gone missing. No one else at Thea's Watch Station will help the mother.
More bad news follows when a body is found. A young man who had gone missing some time before and whose death her superior officer wants to write off as natural causes. Thea realises that there is something else going on. Something dark and ugly and far more wide-spread than she could have imagined. There is corruption at the heart of the Watch.
Thea is determined to find the truth, but not sure who she can trust. And it looks like someone wants her and Mage Niath dead.
With their lives in danger, and more bodies found, Thea and Niath must work together once more to stop the ugly conspiracy before more people die."
