The slightly hapless Inspector Witherspoon is ably yet secretly assisted in his latest murder case by his housekeeper Mrs Jeffries who is in turn supported by the other staff. The Inspector and Mrs Jeffries is the first book in a cosy historical murder mystery series. However, it does make references to previous cases which was […]
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All The Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr
Marie-Laure became blind aged 5 and her father built a model of Paris to help her navigate her way independently. As the Nazis approach they are on a mission to save a precious artefact. Werner and his sister Jutta grow up in a children’s home when they are orphaned. His skill with radios could save […]
Death on the Scotland Express, by Fliss Chester
Hours after solving a murder, Cressida and her friend Dotty are heading back south when a man is shot dead. His wife is the obvious suspect but Cressy is sure that someone else is to blame. .. Death on the Scotland Express is the fourth book to feature Cressida Fawcett and DCI Andrews. It follows […]
Arsenic at Ascot, by Kelly Oliver
Fiona is feeling bored and frustrated. She returned from her latest spy adventure in Italy and is now stuck doing paperwork. But then she is asked to investigate an anti-vivisectionist group of wealthy women so she dons a disguise and gets to work… Arsenic at Ascot is the fourth book in the Fiona Figg and […]
What Happened At The Abbey, by Isobel Blackthorn
TRIGGER WARNING: memories of spousal and child abuse Ingrid Barker runs away from her abusive husband and takes her daughter Susan to a remote area of Scotland to act as housekeeper for the McCleod family. But both parties are harbouring dangerous secrets… What Happened At The Abbey is a sinister mystery book with elements of […]