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A Sidecar Named Expire: Brief Case (Briefcases Ser. #2)
Par Andrea Frazer. 2012
The second of an occasional series of short stories covering the elapsed time between the books in The Falconer Files…
series.This story covers events that occur between the books 'Inkier than the Sword' and 'Pascal Passion'A young man and his girlfriend decide to celebrate their first St Valentine's Day together, with a cosy evening of cocktails at her house.But as the evening progresses,events don't go quite as Malcolm Standing planned. The next morning, DI Falconer and DS Carmichael are called in to try to sort out what really happened.Driven to it: Brief Case (Briefcases Ser. #5)
Par Andrea Frazer. 2012
The fifth of a series of short stories covering the elapsed time between the books in the Falconer Files series.Abigail…
Wentworth is looking forward to her reunion lunch with Alison Fairweather. They are old schoolfriends who met twice a year, usually for Alison to dish the dirt on the others they had known when they were younger – and for Abigail to gloat over their ‘inferior’ circumstances, in comparison to her own respectable existence.During one such lunch, though, Abigail recognizes a face from the past – and from that moment onward, her life skids completely out of control …Murder in Midwinter: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Ser. #3)
Par Lesley Cookman. 2012
'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive…
and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marpleand Midsummer Murders!Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its third instalment!Can they uncover how the corpses connect?Bella Morleigh was pleased to inherit a derelict theatre, that is until an unknown body is discovered within it... Luckily for her, her two friends Libby Sarjeant and Psychic Investigator Fran Castle are on the case.Although Libby is rather distracted by the preparations for her friends' Civil Partnership ceremony, she's at least getting the hang of using a computer to dig for information, something she's certain will be terribly useful in her detecting career.When a second body is discovered however, it is one of Fran's psychic moments (and none of Libby's computer know-how) that help them discover the surprising link between the two corpses..._________________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'This was another hit for me in this delightful series and I would highly recommend it' ***** GoodReads review'I have read all the books in this series and love them all' ***** GoodReads review'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' ***** GoodReads review'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' ***** GoodReads reviewAll Hallows: Brief Case (Briefcases Ser. #6)
Par Andrea Frazer. 2013
DS Carmichael is accompanying his step-sons on their ‘trick or treat’ rounds in Castle Farthing, while DI Falconer holds the…
fort at Market Darley police station this Hallowe’en. In fact, it is DC Roberts who has drawn the evening’s short straw and has been dispatched to the small town of Carsfold, to the south of the market town, for a second interview with a householder, without a clue that an unexplained explosion will not only land him in hospital yet again, but kick off another case of murder for his two colleagues.Harry Falconer is summoned to an address in Carsfold on the evening of 31st October when a man is found dead in his garden, a hollowed-out pumpkin jammed over his head, and his garden shed blown-up and fire-damaged. Carmichael is immediately summoned to join him and, together, they interrogate the victim’s neighbours, uncovering a plethora of damaged and broken relationships, in their search for his killer.Murder on the Edge: A twisting and completely addictive mystery
Par Lesley Cookman. 2020
'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' Katie FfordeSuper-sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back with…
her most puzzling case yet . . . a mysterious death at the local cliffs.Colin Hardcastle has arranged for two men to meet and discuss the sale of a house. But when Nick Nash - the owner of the property - doesn't show, Colin cannot begin to imagine the events he has set in motion.Perplexed, Colin tells his friends in Steeple Martin, piquing the interest of Libby Sarjeant - and the Reverend Patti Pearson, who finds Nash's name strangely familiar . . .Despite her burgeoning reputation as a super-sleuth, Libby is somewhat loath to investigate what seems to be a tragic accident. But when two of Patti's parishioners ask for her help, Libby very quickly finds herself caught up in the mystery. Then Nash's body is found, and things take a darker turn.As the case unravels, biting deeper into the local community, Nash's shocking past is unearthed and it's up to Libby and her friend Fran Wolfe to help solve the case before it's too late...This is an addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis and LJ Ross.Readers adore the much-loved Libby Sarjeant series:'I have read all the books in this series and love them all' ***** GoodReads review'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' ***** GoodReads review'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' ***** GoodReads reviewToxic Gossip: Brief Case (Briefcases Ser. #4)
Par Andrea Frazer. 2012
A Falconer short story in a more sombre mood.DI Falconer becomes involved in a gossip-fuelled hate crime, only to find…
himself questioning his own judgement when it comes to protecting Miriam Darling from her anonymous persecutors …Grave Stones (The falconer Files Ser. #9)
Par Andrea Frazer. 2012
Grave Stones is the ninth instalment of Andrea Frazer?s Falconer Files, a detective series chock-full of picture-postcard villages, dastardly deeds,…
and a delightful slice of humour.The residents of Shepford St Bernard are to have a party in the church hall, in response to a request to boost congregation numbers???only their new vicar is a woman, and a young one to boot, which is not to everyone's liking??The morning after the party, the extent of the brooding resentment felt in the small community is revealed when an elderly woman is found dead outside her house, the contents of her safe having disappeared along with her attacker.?When Detective Inspector Harry Falconer, Detective Sergeant Carmichael, and Detective Constable Roberts arrive on the scene, they learn that the late Lettice Keighley-Armstrong?s safe had recently held a large quantity of very valuable pieces of jewellery??As the investigation progresses, with efforts made to find out just who might have been tempted enough to commit such a crime, the violence escalates???making it urgent that the offender is quickly apprehended??'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive…
and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders!Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its thirteenth instalment!Libby and the gang visit the Isle of Wight for the funeral of an old friend, whose death is (for once) entirely un-suspicious.Some elderly cousins of the deceased do however have an unexplained death in the family. Libby's best friend Harry seems to be somehow involved, and Libby is therefore determined to get to the bottom of the situation, and valiantly ignores the growing reluctance of the elderly cousins to help as she investigates.But will she get to the bottom of it, or will the cousins' resistance prove too much? And why are they even resisting in the first place?_________________________________________________Praise for the bestselling series:'We would recommend these books to everyone who likes crime thrillers... She is a spectacular author' ***** Amazon review'I love these nice, gentle books for a relaxing read and enough twists and turns to keep you interested' ***** Amazon review'As usual Libby Sargeant is a funny and charming character, she is infectious. An easy read with a good story' ***** Amazon review'As usual this was a real page turner and I can't wait for the next one' ***** Amazon review'I really enjoyed this book. It captured the imagination right from the beginning. I would highly recommend it' ***** Amazon reviewOld Moorhen's Shredded Sporran: Belchester Chronicle (The belchester Chronicles Ser. #4)
Par Andrea Frazer. 2013
Another tongue - in - cheek romp for our intrepid decrepit heroes. Lady Amanda Golightly and her housemate Hugo Cholmondeley -…
Crichton - Crump return from their visit to Scotland to find a letter informing them that Hugo's sister will be arriving the following day for a month's visit, which sours Lady A's mood as Tabitha constantly bullied her at school.Her manservant's announcement that he is now betrothed to Enid Tweedie, sort of friend and general gopher for his employer, has already unsettled her. If that wasn't enough to cope with, it appears that, while they were away, the security of Belchester Towers had been breached and there had been thefts. To top it all, somebody started systematically killing off the domestic staff! Enter Detective Inspector Moody and Detective Sergeant Glenister, and all hell breaks loose!Murder at the Manor: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Ser. #9)
Par Lesley Cookman. 2012
'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive…
and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders!Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its ninth instalment!A writers' retreat reunion turns rapidly into a weekend from hell a when a lone corpse is discovered in the grounds. Steeple Martin sleuth Libby Sarjeant and her partner Ben are midway through hosting the retreat when they come across the shock finding. Even though Scotland Yard are on the case, Libby feels compelled to investigate the murder. It is on her home patch, after all! The enquiries take Libby and psychic investigator Fran Castle to historic Dorset, where they uncover a complex web of writers' jealousies. Libby uses all her wiles to get at the truth, but doesn't manage to reach it before further tragic consequences occur...___________________________________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'What a delight this series is, and if you have not yet started to read this series you MUST!' ***** Amazon review'An excellent read' ***** Amazon review'If you like lady sleuths you'll love this book... up there in the Agatha Christie/M C Beaton league' ***** Amazon review'I could not put down.... Would recommend this series to everyone' ***** Amazon review'...if you miss the good old days of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers then why not give Lesley Cookman's excellent books a go' ***** Amazon reviewThe third in the series featuring a madcap pair of amateur sleuths and a delightful outpouring of upper-class English eccentricities…
- with the odd murder thrown in!Praise for Andrea Frazer's twisty and compelling crime novels:***** 'A fun mystery featuring a Scottish Castle, Burns Night and drink recipes... I can't wait to read the others in this series' Reader Review***** 'Loved the dialogue. Will recommend to light mystery readers as well as those who enjoy the humour side' Reader Review***** 'I love this series' Reader Review***** 'Fantastic Series of books... waiting on pre-order for the next' Reader Review***** 'Andrea Frazer writes a good humorous English mystery' Author Review_________Bagpipes, haggis, tartan, and kilts all make their appearance, as dastardly deeds are done amidst a snowy landscape.In the third Belchester Chronicle, Lady Amanda Golightly receives an invitation to spend Burns' Night with friends in Scotland. Although she is dismissive of the idea, her chum Hugo is thrilled at the thought and persuades her to agree to the trip. With Beauchamp, her long-suffering manservant, and her friend, Enid Tweedie, the four head to Rumdrummond Castle for a 'wee break'. Before long, however, murder enters their lives once more, and they begin to suspect some very dirty dealing is going on under the under the respectable veneer of castle life.A Death by Arson: An enthralling mystery with an unforgettable heroine (A Euphemia Martins Mystery #9)
Par Caroline Dunford. 2016
'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime…
authorA Death by Arson - the nineth edition of the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries!_______________Blushing Brides. Ghost tales. And faces from an unforgettable Past.Following an eventful Christmas, Euphemia Martins, like her employer Richenda Muller, is looking forward to a quiet start to 1913. Their hopes are dashed when Richenda's husband Hans announces that they are to visit the home of Sir Richard Stapleford, Richenda's nefarious twin.Sir Richard is holding a grand party at his Scottish estate, to celebrate the New Year, and Hans is looking to seal a business deal or two. The Muller household, plus Richenda's brother Bertram, soon discover that Richard has rather a big surprise up his sleeve...Against her better judgement, Euphemia becomes mixed up with blushing brides and tales of ghosts - and faces from the past serve to complicate things further. When a body is found, Euphemia investigates - and finds herself under suspicion.Meanwhile, Richenda is decidedly (and calamitously) off cake - and Bertram is overjoyed at the technological progress of the motor car..._______________ Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'The characters are very well written and quickly become old friends' ***** Reader review'The latest instalment of the Euphemia Martins Mysteries is as gripping as ever...' ***** Reader review'l thoroughly enjoy these books' ***** Reader reviewShadows and Sins
Par Andrea Frazer. 2016
The thirteenth in the best-selling Falconer Files by Andrea Frazer.The body of a woman has been discovered in Castle Farthing…
Woods, and it appears that although she had been dead for years, nobody had ever reported her missing.DI Harry Falconer of the Market Darley police is perplexed – and not only in his working life. He has recently resumed his relationship with psychologist Dr Honey Dubois – but while visiting a local village in the course of his investigations, unsettling memories of a former love are revived.Then the bodies start to come thick and fast …As Falconer’s sidekick DS Carmichael is coping with the early birth of his twins, the DI is forced to form a closer bond with his new constable, as they try to solve a nightmare conundrum.For Falconer is forced to confront the fact that someone has been committing these murders under the radar and under his very nose: he is forced to acknowledge that, in the midst of beautiful countryside and quaint market towns, there is a serial killer on the loose.The Mistletoe Mystery: A charming historical festive adventure (A euphemia Martins Mysteries Ser.)
Par Caroline Dunford. 2013
'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime…
authorA twisty seasonal crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross,Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders! _______________Euphemia is writing for her daughter!It's Christmas tide and Euphemia is again working for Bertram at his ill-fated estate in the Fens, White Orchards. Bertram's sudden desire for a big Christmas house party creates a huge task for Euphemia and one in which her normally excellent staff are reluctant to take part. As she struggles with her responsibilities Euphemia learns that White Orchards is built on the site of Hadwell House, a manor that suffered a terrible fate one Christmas Eve. As Christmas draws closer, people start behaving strangely, Euphemia is having nightmares and there is a palpable sense in the air that something is very wrong. Forming an unlikely alliance with Bertram's step-sister Richenda, Euphemia tries to prevent disaster befalling the entire household and faces her most terrifying mystery as she sets herself against seeming supernatural forces._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'One of the best book series I have ever read. The author's style of writing keeps your interest from cover to cover' ***** Reader review'This is a short, fun Christmas mystery... I am excited to read more' ***** Reader review'Yet another good story from Caroline Dunford' ***** Reader review'Very good delivery and interesting' ***** Reader reviewMurder in the Monastery: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Ser. #11)
Par Lesley Cookman. 2013
'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive…
and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders!Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its eleventh instalment!A jewelled Anglo-Saxon reliquary has mysteriously appeared on a website, apparently containing a relic of St Eldreda herself. The nuns at St Eldreda's Abbey are understandably curious, and invite Libby Sarjeant to look into the matter in more depth.Fascinated by the story, Libby's friend Peter obtains permission to mount 'Murder In The Monastery', a play based on St Eldreda's story, excitingly set in the ruins of the original monastery. Unfortunately for Peter's plans, a real body is discovered, and Libby and her friend Fran find out that this is sadly not the first.Together, Libby and Fran dive into their investigations, to hopefully find the link between the relic, St Eldreda, and the pile of bodies.__________________________________________________Praise for the bestselling series:'Great characters , enthralling stories, would make a BRILLIANT T.V. series' ***** Amazon review'Curl up with a cuppa for another fascinating mystery, Lesley has done it again! The stories all just pull you into them...hook line & sinker' ***** Amazon review'I found the book un-put-downable (good job I was on holiday!) so it is definitely worth 5 stars. Waiting for more, Lesley!' ***** GoodReads review'Excellent story as usual, love these books and looking forward to reading the next in the series' ***** Goodreads reviewChoked Off (The falconer Files Ser. #2)
Par Andrea Frazer. 2011
The villagers of Stoney Cross were bustling about like hyperactive ants. In gardens, houses, and the village hall, figures flitted…
to and fro, making last-minute preparations for their 'Great Event': the first Stoney Cross Arts Festival, which was due to commence on Saturday. The enlisting of a local radio presenter to advertise then review their efforts had added an extra frisson of excitement.But the delight soon turns to dismay when the broadcaster, Marcus Willoughby, actually moves into a house in Stoney Cross the day before the Festival. He turns out to be someone from various people's pasts; someone whom they had hoped never to see again, and who greets them with recognition and malice in his eyes. To those he had never met before, he simply proves to be a smarmy, spiteful bigot, who proceeds to take great delight in verbally shredding their artistic efforts.When he is found dead at his desk in his new home, no crocodile tears are shed. His demise is even presented on air, during his pre-recorded radio show Marcus having been 'choked off' for good while in full flow. His arrival in the village had obviously caused a few already guilty hearts to beat faster, and precipitates the hasty confessions of dark deeds thought long since buried. Into this welter of emotions is dispatched DI Harry Falconer, his erstwhile Acting Detective Sergeant, 'Davey' Carmichael riding shotgun, as they enter 'bandit' country once more.Choked Off is the second instalment of Andrea Frazer's Falconer Files, a detective series chock-full of picture-postcard villages, dastardly deeds, and a delightful slice of humour.The second in the series featuring a madcap pair of amateur sleuths and a delightful outpouring of upper-class English eccentricities…
- with the odd murder thrown in!Praise for Andrea Frazer's twisty and compelling crime novels:***** 'Humorous, light mystery story; part of a series. Quirky characters; a funny-mysterious read!' Reader Review***** 'Excellent 'cosy' crime novel. Just right for a rainy afternoon' Reader Review***** 'I loved this book. The characters are hilarious... They are truly a joy to read. I immerse myself in the read - and just have a GOOD time!!!!' Reader Review***** 'I loved this book. I love the whole series. The characters are wonderful. It is so well written I had such a hard time putting the book down' Reader Review***** 'A fun mystery with wonderful characters... I would recommend to all mystery lovers' Reader Review_________Lady Amanda Golightly, eccentric resident of a sprawling faux castle in the town of Belchester, has recently taken it upon herself to act as a veritable super-sleuth, aided by her friend Hugo Cholmondley-Crichton Crump.In this Chronicle she faces a family crisis while planning a new business venture for Belchester Towers: guided tours. To celebrate (and road-test) her new venture, Lady Amanda invites a horde of old chums to a trial run at Christmas time, complete with tasty nibbles. However, things don't go to plan - a dead guest is discovered found slumped on the library table, having been dispatched in a variety of unusual ways!Lady Amanda and Hugo are off again, but can they beat the morose Inspector Moody to the unmasking of the culprit?Murder in the Dark: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Ser. #12)
Par Lesley Cookman. 2013
'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive…
and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders!Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its twelfth instalment!An unidentified woman's body is found in a remote garden in Kent. With the owners not in residence, the only people with legitimate access are the caretaker, Johnny, and landscape gardeners Adam Sarjeant and his employer, Mog.Libby is understandably afraid of her son falling under suspicion. With the help of her friend, Fran, she is determined to find the murderer, with or without the assistance of Chief Detective Inspector Ian Connell, who seems determined to be singularly unhelpful.But who else could the murderer possibly be?__________________________________________________Praise for the bestselling series:'This is a totally fascinating mystery with lots of historical background. The plot consists of several strands and I love the way they are cleverly woven together' ***** Top 1000 Amazon review'I love these nice, gentle books for a relaxing read and enough twists and turns to keep you interested' ***** Amazon review'Another great murder mystery with Libby Fran and the gang at their brilliant best' ***** Amazon review'If you like well written, friendly detective novels you will love these' ***** Amazon reviewChoral Mayhem
Par Andrea Frazer. 2012
Who would believe that choral singing could prove such a deadly pastime? Virginia and Richard Grainger, new members of the…
Standchester Choral Society, are looking forward, nervously, to their first public performance with the choir, in a production of Berlioz's 'Romeo and Juliet'.As the performance opens, though, tragedy strikes in the form of a very public death. While coping with the repercussions of this, Virginia also has to tussle with the personal problems of her next-door neighbour, Caroline.As plans to re-schedule the concert are being made, another death occurs, and Virginia begins to realise that her own life may be in danger, as she feels the tangled web of deceit and malice tighten around her …Death of an Irish Mummy (The Dublin Driver Mysteries #3)
Par Catie Murphy. 2021
&“There is so much to like about the cozy perfection that is Catie Murphy&’s Death on the Green, from the lush…
Irish travelogue to the precise balance between comic relief and crime.&” —Bookpage STARRED REVIEW Squiring a self-proclaimed heiress around Dublin has got limo driver Megan Malone&’s Irish up—until she finds the woman dead . . . American-born Cherise Williams believes herself to be heir to an old Irish earldom, and she&’s come to Dublin to claim her heritage. Under the circumstances, Megan&’s boss Olga at Leprechaun Limos has no qualms about overcharging the brash Texas transplant for their services. Megan chauffeurs Cherise to the ancient St. Michan&’s Church, where the woman intends to get a wee little DNA sample from the mummified earls—much to the horror of the priest. But before she can desecrate the dead, Cherise Williams is murdered—just as her three daughters arrive to also claim their birthright. With rumors of famine-era treasure on the lands owned by the old Williams family and the promise of riches for the heirs, greed seems a likely motive. But when Olga surprisingly becomes the Garda&’s prime suspect, Megan attempts to steer the investigation away from her bossand solve the murder with the help of the dashing Detective Bourke. With a killer who&’s not wrapped too tight, she&’ll need to proceed with caution—or she could go from driving a limo to riding in a hearse . . . Praise for Dead in Dublin &“[Murphy&’s] irrepressible debut provides a lively entry in the Dublin Driver Mysteries.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Dead in Dublin serves up an interesting whodunit story as it helps push the cozy mystery genre forward into the new decade. One cannot help but be curious to see how this new series unfolds.&” —Criminal Element