Mystery England

Stan and Jake's wedding will soon take place on the town green in Frog Ledge, Connecticut, followed by a reception at their beloved Irish pub filled with friends, family, and their four favorite canine companions. Stan just has to endure the traditional girls' night out first. Male strippers jumping out of gigantic cakes aren't her preferred entertainment. But the hired hottie never gets around to taking it all off . . . because someone takes him out first with one of Stan's kitchen knives.

In a fast-paced story of spies and murder, Roger investigates the violent death of a Paraguayan agent in a small British city. The victim was stabbed while he sat in an empty railroad car on a siding in the local railroad station. Roger’s investigation initially takes him to Australia and Malaysia, but it soon becomes apparent that the answers he is seeking will be found back in Great Britain. Along the way he meets an attractive agent with an agenda, as well as several additional spies of various nationalities with their own agendas. Soon he has a second violent killing to solve, with ...

In the quiet seaside village of Witford Market, Suffolk, a tight-knit community lives and works in peaceful harmony. Against this blissful backdrop, the owner of a local pub dies in a freak accident. Newcomer Emma Stafford, here to stay with her sick mother, uses her training as a Metropolitan Police Crime Scene Technician to informally investigate the death. At the same time, she makes a momentous decision - one which will change her life dramatically. At first, she is suspicious of the many offers of help, but as the days go by, she begins to understand how the community works, and she ...

Eight years after Ocean View College's Humanities Chairperson (Tobias Mann) was murdered, Professor Matthew Diggerson is now in that position, and history appears to be doing its repetitive thing. With one of his dogs aging and the "new" one engaging, Digger must solve the murders or become another victim.

It’s 1870, and smallpox is making its way across the city of London. A father has been imprisoned for refusal to inoculate his nine-year-old daughter, Josephine. With no guardian to care for her, she has been thrown into the streets to fend for herself. Along with other children living in the street, Josephine is plunged into the world of theft, where there is no safe place. Josie revisits Buckingham Palace by tunnel where she has been profitable in the past. There was no way she could have known the jewels she nicked were already stolen. From the world of the rich to the rough streets of...

Meet Jack Stalwart. Code name: COURAGE. Jack is an ordinary kid who becomes a secret agent by night, thwarting evil all over the world as he searches for his missing brother, Max. Destination: England.

Some of England’s most prized possessions, the Crown Jewels, have been stolen from the Tower of London. Can Secret Agent Jack Stalwart triumph in his battle against a master magician to save the jewels before they disappear forever?

Listen to more of Jack’s thrilling adventures as he travels the globe....

Miss Julia Hawkins and Lord Stephen Paxton must learn to work together to solve a mystery. Miss Julia Hawkins is delighted to be back in London and amongst her friends, and she longs for some excitement. An evening ball at Lord Atherton’s newly purchased townhouse throws her headlong into a deep and dark mystery. Lord Atherton is brutally attacked, rumors of a curse are brought to life once more and Julia finds herself drawn into the puzzle of uncovering the truth. Lord Stephen Paxton never expected to be caught up in such a whirlwind. With his brother close to death, he clings to Miss ...

"Using wit and romance with a master's skill, Kasey Michaels aims for the heart and never misses." -- #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Nora Roberts Someone to Love, Book Two in the Love in the Regency series: Abigail Backworth Maldon is no fan of marriage, having buried her late husband after his embarrassing demise (he toppled headfirst out of a bedroom window in an attempt to avoid an angry husband). But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t see its advantages — just not for her. The part she likes best is the idea of marrying off her niece to a suitable husband. To Abigail, “suitable...

Bridal Veil of Deception by H. Wilhelm Starkweatheris a gripping mystery set in 19th century Edinburgh. This historical fiction thriller weaves a tale of suspense, intrigue, and dark secrets in the heart of Victorian Scotland. Follow the enigmatic protagonist, Edgar Ravenswood, as he navigates the treacherous social and political landscape of Edinburgh. Witness the clash between old and new, tradition and progress, as Edgar unravels a web of deceit that threatens his family and legacy. Experience the gothic atmosphere of Ravenswood Castle and the shadowy alleys of Edinburgh, painted in ...

Professor Claire Lane interrupted by a sudden telephone call to help in a murder investigation leaves the tranquility of Edinburgh for the country lanes of Oxford. Lord of the Realm, Inspector Ralph McGinnis is puzzled. Unlike his colleague Miss Lane is adamant this is a copycat murder. Last seen in the seventeenth century by an overzealous Venetian statesman. A well-known Australian financier is dead. Propped up in the Nativity scene outside the church. The vicar is acting strangely, could he have been persuaded to preach peace and good will during this festive season, or will Claire work ...

Determined to confront the hazy memories of his troubled youth, Oliver Matthews, a retired detective and confirmed bachelor, returns to the picturesque town of Henley-on-Thames for the first time in years. An unexpected encounter rekindles the possibility of a lost love. However, this joyful reunion is jeopardised when old friends remind him of a mystery with personal implications. As Oliver delves deeper, he uncovers the disturbing truth behind why he abandoned his dearest friends. The weight and shame of his past mistakes create profound turmoil within him. He grapples with the haunting ...

Suicide? Or Murder? is a gripping murder mystery set in the picturesque but deceptive tranquility of rural England during the early 20th century. Freddie Paxton, a man crafted for the serene niche of a golf club nestled within the decaying grandeur of a once-magnificent estate, is thrust into a whirlwind of intrigue and suspicion. When the mangled body of S. Brotherhood is discovered on the golf course, it initially seems like a tragic accident. However, former military intelligence officer Mordaunt Carroll and his astute friend Alexander Greene suspect foul play. As they dig deeper into ...

"Using wit and romance with a master's skill, Kasey Michaels aims for the heart and never misses." -- #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Nora Roberts Then Comes Marriage, Book Three in the Love in the Regency series: There are not many men who can say they attended their own funeral, but Brady James, Earl of Singleton is no ordinary man. He’s also, happily, not a dead man, which he is certain was the object of the trio of scoundrels who had lately tied him up and tossed him headfirst into the Thames. Of course, there’s also the matter of why he’d been skulking about the bowels of ...

The White Lady introduces yet another extraordinary heroine from Jacqueline Winspear, creator of the best-selling Maisie Dobbs series. This heart-stopping novel, set in Post WWII Britain in 1947, follows the coming of age and maturity of former wartime operative Elinor White—veteran of two wars, trained killer, protective of her anonymity—when she is drawn back into the world of menace she has been desperate to leave behind.

Harvest of Tears by Harper Stanwick, Sr. is a gripping mystery fiction novel set in war-torn England during World War I. This riveting story delves deep into the psychological and societal upheavals of the time, weaving a tale of suspense, family secrets, and unexpected alliances. Follow the enigmatic Miguel Bautista as he navigates through the challenges of war and uncovers dark secrets hidden within Hatton Towers. Experience the tension and uncertainty of a society on the brink, from the serene English countryside to the grim realities of the Western Front. Unravel the intricate web of ...

Mazelina of Wexcombe has always dreamed of traveling with her father to lands beyond the confining walls of their castle. But his sudden death deprives her of the future she imagined. Abandoned by her eldest brother, Mazy is soon forced to seek help from her beloved brother Sir John at the great estate of Strachleigh. Her visit leads to a friendship with the dashing and noble Sir Berenger of Dericott. He has notions of rescuing a damsel in distress. But Mazy is brave enough to defend herself—and has proven that her skills in archery and knife throwing rival that of a knight’s.

A New Collection of True Ghost Stories from England and Elsewhere. Where might you find a ghost? In many a place, if these stories are to be believed: from historic properties to the humblest of homes; churches, bridges, pubs and roads, not to mention a fish and chip shop. And then how to explain a vanishing car, a hat, or a hotel? Mysteries aplenty, whereas solutions are few. Each of the stories in this collection was freely volunteered for inclusion by members of the ‘Personal Ghost Stories’ Facebook group, with the events which they relate stated to have involved the contributor ...

Two men are on the run. They have 400 miles to go across hostile territory. Soldiers on the ground track them day and night, a helicopter circles above, life becomes a second-by-second fight for survival. Each muscle movement, drop of sweat, glance and instinct matters. Every second counts. Through long slogs across country, risky raids for supplies, moments of sheer panic and under the intense pressure to survive, an unbreakable bond between two men is forged.

Ein einsames Farmhaus im Hochmoor Yorkshires. Ein jahrzehntealtes, bedrohliches Geheimnis. Eine Fremde, die die Mauern des Schweigens zum Einsturz bringt... Für das zerrüttete Ehepaar Barbara und Ralph Amberg läuft die Weihnachtsreise von Anfang an schief und sie werden in Westhill House eingeschneit. Barbara sieht sich plötzlich mit der Lebensgeschichte jener Frau konfrontiert, der Westhill House einmal gehört hat: Frances Gray. Sie taucht beim Lesen in ein beklemmendes Geflecht aus Liebe und Hass, Verachtung, Abhängigkeit und unbändigem Freiheitswillen ein.

The Beckets More than a decade ago, the Beckets, an insular family of accumulated orphans and their patriarch, Ainsley, established themselves in an enormous, nearly fortress-like mansion they constructed on the wild and beautiful coast of Romney Marsh. Nobody bothered them, and they invited no one into their orbit. A Man With A Mission The oldest orphan is Chance Becket, once a pickpocket and wharf rat on an island near Jamaica, now transported to the wilds of Romney Marsh. Determined to forget who he was in favor of the man he is determined to become, he departs Romney Marsh for the ...