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Murder by Christmas: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series #25)
by Lesley CookmanThe twisting twenty-fifth instalment of Lesley Cookman's much-loved Libby Sarjeant seriesLibby Sarjeant is deep into rehearsals for the annual pantomime when a body is found in a doorway two weeks before Christmas - and Libby and her friend Fran are called into action once again, when their investigation leads them to a local brewery and the sale of many of its pubs.With the help of a team of local publicans, can Libby and Fran unravel the case before it's too late?Praise for Lesley Cookman:'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS'I've read all of the books in this series and love them all' 5* Reader Review'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' 5* Reader Review'Libby's gang are like old friends and I was hooked from the start' 5* Reader Review'Love this series, roll on the next one!' 5* Reader Review'I adore the characters and the village. I wish I could live on All Hallows Lane and be a part of this gang. Hoping for a new novel soon. Highly recommend' 5* Reader Review'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' 5* Reader Review
Murder by Degrees: A Mystery
by Ritu MukerjiFor fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Charles Todd, Murder by Degrees is a historical mystery set in 19th-century Philadelphia, following a pioneering woman doctor as she investigates the disappearance of a young patient who is presumed dead.Philadelphia, 1875: It is the start of term at Woman&’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lydia Weston, professor and anatomist, is immersed in teaching her students in the lecture hall and hospital. When the body of a patient, Anna Ward, is dredged out of the Schuylkill River, the young chambermaid&’s death is deemed a suicide. But Lydia is suspicious and she is soon brought into the police investigation. Aided by a diary filled with cryptic passages of poetry, Lydia discovers more about the young woman she thought she knew. Through her skill at the autopsy table and her clinical acumen, Lydia draws nearer the truth. Soon a terrible secret, long hidden, will be revealed. But Lydia must act quickly, before she becomes the next target of those who wished to silence Anna.
Murder by Experts (Mr Crook Murder Mystery)
by Anthony GilbertLawyer-detective Arthur Crook always believes his clients are innocent... despite the evidence to the contrary.Classic crime from one of the greats of the Detection ClubA famous art collector's car discovered at the bottom of a cliff after he was supposed to have taken a young woman to the railway station, so naturally the police expect to find his body there, too. But it turns up weeks later, in a locked room in his country house, and he's been stabbed to death...
Murder by Invitation Only (A Phyllida Bright Mystery #3)
by Colleen CambridgeAgatha Christie&’s ever-capable housekeeper, Phyllida Bright, not only keeps the celebrated author&’s English country home in tip-top shape, she excels as an amateur sleuth. But when a murder-themed game goes awry, can she outfox the guilty party?&“A murder will occur tonight at Beecham House . . .&” Who could resist such a compelling invitation? Of course, the murder in question purports to be a party game, and Phyllida looks forward to using some of the deductive skills she has acquired thanks to her employer, Mrs. Agatha, who is unable to attend in person. The hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Wokesley, are new to the area, and Phyllida gladly offers their own overwhelmed housekeeper some guidance while events get underway. Family friends have been enlisted to play the suspects, and Mr. Wokesley excels in his role of dead body. Unfortunately, when the game&’s solution is about to be unveiled, the participants discover that life has imitated art. Mr. Wokesley really is dead! In the absence of Inspector Cork, Phyllida takes temporary charge of the investigation, guiding the local constable through interviews with the Murder Game actors. At first, there seems no motive to want Mr. Wokesley dead . . . but then Phyllida begins to connect each of the suspects with the roles they played and the motives assigned to them. It soon becomes clear that everyone had a reason to murder their host—both in the game and in real life. Before long, Phyllida is embroiled in a fiendishly puzzling case, with a killer who refuses to play by the rules . . .
Murder by Lamplight (A Dr. Julia Lewis Mystery #1)
by Patrice McDonoughAs a deadly cholera pandemic burns its way through Victorian London in the winter of 1866, a trailblazing female physician and a skeptical Scotland Yard detective reluctantly team up to stop a sadistic killer in this dark, atmospheric, historically rich mystery for readers of Andrea Penrose and Deanna Raynourn. &“Enthralling debut. . . Mystery, pulse‑pounding suspense and a budding romance. More, please!&”—Mary Jane Clark, New York Times Bestselling AuthorNovember 1866: The grisly murder site in London&’s East End is thronged with onlookers. None of them expect the calmly efficient young woman among them to be a medical doctor, arrived to examine the corpse. Inspector Richard Tennant, overseeing the investigation, at first makes no effort to disguise his skepticism. But Dr. Julia Lewis is accustomed to such condescension . . . To study medicine, Julia had to leave Britain, where universities still bar their doors to women, and travel to America. She returned home to work in her grandfather&’s practice—amid London&’s devastating cholera epidemic. Yet in four years she&’s seen nothing quite like this—a local clergyman&’s body sexually mutilated and displayed in a manner that she—and Tennant—both suspect is personal. Days later, another body is found with links to the first, and Tennant calls in Dr. Lewis again. The murderer begins sending the police taunting letters and tantalizing clues that lead from London&’s music halls to its grim workhouses and sewers. But as Lewis and Tennant struggle to understand the killer&’s dark machinations, there is a new urgency. For the doctor&’s role appears to have shifted from expert to target. And this killer is no impulsive monster, but a calculating opponent, determined to see his plan through to its terrifying conclusion . . .
Murder by Magic
by Lesley CookmanThe tenth book in the Libby Sarjeant series of British murder mysteries which feature a retired actress as the female sleuth and are based in the picturesque village of Steeple Martin. Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran Wolfe are asked to look into the sudden and unexplained death of a devoted churchgoer. The police appear to have lost interest, but the villagers are certain that their new lady vicar has something to do with it! But if it is murder, how was it done? Could it be - magic?
Murder by Magic: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series #10)
by Lesley Cookman'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 tenth instalment!'Whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.' Surely?Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran Wolfe are asked to look into the sudden and unexplained death of a devoted churchgoer. The police appear to have lost interest, but the villagers are certain that their new lady vicar has something to do with it!But if it is murder, how on earth was it done? There doesn't seem to be any rational explanation... But could it really be magic? ______________________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'Another delightful Libby Sarjeant murder mystery... An entertaining read' ***** Amazon review'As usual, another good light hearted murder mystery' ***** Amazon review'Excellent book full of intrigue. Lovely descriptions of the areas. You get involved with the characters and feel you are friends with them' ***** Amazon review'Red-herrings and a truly British flavour make this a good read... I am happy to recommend and will be reading more of books written by this author' ***** Amazon review
Murder by Magic: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A\libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Ser. #10)
by Lesley Cookman'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 tenth instalment!'Whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.' Surely?Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran Wolfe are asked to look into the sudden and unexplained death of a devoted churchgoer. The police appear to have lost interest, but the villagers are certain that their new lady vicar has something to do with it!But if it is murder, how on earth was it done? There doesn't seem to be any rational explanation... But could it really be magic? ______________________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'Another delightful Libby Sarjeant murder mystery... An entertaining read' ***** Amazon review'As usual, another good light hearted murder mystery' ***** Amazon review'Excellent book full of intrigue. Lovely descriptions of the areas. You get involved with the characters and feel you are friends with them' ***** Amazon review'Red-herrings and a truly British flavour make this a good read... I am happy to recommend and will be reading more of books written by this author' ***** Amazon review
Murder by Mail (A Peggy O'Neill Mystery #5)
by M. D. LakeTHE MAKINGS OF A SCANDAL Someone is sending vicious hate mail to Paula and Lawrence, fellow campus cops and good friends of Peggy O’Neill. The anonymous letters attack the couple’s interracial relationship and punctuate the writer’s fanatical judgment with passages from the Bible. Peggy has her suspicions about the identity of the bigot, yet without any crime committed, there is little she can do. But then a grad student turns up dead in his car and an old man is burned to death in his house. Paula becomes a suspect and Peggy has a hunch the deaths may be linked to the hate mail. With her usual persistence, she looks for proof—and is soon on her way to uncovering the most dangerous and insidious scandal ever to hit the campus. ”It is great fun trailing around with Peggy as she digs up dirt on deliciously dreadful folks.” Publishers Weekly LOOK FOR MORE PEGGY O’NEILL MYSTERIES: AMENDS FOR MURDER COLD COMFORT POISONED IVY A GIFT FOR MURDER
Murder by Matchlight (Dover Mystery Classics)
by E.C.R. Lorac"A fascinating and challenging mystery set in World War II London. An enjoyable read with no weak points." — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library SystemOn a damp November evening in wartime London, a young chemist sits on a bench in Regent's Park and watches as an approaching stranger suddenly disappears beneath a footbridge. Seconds later another figure appears on the same overpass, stops to smoke and discard a cigarette, and strikes a match that briefly illuminates a face beyond his own. Through the succeeding darkness come the sounds of a thud and a falling body — then silence.Thus begins this chilling mystery from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction by Edith Caroline Rivett, author of more than seventy books written under the pseudonyms of E. C. R. Lorac and Carol Carnac. Murder by Matchlight features Scotland Yard's imperturbable Chief Inspector Robert Macdonald, who is tasked with finding the killer of the man on the bridge. His only evidence: a set of bicycle tracks that come to an abrupt end. His suspects: a colorful cast that includes the shy, soft-spoken witness, a respected London physician, a screenwriter, an unemployed laborer, and a vaudevillian specializing in illusions — a lively group whose questionable activities will keep readers guessing until the final twist and turn of this deftly plotted whodunit.
Murder by Matchlight: A British Library Crime Classic (British Library Crime Classics #0)
by Martin Edwards E.C.R. Lorac"A terrifically atmospheric puzzler...the ending is a stunner...like the best Golden Age crime fiction." —Booklist STARRED review'"A man who played about on the fringes of the Black Market, who had fought for Sinn Fein, who lived by his wits—and who finally became dangerous to somebody and was knocked over the head in the blackout. It may prove to be a sordid story, but I certainly find it an interesting one."'London, 1945. The capital is shrouded in the darkness of the blackout, and mystery abounds in the parks after dusk.During a stroll through Regent's Park, Bruce Mallaig witnesses two men acting suspiciously around a footbridge. In a matter of moments, one of them has been murdered; Mallaig's view of the assailant but a brief glimpse of a ghastly face in the glow of a struck match.The murderer's noiseless approach and escape seems to defy all logic, and even the victim's identity is quickly thrown into uncertainty. Lorac's shrewd yet personable C.I.D. man MacDonald must set to work once again to unravel this near-impossible mystery.
Murder by Memory (Dorothy Gentleman)
by Olivia WaiteBecky Chambers meets Miss Marple in this sci-fi ode to the cozy mystery, helmed by a formidable no-nonsense auntie of a detectiveA mind is a terrible thing to erase...Welcome to the HMS Fairweather, Her Majesty's most luxurious interstellar passenger liner! Room and board are included, new bodies are graciously provided upon request, and should you desire a rest between lifetimes, your mind shall be most carefully preserved in glass in the Library, shielded from every danger.Near the topmost deck of an interstellar generation ship, Dorothy Gentleman wakes up in a body that isn’t hers—just as someone else is found murdered. As one of the ship’s detectives, Dorothy usually delights in unraveling the schemes on board the Fairweather, but when she finds that someone is not only killing bodies but purposefully deleting minds from the Library, she realizes something even more sinister is afoot.Dorothy suspects her misfortune is partly the fault of her feckless nephew Ruthie who, despite his brilliance as a programmer, leaves chaos in his cheerful wake. Or perhaps the sultry yarn store proprietor—and ex-girlfriend of the body Dorothy is currently inhabiting—knows more than she’s letting on. Whatever it is, Dorothy intends to solve this case. Because someone has done the impossible and found a way to make murder on the Fairweather a very permanent state indeed. A mastermind may be at work—and if so, they’ve had three hundred years to perfect their schemes...Told through Dorothy’s delightfully shrewd POV, this novella is an ode to the cozy mystery taken to the stars with a fresh new sci-fi take. Perfect for fans of the plot-twisty narratives of Dorothy Sayers and Ann Leckie, this well-paced story will leave readers captivated and hungry for the series’s next installment.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Murder by Misadventure (Twin Ponds #2)
by B. T. LordTwo people have died in mysterious circumstances, sending Sheriff Cammie Farnsworth and her staff on a search for a killer who proves elusive and difficult to uncover.When Cammie almost dies, was she the intended victim? Or was the killer targeting someone close to her instead? Fast paced and suspenseful, return to Twin Ponds, Maine where winters are long, summers are short, and murder stalks its streets, seeking revenge for a crime that could destroy Cammie's whole world.
Murder by Mistake: A totally addictive cosy mystery (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series #23)
by Lesley CookmanLIBBY SARJEANT IS BACK'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS'A real page turner' KATIE FFORDELibby Sarjeant returns to take on her latest case in the twenty-third gripping and twisting whodunit from Lesley Cookman. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J. R. Ellis and LJ Ross.Super-sleuth Libby Sarjeant returns with a baffling new case . . . two people missing in a single week. When a homeless man from the old-fashioned seaside town of Nethergate appears to go missing - and the police are not available to investigate - amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her psychic friend Fran are called in to search for him. But it seems the case might be far more complex than they anticipated - and when a second person disappears without trace, Libby suspects there must be a sinister connection between the two. Following a murky trail to uncover the truth, Libby and Fran find themselves uncovering secrets hiding in plain sight.Can they solve a puzzling mystery before anyone else suddenly vanishes?READERS LOVE THE LIBBY SARJEANT SERIES:'I've read all of the books in this series and love them all' 5* Reader Review'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' 5* Reader Review'Libby's gang are like old friends and I was hooked from the start' 5* Reader Review'Love this series, roll on the next one!' 5* Reader Review'I adore the characters and the village. I wish I could live on All Hallows Lane and be a part of this gang. Hoping for a new novel soon. Highly recommend' 5* Reader Review'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' 5* Reader Review
Murder by Mistake: A totally addictive cosy mystery (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series #23)
by Lesley CookmanLIBBY SARJEANT IS BACK'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS'A real page turner' KATIE FFORDELibby Sarjeant returns to take on her latest case in the twenty-third gripping and twisting whodunit from Lesley Cookman. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J. R. Ellis and LJ Ross.Super-sleuth Libby Sarjeant returns with a baffling new case . . . two people missing in a single week. When a homeless man from the old-fashioned seaside town of Nethergate appears to go missing - and the police are not available to investigate - amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her psychic friend Fran are called in to search for him. But it seems the case might be far more complex than they anticipated - and when a second person disappears without trace, Libby suspects there must be a sinister connection between the two. Following a murky trail to uncover the truth, Libby and Fran find themselves uncovering secrets hiding in plain sight.Can they solve a puzzling mystery before anyone else suddenly vanishes?READERS LOVE THE LIBBY SARJEANT SERIES:'I've read all of the books in this series and love them all' 5* Reader Review'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' 5* Reader Review'Libby's gang are like old friends and I was hooked from the start' 5* Reader Review'Love this series, roll on the next one!' 5* Reader Review'I adore the characters and the village. I wish I could live on All Hallows Lane and be a part of this gang. Hoping for a new novel soon. Highly recommend' 5* Reader Review'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' 5* Reader Review
Murder by Mistake: A totally addictive cosy mystery (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series #23)
by Lesley CookmanLIBBY SARJEANT IS BACKLibby Sarjeant returns to take on her latest case in the twenty-third gripping and twisting whodunit from Lesley Cookman. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J. R. Ellis and LJ Ross.'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Murder by Mocha
by Cleo CoyleClare Cosi, manager and head barista of the landmark Village Blend coffeehouse, can brew a beverage to die for. But can she stir up some evidence against a bitter killer who's gone loco for mocha? Clare's Village Blend beans are being used to create a new java love potion: a "Mocha Magic Coffee" billed as an aphrodisiac. Clare may even try some on her boyfriend, NYPD detective Mike Quinn--when he's off duty, of course... The product, expected to rake in millions, will be sold exclusively on Aphrodite's Village, one of the Web's most popular online communities for women. But the launch party ends on a sour note when one of the Website's editors is found dead. When more of the Website's Sisters of Aphrodite start to die, Clare is convinced someone wants the coffee's secret formula--and is willing to kill to get it. Clare isn't about to spill the beans, but will she be next on the hit list? Includes recipes and coffee-making tips!
Murder by Mudpack: A Honey Driver Murder Mystery
by Jean G. GoodhindAfter Lady Marcrottie is found submerged in what should have been a therapeutic mud bath, the finger of suspicion points to the Beauty Spot Health and Beauty Clinic. Honey Driver, bath hotelier and part-time crime liaison officer, is booked in for botox, and a little snooping. However, she does take the necessary precautions to help her survive the experience of staying in such a health, beauty and diet conscious place. Cheese, biscuits, chocolate and a bottle of Australian Shiraz are hidden at the bottom of her bag. After all, a girl cannot live on carrot juice and lettuce leaves for any longer than two hours.
Murder by Page One: A Peach Coast Library Mystery from Hallmark Publishing
by Olivia MatthewsIf you love Hallmark mystery movies, you&’ll love this cozy mystery with humor, intrigue, and a librarian amateur sleuth. Marvey, a librarian, has moved from Brooklyn to a quirky small town in Georgia. When she&’s not at the library organizing events for readers, she&’s handcrafting book-themed jewelry and looking after her cranky cat. At times, her new life in the South still feels strange...and that&’s before the discovery of the dead body in the bookstore. After one of her friends becomes a suspect, Marvey sets out to solve the murder mystery. She even convinces Spence, the wealthy and charming newspaper owner, to help. With his ties to the community, her talents for research, and her fellow librarians&’ knowledge, Marvey pursues the truth. But as she gets closer to it, could she be facing a deadly plot twist? This first in series cozy mystery includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Classic Peach Cobbler.
Murder by Prescription (The Doctor Westlake Mysteries #2)
by Jonathan StaggeA case of mistaken identity leads to death and deception in this classic &“three-ringed thriller . . . [with] plenty of shocks and jolts&” (New York Herald Tribune). It&’s not the first time the local press has made a mistake, but this one has consequences for Dr. Hugh Westlake. An article about an advocate of euthanasia has switched the name of the old quack named Westbrook to &“Westlake,&” which leads to Hugh getting summoned in the middle of an icy winter night for a mercy killing. The poor, fatally ill woman is the matriarch of a new, wealthy family in town. Ethically, all Hugh can do is ease her pain, so he leaves her with some morphine tablets and in the care of her beautiful daughter Hermia, a sight for sore eyes to the widower of eight years. But Mrs. Talbot&’s unexpected death on the following morning—and her will—draw Hugh into the secrets of the odd household, which consists of her much younger husband, an adopted sibling, a flighty nurse, and a couple of mad scientists. And when another of Hugh&’s terminally ill patients is found dead from a morphine overdose, he becomes the prime suspect in a case that comes down to the question of mercy—or murder . . . &“This detective novel is teeming with nail biting thrills. . . . For a book written in the 1930s it still has some resonance for a 21st century reader.&” —Pretty Sinister Books &“One of those &‘one in a million&’ mysteries that has everything . . . one can&’t help enjoying it.&” —Worcester Telegram
Murder by Proxy (The Mike Shayne Mysteries #42)
by Brett HallidayA beautiful woman vanishes while on vacation in Miami, and it's up to Mike Shayne to find her When Ellen Harris leaves New York for her 2-week trip to Miami, her husband playfully reminds her to be careful. In a city famous for playboys, loan sharks, and gigolos, a beautiful woman can find trouble--and Ellen wants all the trouble she can get. Although she adores her husband, she intends to have fun, and that means flirting with every man she sees, from bellhops to bartenders and everyone in between. From all outward appearances, it looks like she plans to have a different man in her room every night she's there, but the very first morning, the maid finds her bed undisturbed. Ellen's husband arrives 5 days later, desperate to find out why his wife hasn't been answering his calls. She hasn't been seen at the hotel since just after checking in, and the only man who can track her down is Miami's toughest detective: Mike Shayne. Murder by Proxy is the 43rd book in the Mike Shayne Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Murder by Quill: A Scottish Castle Mystery
by Michael PhillipsA writer’s retreat in northern Scotland becomes a master class in murder in this clever mystery novel.The winners of a prestigious writing contest have been gathered for a writer’s retreat in the home of wealthy philanthropist Hugh Barrabault. Located in a remote coastal village of northern Scotland, the elegant castle and its immaculate grounds are intended to inspire serenity and reflection—the ideal conditions for literary productivity. But no one is feeling very serene when their host is found murdered.Hugh Barrabault had the power to make any of his guests famous overnight. Who could possibly have wanted him dead? The murder weapon—a writing quill of unusual design—is their only clue. As the investigation begins and secrets are revealed, the former strangers are forced to make alliances. Everyone agrees that someone must take change . . . but what if that someone is the murderer?
Murder by Reflection
by H. F. HeardA couple&’s bizarre fantasy life goes awry in this electric psychological thriller for fans of The Talented Mr. Ripley. The modern world holds no wonder for Arnoldo Signori. A man born in the wrong age, he yearns to escape the chaos of present-day New York and slip back into the glorious eighteenth century, when culture reigned, art was plentiful, and people lived with effortless grace. He&’d do anything to be part of that bygone era. Eccentric millionaire Irene Ibis is the only person Arnoldo has ever felt a true kinship with. So when she offers to help him realize his dream, he eagerly accepts. The only condition: He must hand over every aspect of his life to her. Soon, he finds himself installed in a sumptuous palace, surrounded by magnificent beauty, with his every need taken care of. It&’s heaven on earth. But it&’s not perfect. And when the veil of fantasy drawn around the couple slips, cruel reality insinuates itself into their all-too-fragile existence. Now they may lose their paradise—and their lives. . . . A true renaissance man, H. F. Heard was a historian, science writer, educator, and philosopher who infused his novels—including his popular Mycroft Holmes Mysteries—with a stark, unflinching view of humanity that proved both disturbing and irresistible. Hailed by the New York Times as a &“psychological horror story . . . of spine-tingling originality and excellence,&” Murder by Reflection remains utterly unique and deeply chilling.
Murder by Syllabub (The Ellen McKenzie Mysteries #5)
by Kathleen DelaneyEllen is in Virginia to investigate a Colonial ghost sighting on an old plantation, but the spirits she disturbs are far deadlier than she thought. When Ellen McKenzie’s Aunt Mary decides to fly to Virginia to help her best friend Elizabeth Smithwood, Ellen has no choice but to go along to keep Mary out of trouble. It seems that a ghost in Colonial dress has been causing havoc around Elizabeth’s sprawling plantation estate. But when the supposed ghost—the stepson of Elizabeth’s dead husband—turns up truly dead in Elizabeth’s house, suspicion of foul play falls on her. Especially when the cause of death is a poisoned glass of a traditional after-dinner drink called syllabub taken from Elizabeth’s own private batch. The stepson had enemies to spare. But why was he roaming the old house? What was he searching for? To find the truth, Ellen and Aunt Mary will have to expose two hundred years of grudges and face dangers that are very much alive. The fifth book of the Ellen McKenzie Mystery series.
Murder by an Aristocrat (The Sarah Keate Mysteries #5)
by Mignon G. EberhartFrom &“one of America&’s favorite writers&”: When a member of an aristocratic family takes a bullet, a nurse and amateur sleuth investigates (Mary Higgins Clark). Nurse Sarah Keate is no stranger to mystery. An intrepid redhead with a biting wit, Nurse Keate has solved conspiracies and murders in places as varied as her once-sleepy hospital ward, a gothic mansion, and the Sand Hills of Nebraska. But what she encounters with the Thatchers is a new breed of deadly. The Thatchers are as close to aristocracy as an American family can get, and one of their own requires Keate&’s care for a suspicious bullet wound to his right shoulder—a relative insists it was self-inflicted. When the convalescing man dies under even stranger circumstances, Keate knows that he was murdered. And what&’s worse, there is no doubt that the murderer resides in the Thatcher mansion. As the family closes rank and struggles to keep its darkest secrets buried, Nurse Keate will stop at nothing to find the truth.