English Village Mystery

Beneath the ruins of a Victorian greenhouse, a skeleton is unearthed – and with it, years of buried secrets in Raven's Edge… When decades-old human bones are discovered beneath the old glasshouse behind Foxglove & Hemlock, the local florist, DS Harriet March and DI Ben Taylor find themselves digging into Raven's Edge's murky past. As a frosty wind whips down the cobblestoned lanes of the village, the two detectives feel an ominous chill that has nothing to do with the weather… The discovery coincides with the arrival of enigmatic novelist Iris Evergreen at Raven's Hollow, a gothic monstrosity of a mansion that's been sitting empty for years. Harriet is shocked to uncover a web of hidden secrets connecting the skeleton, Raven's Hollow and, most alarmingly, her own family history. Just as Harriet begins to piece together the puzzle, a heavy snowfall blankets the village. And there, half-buried in a snowdrift outside Raven's Hollow, lies another body – this one still warm. As sirens wail in the distance, Harriet realises with a shiver that this killer is anything but history. The past and present have collided in Raven's Edge, will DS Harriet March be the one to pay the price? Filled with buried plots, tangled romances and deadly intrigue, this cosy village mystery will keep readers guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch, Agatha Christie, and anyone who loves their murders with a side of charm! What readers are saying about this series: 'Lots of twists and a totally blindsiding ending! Super!' Reader review, ????? 'There are lots and lots of twists and turns. As with the first book, as soon as you think you've worked it out, you realise you've fallen for a red herring. Cracking pace and a good read.' Reader review, ????? 'Just when you think you've worked it out, or you've decided who to trust, there's another twist! Lots of secrets, and who's telling the truth and who's not? Cracking pace, good cast, fabulous setting, and I'm looking forward to the next one in the series.' Reader review, ????? 'Mystery and intrigue... a set of characters who would be fun to watch on a television series... a talented author has written a cannot-put-down story.' Reader review, ????? 'A mystery within a mystery. Murder revolving around a fairy tale, lies, deceit, humour and more. Likeable characters and a good story line with twists.' Reader review, ????? 'What a twisty, upside down, maze of a book... The opening chapter is a cracker.' Reader review, ????? 'What a twisted, tangled web! And I positively loved it!... a real page-turner. I devoured this book and loved every single page.' Reader review, ?????

Beyond the village of Raven's Edge stands the Gateway to the Dead—a crumbling stone arch marking the site where a long-ago battle raged and the dead were buried where they fell. But it's the forgotten mansion hidden in the trees behind it that holds the real mystery... Lady Peony has lived at Blackheath Hall for decades, invisible to the world—until a ghostly soldier begins knocking at her door. But Lady Peony is no fool. In her experience, where there are spirits, there are schemers. And someone wants her out of that house. As DI Ben Taylor and DS Harriet March begin their investigation, bitter winds howl through Raven's Edge and strange mists curl around the battle site. Harriet must untangle what's real from what's imagined. Is there truly a ghost haunting the old house, or is someone very much alive using supernatural tales as cover for their own deadly agenda? Atmospheric, chilling and deliciously gothic, this cosy mystery wraps ancient legends and murder into one unputdownable story. Perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch, Agatha Christie and readers who like their crime with a shiver down the spine!