English Mystery In England

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 ...

It's summertime in Busman's Harbor, Maine, and the clamming is easy - or it was until a mysterious new neighbor blocks access to the beach, cutting off the Snowden Family Clambake's supply. Julia Snowden is just one of many townspeople angered by Bartholomew Frick's decision. But which one of them was angry enough to kill?

"Beyond Life is funny, interesting, thought-provoking, and a little dark and scary, which makes it a truly fantastic read." Readers’ Favorite A fast-paced supernatural thriller of life, death, deceit, and danger. Initially devastated by her premature death, Claire Sylvester has come to terms with her existence in the strange, new, world. What she can't accept is that her stepsister’s kidnapper is still at large and too close for comfort to her family and friends. Will Claire discover her special talents in time to avert a family disaster? Will unearthly intervention save the lives of ...

"Keeper of Secrets" is a mystery book set in London and the English countryside during the late 19th century. This captivating novel transports readers back in time, exploring the intersections of class, youth, and the timeless power of female resilience. The story is anchored by four orphaned sisters - each representing a unique thread in the intricate tapestry of life, love, and secrets. The Tale In the heart of the city to the quaint corners of rural England, Agatha, Gwendoline, Tina, and Elfrida navigate the tumultuous sea of life post the death of their beloved Aunt Mildred. In the ...

A Mystery Thriller Set in Post-War London During the Early 1920s Step into the shadowy corridors of post-war London, where secrets whisper through every alley, and danger lurks just beyond the gaslit streets. "Poison in the Shadows" is a masterfully crafted English murder mystery that weaves a tale of deception, high society scandals, and an unforgiving quest for the truth. When Dr. Billings, an earnest assistant to the famed poison specialist Sir Ernest Lambert, receives an urgent call in the chill of an early 1920s night, he is thrust into a labyrinthine mystery. A masked dancer has been ...

In Love’s Secret Theorem, Lady Charlotte hides her brilliance behind a genteel façade—until the enigmatic Duke of Ravencroft uncovers her secret. As scandal brews and danger circles, they’re drawn into a web of forbidden love, betrayal, and courage. Can their bond survive the rigid rules—and hidden threats—of Regency England?

A Charming Yet Mysterious Tale of 19th Century Stonemarket Small Town Mystery is a gripping tale that transports readers to the quaint and mysterious town of Stonemarket, nestled deep within the serene English countryside of the late 19th century. Secrets and Shadows Amongst the Rustic Charm This intriguing mystery novel spins a complex web of deceit and crime around its central characters, the successful partners Anthony Babin and Milford Rutherford. Their usual routine is disrupted by the arrival of a ghost from their past, the elusive Swanson, whose intentions of revealing an old, hidden...

Poor William Halsey. An impoverished younger son, his one chance for riches are dashed when his racehorse, The Miller of Dee, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Then the chief suspect, a wealthy Chester silk merchant, is poisoned a short while later and suspicion naturally falls upon the young man. But would Mr. Halsey really murder the father of the woman he loves, the beautiful Miss Emily Steele? Or does the key to the two killings lie elsewhere in Chester, that bustling English market town famous for its eerie Medieval Rows and restless ghosts of fallen Cavaliers? In this new ...

A murder mystery book set in France and England during the early 1920s. In "Bordeaux Pines," Albert Carlson, a junior partner in a London-based wine merchant firm, embarks on a routine tour of wine exporters in France. His journey through the picturesque yet desolate landscapes of the early 1920s takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a mysterious motor lorry and an enigmatic girl named Madeleine Coburn near a secluded sawmill. This seemingly uneventful business trip soon spirals into a riveting tale of intrigue, deception, and smuggling. Carlson's inquiring nature leads him to notice ...

Dark Trade by Harper Stanwick, Sr.is a gripping mystery thriller set in Victorian London. This historical fiction novel plunges readers into a world of intrigue, dark secrets, and psychological suspense. Follow Larry Myrick, a city alderman and potential future Mayor of London, as he navigates a labyrinth of deceit and murder in the fog-laden streets of London. Experience the chilling atmosphere of Victorian society, from opulent mansions to shadowy alleyways. Uncover a web of secrets involving high-ranking officials, mysterious women, and enigmatic characters that will keep you guessing ...

In the quaint English village of Bridleford, nothing ever goes wrong—unless you count the occasional murder. When a dear family member unexpectedly dies, Katy and her sassy Grandma Ruby head to the Cotswolds to deal with legal matters. They’re met with the warmest welcome as the friendly villagers offer help and moral support. However, things take a turn for the worse when Katy and Ruby find themselves targeted by vandals. It seems that not everyone in town is thrilled with their visit. Could a double dose of murder be next on the itinerary?____________________ What readers are saying ...

Two hours from the mainland, in the fog shrouded Atlantic Ocean, lies the haunted Coffin Islands. For centuries, stories have abounded of the strange and inexplicable occurrences on these remote lands that have given rise to the belief they are cursed. When a woman is found murdered under suspicious and baffling circumstances, newcomer Deputy Ellis Martin must deal, not only with the locals’ wariness towards anyone who isn’t a native islander, but with the terrifying possibility the killer may not be human. This is Book 1 in the Coffin Islands Paranormal Mystery Series.

"The Vanished Actor" is a mystery novel woven with suspenseful turns and intriguing characters, set in the fictional town of Norcaster, England, during the early 20th century. This thriller will transport you to the heart of a quaint British town during a time of budding modernity, yet shadowed by the timeless human inclination towards greed, deceit and mystery. An Unusual Disappearance The story unfolds with the curious absence of the renowned actor, Bassett Robertson - an unusual occurrence that sets in motion a journey into a labyrinth of perplexing clues and enigmatic characters. The ...

Lord Barrington has a secret as to why he has disappeared from Miss Worthy’s life. Can Lady Angelica Landerbelt discover the truth? Miss Elizabeth Worthy has never been able to forget Lord Barrington, who promised her his love and then disappeared without explanation. Reluctantly, she is in London for the Season, with her mother enlisting Lady Angelica Landerbelt to help find Elizabeth a suitable match. Lord Peter Barrington has been forced to return to London, tormented by the guilt and shame of what he has done and determined to try and make amends. Little does he expect that, when he ...

She’s being held captive against her will. He will stop at nothing to find her. Nora has the perfect life and spends her time focusing on her art. Her home is hidden away in the Swiss Alps where she is never disturbed. Jerome, the man whom she believes she loves, dotes on her and gives her everything she wants. Or, at least, that is what she’s been led to believe. Her dreams reveal that her life is not what it seems. When memories of a long-lost love resurface, Nora realizes her dream life is actually a nightmare, and she’s being held captive against her will. How long has she been in...

A mystery novel set in Chadlands, England, during the late 1910s. Prepare to be swept away into the enigmatic world of "Tragedy at Chadlands," where the picturesque facade of an ancestral estate hides dark secrets and tragic histories. Sir Arthur Gainsborough, a kind-hearted baronet, struggles with the ghostly legacy of the Grey Room, a place riddled with unexplained deaths. As family and friends gather under one roof, the tension mounts when an ominous event propels them into a web of intrigue, ensuring that the past will not stay buried for long. As the novel unfolds, you'll meet Sir ...

Emmanuel Ortiz holds an ancient and dark secret... His real name is Judas Iscariot. Forced to walk the earth as a cursed immortal, Judas’ disguised as Emmanuel does little to ease his eternal loneliness. Having recovered nine of his thirty blood coins, his focus is not yet on redemption for his treacherous role in the betrayal of Jesus Christ. Distractions come easily for the wealthy entrepreneur and occasional sleuth who presently resides in England, 1888. Fascinated by the spate of murders in London’s poverty-stricken Whitechapel, Emmanuel soon realizes the killings resemble others he...

It is the summer of 1812. Wellington is fighting Napoleon's army in Spain, Lord Byron is dazzling the Beau Monde with the first Canto of his 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage' - and Viscount Percy Ainsford Foster Ashe is discovered dead in a shabby boarding house in Brighton. It is assumed that the young man, whose gambling debts were considerable, has committed suicide. But then a suspicious silver locket is discovered by Lady Charlotte Ashe, the dead lord's now penniless widow, and Theo Bryght, a Bow Street Runner from London, is called in to investigate what is now suspected to be murder. Who ...

🦶 Deep in the misty forests, moors, and rugged landscapes of Britain, something walks unseen... For centuries, legends of wild, hairy, bipedal creatures have haunted the British Isles. From the chilling accounts of the Bolam Lake Beast in Northumberland to eerie encounters in the Scottish Highlands, strange figures have been glimpsed in the shadows, leaving behind massive footprints and terrified witnesses. Could Bigfoot—or something like it—truly exist in the UK? 📖 Beasts of Britain: Bigfoot Encounters delves into 25 real-life accounts of mysterious, large, hairy figures roaming ...

Millions of words of scholarship have been expended on the world's most famous author and his work. And yet a critical part of the puzzle, Shakespeare's library, is a mystery. For four centuries people have searched for it: in mansions, palaces, and libraries; in riverbeds, sheep pens, and partridge coops; and in the corridors of the mind. Yet no trace of the Bard's manuscripts, books, or letters has ever been found.