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Murder in Moreton

Author : VL McBeath

Publisher : Valyn Ltd

Page : 235 pages

File Size : 31,41 MB

Release : 2020-10-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1999942655

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Murder, family feuds, and a missing son. Eliza Thomson Investigates… An unremarkable passing, or so it would seem, but what of the missing medicine bottles? And the stain on the bedcover The sudden death of one of its residents disturbs the peace in the sleepy English village of Moreton-on-Thames. Crotchety old woman and head of the family business, Mrs Milwood isn’t afraid to use the money and power acquired from her late husband. Even against her own family. Always determined to get her own way, she’ll use any means possible to control those around her. Until she pushes someone too far. As a murder investigation begins, amateur sleuth Eliza Thomson is determined to help out the village police. Until Inspector Adams arrives from New Scotland Yard… This is the second standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries and women sleuths with attitude, you’ll love this historical series. Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series: • A Deadly Tonic • Murder in Moreton • Death of an Honourable Gent • Dying for a Garden Party • A Scottish Fling • A Christmas Murder • The Palace Murder NB. This series is written in UK English



Murder in Moreton

Author : VL McBeath

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Page : 256 pages

File Size : 22,1 MB

Release : 2019-08-08

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ISBN : 9781999942670

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A cantankerous old woman... A mysterious death... Not what Eliza had planned for her first week back in Moreton... June 1900: Eliza Thomson is back in Moreton after nearly thirty years away. Not only that, she has a job in her husband's surgery ... and her best friend, Connie lives next door. Connie is eager to introduce Eliza to the villagers, but their excitement vanishes when they bump into an old neighbour, Mrs Milwood. Is she always so nasty? And what has she done to Eliza's childhood friend Judith? Within days of Eliza's arrival, Mrs Milwood is found dead ... and the evidence points to murder. With no shortage of suspects, Eliza is keen to help the police with their enquiries ... until an Inspector is sent from New Scotland Yard. He doesn't want Eliza interfering with the investigation, but when Judith becomes their main suspect, Eliza refuses to do nothing. With Connie at her side, Eliza must unravel the secrets of this sleepy English village ... and hope she can persuade the police to bring the right person to justice before it's too late... This is the second standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries, and historical heroines with attitude, you'll love this step-back-in-time cozy series.



A Christmas Murder

Author : VL McBeath

Publisher : Valyn Ltd

Page : 131 pages

File Size : 50,23 MB

Release : 2020-09-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1916134025

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Eliza is hoping for a peaceful Christmas. She doesn’t expect to be in the company of a killer when a parlour game goes terribly wrong… December 1901: After arriving in Richmond-on-Thames Eliza is surprised to be the guest of honour at a neighbour’s luncheon party. The hostess is keen to hear about Eliza’s sleuthing and sets up a game to hone her own investigative skills. But not everyone is keen on the idea… When Connie trips over a body in the drawing room, things take a turn for the worse. It looks like murder ... and the killer must be in the house! With Connie high on the list of suspects, Eliza sets out to clear her name. But the guests refuse to answer her questions, and the police don’t want her help. As the secret lives of the guests are revealed, Eliza is determined the police arrest the right person … and get them behind bars in time for Christmas. This is a standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries, and historical heroines with attitude, you’ll love this step-back-in-time Christmas cozy. Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series: •A Deadly Tonic •Murder in Moreton •Death of an Honourable Gent •Dying for a Garden Party •A Scottish Fling •A Christmas Murder NB. This series is written in UK English



A Deadly Tonic

Author : VL McBeath

Publisher : Valyn Publishing

Page : 87 pages

File Size : 11,14 MB

Release : 2020-08-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1999942647

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A stranger lies dead in her hallway… A mysterious note in his pocket. It looks like Eliza’s day out will have to wait… March 1900: Eliza Thomson loves solving murder investigations from the comfort of her drawing room. But things become real when a stranger turns up on her doorstep, mumbles a few cryptic words, and promptly drops dead! What did he mean? And who wrote the mysterious note they find in his pocket? Determined to find answers, Eliza has no time to waste. Working with the police, and with the help of her friend Connie, she travels London in search of answers. But can she identify the killer before they strike again? This is the first story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like murder mysteries and historical heroines with attitude, you’ll love this introductory novella.



The Palace Murder

Author : VL McBeath

Publisher : Valyn Ltd

Page : 230 pages

File Size : 39,58 MB

Release : 2020-12-18

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1913838064

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A day trip to Hampton Court Palace. The former home of King Henry VIII. It was all going so well until they stumbled across the body… July 1903: The villagers of Moreton-on-Thames are on their annual day out. And Connie is excited. It will be the first time she officially walks out with Sergeant Cooper … and she wants it to be perfect. The plan is simple. Visit the gardens first before going to the palace. But when they find the body of a man lying in the centre of the maze, a knife wound in his back, no one can deny its murder. As Sergeant Cooper takes charge of the early investigation, Eliza and Connie are left to begin their own search for the killer. But with the identity of the victim a mystery, their task looks impossible. With witnesses and suspects determined to mislead, they soon find they have more questions than answers. And with the killer determined to keep his secret, can they track him down before anyone else gets hurt? This is the seventh standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries, and historical heroines with attitude, you’ll love this step-back-in-time cozy series. Get your copy today! Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series: • A Deadly Tonic • Murder in Moreton • Death of an Honourable Gent • Dying for a Garden Party • A Scottish Fling • A Christmas Murder • The Palace Murder NB. This series is written in UK English



British Murder

Author : Leslie Meier

Publisher : Kensington

Page : 449 pages

File Size : 13,75 MB

Release : 2020-02-25

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1496726278

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Lucy Stone’s hometown of Tinker’s Cove, Maine, is where her heart is. But traveling to merry old England brings delightful adventure—along with a helping or two or murder—in these beloved mysteries . . . ENGLISH TEA MURDER A trip to England, sponsored by Winchester College, sounds practically perfect to Lucy Stone—until the tour leader suffers a fatal asthma attack mid-flight. Lucy suspects some very unnatural causes, but luckily, she packed her sleuthing skills. Between stops for afternoon tea, visits to historic sites, and catching up with an old flame, she’s ensnared in a daring scheme. But will it lead her to a criminal mastermind—or ensure that she’s the next victim? BRITISH MANOR MURDER Lucy can’t wait to join her friend Sue for a gala hat show at the English country house owned by the Earl of Wickham. But at Moreton Manor, there are secrets—and some unpleasant relatives—lurking among the elaborate chapeaus. When a bludgeoned body is found in a hidden room, Lucy must sift through friends and family foes to find the low-down killer stalking the upper crust, before more blue blood runs red . . .



A Scottish Fling

Author : VL McBeath

Publisher : Valyn Ltd

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 37,84 MB

Release : 2020-04-30

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1916134041

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Nestled on the east coast of Scotland, with rolling hills to one side and the sun glinting over the gentle swell of the sea on the other, St Giles is not the place you’d expect to find a dead body… August 1902. A family trip to Scotland to visit her in-laws had been Eliza’s idea. But now they were here, she wondered what she’d been thinking of. Archie’s parents were less than pleased to see her but at least she had best friend Connie to keep her company. On their second evening in the village, Eliza and Connie spot an unidentifiable shape on the beach, but with the light fading and high tide approaching, they are warned to stay away. When the shape is confirmed to be the dead body of an elderly ex-resident, there are questions to answer. Why was she in St Giles? And who knew she was visiting? With no apparent reason for her death, Eliza struggles to uncover a motive for murder. But when past indiscretions surface, it’s clear that long held secrets refuse to stay hidden... This is the fifth standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries, and historical heroines with attitude, you’ll love this step-back-in-time cozy series. Get your copy today! Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series: •A Deadly Tonic •Murder in Moreton •Death of an Honourable Gent •Dying for a Garden Party •A Scottish Fling •A Christmas Murder •The Palace Murder NB. This series is written in UK English



The Keeper of Secrets

Author : Judith Cutler

Publisher : Allison & Busby

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 10,11 MB

Release : 2011-11-11

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0749011157

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England 1810. Young Parson Tobias Campion is excited and nervous to be starting at the small parish of Moreton Priory. But his first night in the village brings excitement of the wrong kind when he has to intervene in the attempted rape of housemaid Lizzie Woodman. Even in the normal course of events life in the village is far from quiet, as soon Tobias has to deal with both violent and suspicious deaths which put his character and ministry to the test. But matters come to a head when Lizzie disappears from her employers. What has become of the girl and who is responsible? As Tobias searches for answers they find themselves delving into the dark secrets that haunt Lizzie's past.



Death of an Honourable Gent

Author : VL McBeath

Publisher : Valyn Ltd

Page : 230 pages

File Size : 27,76 MB

Release : 2019-08-23

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 199994268X

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The Earl of Lowton won't let anything spoil his daughter’s debutante ball … not even the body floating in the lake. Eliza has other ideas… April 1901: A weekend house party at the stately home of the Earl of Lowton ... with an invitation to his daughter’s debutante ball. It should have been perfect. And it would have been … had it not been for the body found dead in the lake. The timing couldn’t be worse. With only hours to go before the biggest event in the Lowton’s social calendar, the family have no intention of letting it ruin the occasion. But Eliza isn’t family. Determined to prove that the death was murder, Eliza enlists the help of husband Archie, and best friend Connie. But it soon becomes apparent that not everyone wants to see justice done. Can Eliza fight against powerful vested interests and expose the killer ... or is she risking too much for the sake of her principles? This is the third standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like murder mysteries, and historical heroines with attitude, you’ll love this step-back-in-time cozy series. Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series: •A Deadly Tonic •Murder in Moreton •Death of an Honourable Gent •Dying for a Garden Party •A Scottish Fling •A Christmas Murder •The Palace Murder NB. This series is written in UK English



Dying for a Garden Party

Author : VL McBeath

Publisher : Valyn Ltd

Page : 219 pages

File Size : 42,56 MB

Release : 2019-09-20

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1916134009

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An invitation to a garden party. The perfect opportunity for Eliza to snoop around her childhood home ... until she comes across more than she bargained for... August 1901: Oak House was once Eliza’s home. It was a place of memories, some good … some not so good. Revisiting the place had never occurred to her … until the invitation to the party arrived. And then she couldn’t keep away. Being told to stay in the garden wasn’t going to stop Eliza and Connie from finding their way indoors. But when the master of the house is found with a bullet wound in his head, they have questions to answer… The victim's family have their own ideas about the murder. But who had the most to gain from Mr Hartley’s death? In a world where secrets and lies are the norm, someone is playing games. Unfortunately for them, they haven’t bargained on Eliza’s past. Can she use her childhood knowledge of the village to identify the killer before they strike again? Set in a quintessential, English village, Dying for a Garden Party is the fourth standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style, historical murder mysteries, and amateur sleuths with attitude, you’ll love this step-back-in-time cozy series. Get your copy today! Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series: •A Deadly Tonic •Murder in Moreton •Death of an Honourable Gent •Dying for a Garden Party •A Scottish Fling •A Christmas Murder •The Palace Murder NB. This series is written in UK English