Download or read book Mystery in the Highlands A Page turning Historical Cozy Mystery Set in the Scottish Highlands written by Lydia Travers and published by Scottish Ladies' Detective. This book was released on 2023-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When members of a choir start dropping dead in the Highlands, Maud McIntyre and her lady's maid Daisy go undercover to discover the inharmonious culprit. But will they uncover the killer before another murder takes place? Edinburgh, 1911: When Maud and Daisy receive a letter from Daisy's cousin, Clara, sharing her fears that two sudden deaths in her local choir weren't accidental, at first Daisy thinks her cousin is overreacting. But Maud's detective senses tell her something is afoot, and so they make haste to the Highlands to investigate. As soon as they arrive, Maud and Daisy go undercover in the choir to find potential suspects. But with one murder deemed a heart attack, and the other declared an unfortunate drowning, Maud and Daisy have their work cut out when it comes to persuading the local police that perhaps the choir isn't as perfectly in tune as everyone thinks... But finally they receive a clue in the form of an anonymous letter. Enclosed is a rhyme which they're certain holds the key to the next murder... With the clock ticking down to another death, they know they can't miss a beat - but will Maud and Daisy solve the mysterious rhyming verse before another singer is silenced, or will this case lead to their own untimely swan song? A gripping and unputdownable historical whodunnit, perfect for fans of the mysteries of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles. Readers are loving The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency series: 'This was a 6-star read for me! I simply adore Maud and Daisy. I cannot wait for more in this series!!' @loris2littlelibrary ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fantastic... A page-turner!... Unputdownable cosy mystery... Funny and addictive!!!.... I became completely hooked... I just had to carry on reading... I completely devoured it in several hours!... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love this series so much! I loved this one just as much as the first... I absolutely love Maud and Daisy. So much fun!' Angelic Light ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Download or read book The Scottish Ladies Detective Agency written by Lydia Travers and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2024-07-20 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Had me hooked… Loved!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Delightful… Kept me on the edge of my seat’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wonderful… Had me giggling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really loved this… Fantastic’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely adored this… Brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Move over Holmes and Watson, there’s a new detective duo in town! Edinburgh, 1911: When headstrong Maud McIntyre decides to pour her inheritance into starting her very own detective agency, she asks her lady’s maid, Daisy, to form The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency. After all, she knows they have a better brain for these things than most men! Maud and Daisy never dreamed that their first case would take place at a glamorous house in the Scottish Highlands. But when the Duchess of Duddingston, concerned that a notorious jewellery thief will target her next lavish weekend party, employs Maud to go undercover as a guest to find the culprit, the agency has its first case to solve… To disguise herself as one of the Duchess’ influential friends, with Daisy by her side as her maid, Maud puts on her best dresses and jewels. Rubbing shoulders with countesses and colonels without arousing suspicion isn’t easy, but she hopes one of them will reveal themselves as the jewellery thief. But when one of the house guests is discovered dead, smothered in their own bed, Maud and Daisy realise they’re not only hunting precious gems, but a murderer as well… Time is of the essence and quickly they uncover a connection in Edinburgh which might hold a vital clue, sending them back to the city. But when Maud receives a telephone call from the Duchess requesting urgent assistance, she is aghast to realise that the murderer didn’t have just one victim in mind. Speeding down the drive to Duddingston House, Maud and Daisy hear gunshots ring out. Will they reach the Duchess in time to save her? Or is this going to be their first, and last, case? A warm page-turning historical whodunnit, perfect for fans of the mysteries of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles. Readers are loving The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency: ‘Delightful… I was hooked into the story from the beginning till the end… Worth five stars!’ Tropical Girl Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me on the edge of my seat with the mystery! I love this book!’ @simplefairy_book_magic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping mystery that will keep you guessing until the end… So many twists and turns… Delightful!’ @DianeLikesToRead ‘Not to be missed!... Excellent. I am a huge fan.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me hooked from the first page… I was completely entertained… Loved.’ @loris2littlelibrary ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So charming! This one was everything I hoped for… Wonderful… I can’t wait to read the second book!’ @xhttp.sarahx ‘A pleasure to read… I’m looking forward to the next in the series.’ @Mrs. K. Investigates ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A really cosy treat… Delightful.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Page-turning, wonderful… Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this… A pleasure to read!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I had a lot of fun… binge read this novel in one afternoon.’ Anna Rellix ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A treasure and a pleasure to read… I loved this.’ Nicki’s Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a glorious read!... A delight.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Download or read book Murder in the Scottish Hills An Addictive Historical Cozy Mystery Set in the Scottish Highlands written by Lydia Travers and published by Scottish Ladies' Detective. This book was released on 2023-05-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Maud McIntyre and her lady's maid Daisy travel into the Scottish Highlands, the last thing they expect to find is a body on the train... Will these keen amateur sleuths stop a murderer in his tracks? Edinburgh, 1911: When Maud McIntyre receives a letter from a maid called Rose, sharing her suspicions that something strange is happening in the house where she works, she and her assistant Daisy immediately travel to the Highlands to investigate. But as they are changing trains, the body of a man falls from the carriage right in front of them, a bullet in his head. Maud and Daisy can't believe it - they've waited ages for a new case, and now one has literally landed in front of them! And when the local police rule the death as a tragic accident, the pair have no choice but to investigate what they believe is a murder... Arriving in the Scottish village, Maud and Daisy go undercover to begin their hunt for the murderer, while also investigating the strange behaviour of Rose's employer, a local art dealer. As they begin to piece together the chain of events, Maud and Daisy wonder whether the cases might be linked. Is it possible the man on the train was killed to cover up something in the village? And, if so, who would do such a thing? When a local artist is found murdered, Maud and Daisy become convinced the two cases are connected. Searching for the link between the deaths, will Maud and Daisy solve the case before another mysterious murder takes place? A page-turning historical whodunnit, perfect for fans of the mysteries of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles. Readers are loving Murder in the Scottish Hills: "I love this series so much! I loved this one just as much as the first... I absolutely love Maud and Daisy. So much fun!" Angelic Light ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wonderful... I love this series. Light-hearted, fun read that kept me interested the whole way through. Excellent. A pleasure to read." Nicki's Book Blog "Amazing and gripping mystery. Can't wait for more!" Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Entertaining... I enjoyed the first book hugely and the second was just as enjoyable." Goodreads reviewer ⭐

Download or read book A Corpse at the Castle written by R.B. Marshall and published by Eden Press. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A royal castle. A murder. Only one witness: a horse Horse trainer by day, I.T. consultant by night, Izzy Paterson is a classic nerd who’s better with animals than humans. But when a body is found at the feet of a prize stallion in the queen’s summer castle in the Scottish Highlands, Izzy—and her new friend Craig—are in the wrong place at the wrong time, becoming suspects in the murder. In the race to clear their names, Izzy has to employ all her horse whispering and computer hacking skills. Can she piece together the clues in time to stop the mysterious killer from striking again? :: Readers of Molly Fitz, T E Kinsey or H Y Hanna should enjoy this entertaining Scottish story, the first book in the Highland Horse Whisperer cozy mystery series. Grab your copy of A Corpse at the Castle today, and experience spring in the Scottish Highlands for yourself! Keywords: feel good funny cozy mystery series strong female lead protagonist Scottish Highland pony traditional British small town village clean & wholesome geek nerd computer hacker ironic snarky riding dressage horse whisperer pet psychic animals dog royal queen elizabeth balmoral castle murder amateur women sleuths countryside rural life humour friendship romantic happy uplifting

Download or read book Off Kilter written by Hannah Reed and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National bestselling author Hannah Reed brings mystery lovers the first Scottish Highlands mystery, in which a young writer finds herself swept up in a murder amidst the glens and lochs… After the recent death of her mother and the dissolution of her marriage, thirty-something Eden Elliott is seriously in need of a fresh start. At the urging of her best friend, bestselling author Ami Pederson, Eden decides to embark on an open-ended trip to the picturesque village of Glenkillen in the Scottish Highlands, to do some hands-on research for a book of her own. But almost as soon as Eden arrives in the quaint town, she gets caught up in a very real drama… The town’s sheep shearer is found murdered—clipped with his own shears—and the locals suspect Vicki MacBride, an outsider whose father’s recent death left her the surprise heir to his lucrative sheep farm. Eden refuses to believe the affable heiress is a murderer, but can she prove that someone is out to frame her new friend before she finds herself on the receiving end of more shear terror?

Download or read book Plaid and Plagiarism written by Molly MacRae and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A murder in a garden turns the four new owners of Yon Bonnie Books into amateur detectives, in a captivating new cozy mystery novel from Molly MacRae. Set in the weeks before the annual Inversgail Literature Festival in Scotland, Plaid and Plagiarism begins on a morning shortly after the four women take possession of their bookshop in the Highlands. Unfortunately, the move to Inversgail hasn’t gone as smoothly as they’d planned. First, Janet Marsh is told she’ll have to wait before moving into her new home. Then she finds out the house has been vandalized. Again. The chief suspect? Una Graham, an advice columnist for the local paper—who’s trying to make a name for herself as an investigative reporter. When Janet and her business partners go looking for clues at the house, they find a body—it’s Una, in the garden shed, with a sickle in her neck. Janet never did like that garden shed. Who wanted Una dead? After discovering a cache of nasty letters, Janet and her friends are beginning to wonder who didn’t, including Janet’s ex-husband. Surrounded by a cast of characters with whom readers will fall in love, the new owners of Yon Bonnie Books set out to solve Una’s murder so they can get back to business. A delightful and deadly new novel about recognizing one’s strengths and weakness—while also trying to open a new book shop—Plaid and Plagiarism is the start of an entertaining new Scottish mystery series.

Download or read book Death in a Scottish Castle written by Lydia Travers and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2024-07-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Maud McIntyre and her assistant Daisy travel to a remote Scottish castle, the last thing they expect to find is a locked room murder mystery. Can they prise open this case and catch a killer? Scotland, 1912: When Maud and Daisy travel to Clachan Castle on the Isle of Mull to investigate the theft of a valuable statuette, at first the case seems straightforward. But when their prime suspect, bad-tempered fellow guest Mr Tremain, is found dead in his bed, the detective duo realise the castle is under attack... At first, it appears the murder is impossible. All the doors and windows to the room were locked from the inside, and there was no way for the killer to escape. But then Maud and Daisy find a secret panel with the stolen statuette hidden behind it, and learn that the mysteries are linked! When the local sergeant investigating the case is found dead, the crime suddenly seems to have more twists and turns than the castle's sweeping staircases. And with the estate full of potential suspects, Maud and Daisy must work fast to uncover the murderer. Could it be the castle's owner, Magnus Carmichael, avenging his stolen statuette? Or pretty Jane Tremain, disgruntled daughter of the deceased? Facing their most difficult case yet, Maud and Daisy must find the key to solving the mystery. But with so many suspects, which one will finally unlock the truth? An unputdownable historical whodunnit, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles. Readers are enjoying Death in a Scottish Castle: "The best cozy crime I have read in a long time... Sparkling." NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I adore this series!" Shelfaware_ia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Brilliant... Kept me guessing to the end." Goodreads reviewer

Download or read book Hooked on Ewe written by Hannah Reed and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this novel in the national bestselling Scottish Highlands Mystery series, aspiring romance novelist Eden Elliott discovers the landscape isn’t the only thing that’s dramatic when a local woman is done in... It’s early September in Glenkillen, Scotland, when American expat (and budding romance novelist) Eden Elliott is recruited by the local inspector to act as a special constable. Fortunately it’s in name only, since not much happens in Glenkillen. For now Eden has her hands full with other things: preparing for the sheepdog trial on the MacBride farm—a fundraiser for the local hospice—and helping her friend Vicki with her first yarn club skein-of-the-month deliveries. Everything seems to be coming together—until the head of the welcoming committee is found strangled to death with a club member’s yarn. Now Eden feels compelled to honor her commitment as constable and herd together the clues, figure out which ones are dogs, and which ones will lead to a ruthless killer...

Download or read book Dressed to Kilt written by Hannah Reed and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The national bestselling author of Hooked on Ewe is back with a mysterious murder that leaves the Scottish village of Glenkillen shaken and stirred... Winter is leaving the residents of Glenkillen snowbound, but Eden isn’t about to let the weather dampen her spirits. With only a little time left in Scotland, she’s determined to make the most of it—starting with attending a fancy whisky tasting with local looker Leith Cameron. But her classy date turns into a major party foul after a woman is found drowned in one of the vats of alcohol. Eden immediately steps in as a Special Constable to help solve the case, but her investigation turns sour when she realizes that the killer could be somehow connected to her own Scottish heritage. Now, in order to find the proof she needs to put the murderer behind bars, she’ll have to take a shot at unearthing her family’s past—before she herself winds up buried...

Download or read book Death in the Highlands written by Fliss Chester and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2023-06-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a dangerous killer lurking by this loch... and only canny Cressida can track them down. Scotland, June 1925. Socialite Cressida Fawcett has been invited to cast her interior design eye over the Stirling family's new seat, Ayrton Castle, up in the Scottish Highlands. Thrilled to be spending the summer at the historic estate, Cressida fills her suitcase with this season's hunting jackets - and some tartan for her little pug Ruby, of course! But before the party is ready to tramp through the glens, shocking news puts paid to their plans. Hamish Glenkirk, former owner of Ayrton, has been found dead inside a turret room of the castle. The door was bolted from the inside, and the room is three storeys up, surrounded by impenetrable stone walls... How did the murderer get in? And out? With Detective Andrews of Scotland Yard at least a day's journey away, Cressida knows she needs to get to the bottom of this case - and fast. There's no end of suspects among the hunting party. Could it be the local doctor whose wife left him for a fling with the now-dead laird? Or is the gamekeeper hiding secrets under his kilt? Just as Cressida is closing in on the truth, a blood-curdling scream echoes through the mist. Another member of the party, and one of the suspects, has been shot. With a wee dram in hand, can Cressida find the killer before the bagpipes play for another victim? An unputdownable and gripping cozy mystery which fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss will love. What readers are saying about Fliss Chester: 'I absolutely loved it... Clever, funny, charming.' T.E. Kinsey, best-selling mystery writer of the Lady Hardcastle series 'Absolutely gripping and utterly charming... Packed with wit, glamour and intrigue. The perfect whodunnit.' Strange and Random Happenstance, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I devoured it in one sitting... Absolutely fantastic... Will keep you turning the pages and guessing right up until the end!!' Bookworm86 'What a rip-roaring adventure!... A classic whodunnit... kept me hooked from start to finish.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Download or read book Scones and Scoundrels written by Molly MacRae and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new mystery in the Highland Bookshop series, bringing together a body outside a pub, a visiting author determined to find the killer, and a murderously good batch of scones . . . Inversgail, on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, welcomes home native daughter and best-selling environmental writer Daphne Wood. Known as the icon of ecology, Daphne will spend three months as the author in residence for the Inversgail schools. Janet Marsh and her business partners at Yon Bonnie Books are looking forward to hosting a gala book signing for her. Daphne, who hasn’t set foot in Scotland in thirty years, is . . . eccentric. She lives in the Canadian wilderness, in a cabin she built herself, with only her dog for a companion, and her people skills have developed a few rough-hewn edges. She and the dog (which she insists on bringing with her) cause problems for the school, the library, and the bookshop even before they get to Inversgail. Then, on the misty night they arrive, a young man—an American who’d spent a night in the B&B above Yon Bonnie Books—is found dead outside a pub. Daphne did her Inversgail homework and knows that Janet and her partners solved a previous murder. She tries to persuade them to join her in uncovering the killer and the truth. To prove she’s capable, she starts poking and prying. But investigating crimes can be murder, and Daphne ends up dead, poisoned by scones from the tearoom at Yon Bonnie Books. Now, to save the reputation of their business—not to mention the reputation of their scones—Janet and her partners must solve both murders. And Daphne’s dog might be able to help them, if only they can get it to stop howling . . .

Download or read book Heather and Homicide written by Molly MacRae and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new novel in the acclaimed Highland Bookshop mystery series finds a true-crime author murdered in the charming seacoast town of Inversgail—can the women of Yon Bonnie Books discover the killer’s identity before he or she strikes again? True crime writer Heather Kilbride arrives in the seacoast town of Inversgail, Scotland, to research a recent murder for her new book. But if that’s true, why does she seem more interested in William Clark, a shadowy lawyer with no connection to the murder? Her nosy questions arouse the suspicions of Constable Hobbs, the members of a local writers’ group, and Janet Marsh and her crew of amateur sleuths at Yon Bonnie Books. Heather’s unconventional research methods prove deadly when Janet discovers her lifeless body. Except the “body” turns out to be a dummy dressed-up to look like Heather. Meanwhile, Heather is sitting at a safe distance observing Janet’s reactions. Then Heather is found dead—again—sprawled at the base of an ancient standing stone; and this time it’s for real. Clutched in her hand is a valuable miniature book last seen at Yon Bonnie Books, and now the police want to know how Heather, the miniature book, and Janet are all connected. But Janet and her group of sleuths have two questions of their own: Who else is interested in knowing that connection—and is that person a cold-blooded killer?

Download or read book Off Kilter written by Hannah Reed and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National bestselling author Hannah Reed brings mystery lovers the first Scottish Highlands mystery, in which a young writer finds herself swept up in a murder amidst the glens and lochs… After the recent death of her mother and the dissolution of her marriage, thirty-something Eden Elliott is seriously in need of a fresh start. At the urging of her best friend, bestselling author Ami Pederson, Eden decides to embark on an open-ended trip to the picturesque village of Glenkillen in the Scottish Highlands, to do some hands-on research for a book of her own. But almost as soon as Eden arrives in the quaint town, she gets caught up in a very real drama… The town’s sheep shearer is found murdered—clipped with his own shears—and the locals suspect Vicki MacBride, an outsider whose father’s recent death left her the surprise heir to his lucrative sheep farm. Eden refuses to believe the affable heiress is a murderer, but can she prove that someone is out to frame her new friend before she finds herself on the receiving end of more shear terror?

Download or read book Mysteries and Misadventures written by Aaron Mullins and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thrilling Scottish mystery stories with a twist: Step into the murky world of the Scottish Highlands, where secrets lie buried in rugged landscapes and the past refuses to remain silent. In this collection of ten gripping Scottish short stories, mystery and intrigue unfurl like heather across the hills, and brazen characters unfold their murderous plans. From strange towns to hidden forests, these thrilling stories will take you on a journey through the dark heart of Scotland's mysterious landscapes, where danger lurks in every shadow, and each tale weaves a web of suspense that will keep you turning pages late into the night. In these Highland mysteries, you'll encounter a young couple who make a surprise stop at a guesthouse with a deadly history, looking for its next victims. You'll witness the chilling return of a legendary Scottish monster and follow a young woman with an unopened box she dragged from the river. In a deadly race against time, can she survive its secrets? Watch in horror, as a prank goes wrong on Halloween night. A young girl dies and the boy responsible has got away with it. Until the annual town gala, when the gala queen comes seeking her revenge. Feel the tension when a boy goes missing and two girls lie to their parents so they can spend the night outdoors. But when a dare goes wrong, they soon discover the danger they are in. A woman stalks the sandy dunes, following the voice of her drowned father. Another boards a train with a heavy suitcase, evidence she must dispose of. Finally, a troubled woman hikes through a storm but strays too far from the mountain path. Give yourself goosebumps as you follow these vulnerable characters to their final, chilling destinations. Bonus: In the official Collector's Edition of this bestselling book, you'll gain unconditional access to the private secrets of the author, as he reveals what life was really like growing up in the Highlands. His true-life tales that inspired each story are guaranteed to make you see him in a new light, with every confession he makes. If you crave heart-pounding suspense, richly drawn characters, and a sense of place that leaps off the page, don't miss this collection of Scottish mystery thrillers. Grab your copy today and lose yourself in these mysterious thrillers set in Scotland, and the true-life past of the author.

Download or read book Murder in the Scottish Highlands written by Dee MacDonald and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2024-09-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Majestic mountain views, whisky by the fire and... a murder to solve? Join Ally McKinley at her cosy little guesthouse in the Scottish Highlands as she tackles her first puzzling case! For recently retired Ally McKinley, the tiny village of Locharran is the perfect place to open the guesthouse of her dreams in a lovingly restored old Scottish malthouse. Before long she is making friends with the locals, including Hamish Sinclair, the earl who owns the nearby castle. But things take an unexpected turn when her first paying guest, American tourist Wilbur Carrington, is found sprawled across her cobblestoned courtyard with a dagger in his back... With the police baffled, Ally's instincts get the better of her, and she can't resist launching her own investigation. In no time at all she and her Labrador puppy Flora are on the case, making enquiries over tea and excellent shortbread. She finds that Wilbur, a keen amateur genealogist, was convinced that he was the rightful Earl of Locharran... Even worse, he had plans that would put many people out of their jobs and even their homes. But which of the locals resorted to murder? The hotel owner furiously trying to save his business? Locharran Castle's fiercely loyal housekeeper who'd do anything for the earl? Or the earl himself, whose entire way of life was threatened by what Wilbur knew? Looking for clues, Ally finds a faded photograph in a hidden drawer in Wilbur's room. Could this be the key to solving the mystery? But when one of her suspects dies in a suspicious accident, Ally realises that things are getting a wee bit too close for comfort... Can she uncover the truth or will a killer get off scot-free? An utterly unputdownable new Scottish cosy mystery series from bestselling author Dee MacDonald. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Clare Chase. What readers are saying about Dee MacDonald: 'OMG!!!!!... Absolutely brilliant... I just HAD to know what happened next and before I knew it I had devoured the whole book in one sitting in a few hours!!!... Heart-racing... Absolutely spine-tingling, heart-racing page-turner!!!... A fantastic, addictive and gorgeous series!!!... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute delight and a must-read... This rapid page-turner is one that will keep you up reading, unable to stop until the very end. I absolutely loved it!' Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Superb... The perfect novel to curl up with... delightful.' Brianne's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a brilliant mystery... I found myself racing through this one, eager to find out who did what - and to who! A terrific read.' Grace J Reviewer Lady, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved it... Enjoyable, humorous, relaxing read from a fabulous author.' Book Mark!, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fantastic murder mystery, a charming whodunit... with lots of red herrings to keep you guessing until the last page!... I'm hooked.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Download or read book Death on the West Highland Way written by Adriana Licio and published by The Homeswappers. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient mountains of Scotland have born witness to many a bitter feud. Will they even notice if one more family squabble erupts into something more sinister? Retired teachers Etta and Dora and long-suffering (in his opinion) Basset Hound Leon travel north from their home in Southern Italy, looking forward to a homeswap in historic Edinburgh. Anticipating nothing but relaxation, Etta is dismayed when the holiday extends to take in a hike - along many miles of the West Highland Way. As the walk progresses, the three travellers befriend Robert Gentle, a Scotsman as unassuming as his name, who is competing in a bizarre treasure hunt to see which of his family members will inherit a vast fortune, a castle and the exclusive St Tilda Island. When misfortune starts to befall the competitors, culminating in one being found dead in mysterious circumstances, Etta, Dora and Leon decide it's time to put into use the sleuthing skills that have served them so well in the past. Has greed turned one of the family members into a dangerous killer? While kayaking on dark lochs, ascending imposing mountains, exploring ruins and battling through raging storms, can the trio protect Robert from the threat hanging over his family? And will Etta's chance meeting with a charming highlander in a remote pub develop into something more than friendship? ◆◆◆ Cosy fans, vicarious hikers, pack your rucksacks, grab your walking sticks and join Etta, Dora and Leon on Scotland's most legendary trail. A gripping adventure awaits in the timeless beauty of the Highlands. ◆◆◆ *** Death on the West Highland Way is the fifth book in the The Homeswappers Mysteries, a humorous cosy series following the adventures of two retired teachers and their Basset Hound as they explore the most delightfully murderous European travel destinations and put their skills as sleuths to the test. Written in British English, each light-hearted mystery is clean - no violence, sex or strong language - and can be read as a standalone or enjoyed in sequence: 0. Castelmezzano, The Witch is Dead - An Italian Cosy Mystery (A Prequel Novella) 1. The Watchman of Rothenburg Dies - A German Cosy Mystery 2. A Wedding and a Funeral in Mecklenburg - A German Travel Mystery 3. An Aero Island Christmas Mystery - A Danish Cosy Mystery 4. Prague, A Secret from the Past - A Czech Travel Mystery 5. Death on the West Highland Way - A Scottish Cozy Mystery 6. The Ghost of Glengron Castle - A Scottish Travel Mystery (Winter 2022) More adventures to follow!

Download or read book Single Malt Murder written by Melinda Mullet and published by Alibi. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abigail Logan never expected to inherit a whisky distillery in the Scottish Highlands. But in the first novel of an engaging new series blending fine spirits with chilling mystery, Abi finds that there are secrets lurking in the misty glens that some will go to any lengths to protect . . . even murder. When Abi inherits her uncle’s quaint and storied single malt distillery, she finds herself immersed in a competitive high-stakes business that elicits deep passions and prejudices. An award-winning photojournalist, Abi has no trouble capturing the perfect shot—but making the perfect shot is another matter. When she starts to receive disturbing, anonymous threats, it’s clear that someone wants her out of the picture. But Abi’s never been one to back down from a fight. Arriving on the scene with her whisky-loving best friend, Patrick, and an oversized wheaten terrier named Liam, Abi seems to put everyone in the bucolic village on edge—especially her dour but disturbingly attractive head distiller. Acts of sabotage and increasingly personal threats against Abi make it clear that she is not welcome. When one of Abi’s new employees is found floating facedown in a vat of whisky, Abi is determined to use her skills as an investigative journalist to identify the cold-blooded killer and dispense a dram of justice before he strikes again. But distilling truth from lies is tricky, especially when everyone seems to have something to hide. Melinda Mullet’s delightful Whisky Business mysteries can be read together or separately. Enjoy responsibly: SINGLE MALT MURDER | DEATH DISTILLED | DEADLY DRAM | DIED IN THE WOOL