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After her parents die, a break-in should be the least of Lady Sarah's worries, but after the groundskeeper is blamed for the theft, it is clear that the thief is after more than a simple pocket watch.Orphaned by a mysterious fever, Lady Sarah Montgomery Baird Watson-Wentworth must leave behind the freedom of her life in India for the confinements of Victorian England. But rather than navigating the intrigues of London society, Lady Sarah finds herself as a guest of Brigadier Webb-Kneelingroach in Grangeback Manor - a country estate on the edge of the eccentric village of Stickleback Hollow. As Lady Sarah finds space to think about her future and grieve for her lost parents, a break-in at Grangeback throws Lady Sarah's life into more turmoil, especially as the thief seemed to only be after one thing - the pocket watch that had belonged to Lady Sarah's father.The main suspect is the groundskeeper at Grangeback, the young, surly, but handsome Alexander Hunter. Lady Sarah is not as convinced of his guilt as the newly formed police are. With nothing but logic and instinct to help her, Lady Sarah must join forces with Constable Arwyn Evans to clear Mr. Hunter's name and find the real thief before they disappear with all that Lady Sarah has left of her father.Can the unlikely trio stop the machinations of a thief or will they find themselves outmatched by forces far beyond their ken?If you like cozy mysteries, unexpected twists and murder conspiracies, you'll love C.S. Woolley's captivating series.Buy A Thief in Stickleback Hollow today and be swept away by the first of these enthralling Mysteries of Stickleback Hollow.
When her parents die from fever, Lady Sarah Montgomery Baird Watson-Wentworth has to leave India, a land she was born and raised in, and travel to England for the first time. Finding it almost impossible to adjust to London society, Sarah flees to the county of Cheshire and the country estate of Grangeback that borders the village of Stickleback Hollow. A place filled with oddballs, eccentrics and more suspicious characters than you can shake a stick at, Sarah feels more at home in the sleepy little village than she ever did in the big city, however, even sleepy little villages have mysteries that must be solved.It's All Hallows' Eve in Stickleback Hollow and the annual ball at Tatton Park is being held. It is Sarah's first formal engagement since leaving London, and she isn't looking forward to it - especially when the people she thinks of as friends are not invited. The veil between the spirit and living worlds is at its thinnest, and evil forces seem to be lurking everywhere.
When her parents die from fever, Lady Sarah Montgomery Baird Watson-Wentworth has to leave India, a land she was born and raised in, and travel to England for the first time. Finding it almost impossible to adjust to London society, Sarah flees to the county of Cheshire and the country estate of Grangeback that borders the village of Stickleback Hollow. A place filled with oddballs, eccentrics and more suspicious characters than you can shake a stick at, Sarah feels more at home in the sleepy little village than she ever did in the big city; however, even sleepy little villages have mysteries that must be solved.It's March and the Grand Tournament is upon Stickleback Hollow. Reverend Percy Butterfield is thrilled to see cricket returning to the village and the best that Lancashire, Yorkshire and Staffordshire have to offer to the village cricketing world are all coming to vie for the title of champion. But something is not right in Stickleback Hollow, items are still missing and there is a familiar face lurking in the shadow that could spell trouble for Sarah, Arwyn and Alex.
When her parents die from fever, Lady Sarah Montgomery Baird Watson-Wentworth has to leave India, a land she was born and raised in, and travel to England for the first time. Finding it almost impossible to adjust to London society, Sarah flees to the county of Cheshire and the country estate of Grangeback that borders the village of Stickleback Hollow. A place filled with oddballs, eccentrics and more suspicious characters than you can shake a stick at, Sarah feels more at home in the sleepy little village than she ever did in the big city; however, even sleepy little villages have mysteries that must be solved.When Old Woakes is found dead in his home, the village of Stickleback Hollow finds itself rocked to its very foundations - especially when more bodies start to fall. With foul murder afoot, all evidence points to Lady Sarah as the culprit.Is Lady Sarah responsible for the brutal murders she stands accused or can Constable Evans and Mr. Hunter find another explanation for the murders before Lady Sarah is marched to the gallows?
When her parents die from fever, Lady Sarah Montgomery Baird Watson-Wentworth has to leave India, a land she was born and raised in, and travel to England for the first time. Finding it almost impossible to adjust to London society, Sarah flees to the county of Cheshire and the country estate of Grangeback that borders the village of Stickleback Hollow. A place filled with oddballs, eccentrics and more suspicious characters than you can shake a stick at, Sarah feels more at home in the sleepy little village than she ever did in the big city; however, even sleepy little villages have mysteries that must be solved.With Brigadier George, Countess Szonja, the Chief Constable, Mr. Henry Cartwright and Miss Baker dealing with the crisis in the Far East, the Grangeback Estate has been left in the capable hands of Lady Sarah and Mr. Hunter. As autumn approaches, the berry picking season is upon Stickleback Hollow and people come from all over the country to pick berries in the woods around the village, Grangeback and Duffleton Hall. With all the new people flooding into the area, a replacement for Constable Evans deceased partner finally arrives to take up the spare room in the police house and give Constable Evans some help maintaining law and order.But as the nights are growing longer and the temperatures are getting colder, there is something more than a chill in the air of Cheshire. People are found dead in the woods and the police can find no rhyme or reason for the murders. Can Lady Sarah, Mr. Hunter and Constable Evans find out who is responsible for the deaths before it is too late?
The 12 days of Christmas in Stickleback Hollow are 12 short stories that take place over the 12 days of Christmas in the small village which is the home of so many mysteries. Each of the stories follows different characters from the series and do not play a part in the overall story arc. This particular book has been put together to raise money for two charities - The Broad Appeal and the Trent Bridge Community Sports Trust. As so many of the characters are named after cricketers, it seemed only fitting to use this charity book to raise money for two charities connected with the sport.
When her parents die from fever, Lady Sarah Montgomery Baird Watson-Wentworth has to leave India, a land she was born and raised in, and travel to England for the first time. Finding it almost impossible to adjust to London society, Sarah flees to the county of Cheshire and the country estate of Grangeback that borders the village of Stickleback Hollow. A place filled with oddballs, eccentrics and more suspicious characters than you can shake a stick at, Sarah feels more at home in the sleepy little village than she ever did in the big city; however, even sleepy little villages have mysteries that must be solved. With Lady Sarah in hospital, it should be a time to rest, but no matter where she finds herself, there are mysteries to be solved - and this time it is patients vanishing from the hospital around her. Mr Hunter is locked in his lodge and refusing to come out, even to visit Lady Sarah. But when Lady Sarah is the one to go missing, Constable Arwyn Evans must convince him to help him find her before it is too late.
Spring is a time for new beginnings, but for Lady Sarah, it's about closing an old case...It has been almost a year since Lady Sarah's friends were kidnapped. A year of hopelessly searching and worry. But now there is a new lead. Word from Wales and a glimmer of promise that perhaps finally her search is over. But for Lady Sarah, nothing is ever simple.With her nemesis' men standing between her and her friends, Lady Sarah is torn. Can she save her two friends from the hands of the vicious men that have held them prisoner for so long, or will they both be lost for good?Is Lady Sarah in over head or can she finally bring her friends home?If you like historical mysteries, unexpected twists and murder conspiracies, you'll love C.S. Woolley's captivating series.Buy Spring in Stickleback now and be swept away by the enthralling Mysteries of Stickleback Hollow.
The council of Jelling has begun.With one of the arm rings of Yngvar found, the children of Ribe and their guardian beast, Wifrith, set out to find the remaining seven rings.The warriors from Hedeby have not given up and are determined to find and kill the children of Ribe or face the wrath of their queen, Rena. King Viggo Odinsen is summoned to the council to answer for his aggression towards the people of Ribe, and though the talks are peaceful, underneath the surface, war is brewing. The people of Ribe prepared to defend their homeland from the massing armies of the southBut war is the furthest thing from the minds of Erland, Dalla, Christian, Eva and Riki as in order to find the second arm ring of Yngvar, the children have to face a dragon.
The Saga Continues.The five children and their guardian beast are back in their latest adventure on the plains of Viking Denmark.Still on the island of Fyn, the children find themselves separated by magic and fate. Will they find what the next arm ring of Yngvar on the islands or will the men of Hedeby finally catch up with them.War has come to Ribe adding even more danger to path that Erland, Dalla, Eva, Christian and Riki walk and Eva is becoming more and more concerned over Wifrith's odd behaviour.
Sometimes faith is all we have left. The defences of Ribe look certain to fail as King Viggo Odinsen throws more and more of his warriors at the palisades that protect the town. The children finally arrive on the island of Sk ne, and find that the people that live in the wilds around Lund are far from friendly. With so many of them travelling together, it is harder to slip around unnoticed. Ciara has spies everywhere and is determined to discover all she can about the location of Dalla, no matter what it might mean for the quest to find the arm rings of Yngvar. Erland, Dalla, Christian, Riki, Eva, Wifrith, Pieter, Beatrix, Camilla, Oleg and Joas have many dark days ahead of them and only their faith in each other will let them survive their trials.
The worst things happen at sea Being lost at sea is the worst thing that can happen to any sailor, but being shipwrecked on the islands of Lolland with no way to reach the other arm rings of Yngvar is the worst thing that could happen to the children of Ribe. To make matters worse, the snows of winter have fallen, making any progress to their next destination virtually impossible. Strange sounds in the nights are making everyone nervous and none of the guardians of the arm rings of Yngvar know what is causing them. Erland, Eva, Christian, Dalla, Riki, Joas, Oleg, Beatrix, Camila and Pieter are stranded with no idea of what to do next and not even the winter snows are holding back the tides of war.
When loyalty is everything, treason is unforgivable The Dane lands have seen years of peace. The magic of the Arm Rings of Yngvar has kept the peace for twenty years, but now the actions of a few threaten to unravel the powerful magic that protects all life. Join Erland, Eva, Christian, Dalla, Riki, Beatrix, Pieter, Camila, Joas, Ragnfrith, and Oleg as they come together once more to avenge treason and set right the balance of power. In a land where honour, fealty and loyalty are prized more highly than anything else, and magic and myth still hold sway, their quest to set things right has never been more dangerous.