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Four feisty octogenarians. One deadly aria. A symphony of secrets.Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe and her irrepressible cousin-in-law, Edna, arrive in Romania for what should be a tranquil escape, starting with a night at the opera. However, their evening of culture strikes a fatal note when a demanding opera diva is found dead. Who wanted the temperamental star to take her final bow?When suspicion falls on their fellow traveller Frederick - the victim's ex-fianc who she abandoned at the altar decades ago - Marjorie and Edna, alongside companions Horace and Frederick himself, are forced to investigate. Between feuding family members and the unexpected arrival of a vengeful best friend, the unlikely quartet finds themselves chasing a killer who's orchestrating a deadly encore.When a second body is discovered, they realise this murderer's show is far from over... Can Marjorie and her fellow sleuths unmask the killer before the final curtain falls - on them?Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, Murder at the Opera House is a pitch-perfect blend of wit and suspense that will keep you guessing until the very last page.What readers are saying about Murder at the Opera House: "Loaded with suspects, humour and first-rate writing... Cannot wait for the next one " Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Absolutely binge-worthy. You are hooked as soon as you start reading..." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Love this author and her wonderful characters... I am a number one fan." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Transports you right there to the side of her characters." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I was hooked from start to finish... This was a real page-turner, and I'm already looking forward to the next book in this new series." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A free holiday in the Highlands? There must be a catch...When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe and friends arrive at the newly opened Nessie's Lochside Hotel for an all-expenses-paid getaway, they're looking forward to stunning views, peaceful walks and perhaps a glimpse of the infamous monster. Well, most of them are - Edna is convinced the legendary beast is out for blood. But Marjorie's morning stroll by the loch delivers more than fresh Highland air when she trips over something... the murdered body of a local writer.Over her morning tea, Marjorie can't help but study her fellow guests. The dead man had been threatening to expose dark secrets about some of them in his latest book. Could someone at this remote hotel think those secrets are worth killing for? And could Marjorie be buttering toast next to a killer?When a second victim is found, the cozy hotel turns decidedly frosty. Marjorie and her companions piece together connections to a tragic night long ago, but can they solve the mystery before their little group gets smaller? And will Edna ever be convinced that Nessie isn't behind it all?Fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club will love Murder in the Highlands, a delightful blend of murder, mystery and laughter - enough to fill Loch Ness itself What readers are saying about Murder in the Highlands: "This is my new favorite book I love Lady Marjorie... I highly recommend this book. It's a fun cozy mystery " Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A fantastic book... If you haven't read the series yet, you need to start. It's funny and very entertaining." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The story keeps me wanting to get to the next bit, but then it is so good I don't want it to finish." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Love these cozy murder mysteries... The characters, the settings are great and I was left feeling I was there with them." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Cute, cozy murder mystery in the Scottish Highlands at Loch Ness Great sense of humor mixed with mystery and lots of red herrings " Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Deck the halls with poison and secrets... A killer is lurking this Christmas.When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe's peaceful December is interrupted by her son, Jeremy, and five unexpected house guests, she calls in reinforcements: her feisty cousin-in-law, Edna (complete with a festive array of wigs), steadfast Horace and dependable Frederick. She hopes they'll help her survive until the Christmas tree comes. But murder arrives first when Jeremy's thoroughly unpleasant associate, Marcus Singleton, collapses at Marjorie's feet. And it's not a case of too much mulled wine - Marcus has been struck down by something far more deadly.With her dear housekeeper, Gina, in the police's sights as the killer, Marjorie and her friends find themselves unwrapping more secrets than presents. Between old grudges and hidden connections, everyone seems to have a reason to want Marcus dead. And when another attack brings danger to Marjorie's study, it's chillingly clear that someone's Christmas list has more deadly deeds planned. Can Marjorie catch the killer before they strike again, or will there be one less person pulling crackers around her table?A cozy Christmas mystery to delight readers of Richard Coles and The Thursday Murder Club, blending wit, warmth and murder with a side of eggnog.What readers are saying about Murder at the Christmas Market: "Loved, loved, loved it. Lady Marjorie and her friends solve yet another murder. Plenty of laughs with a couple of mysteries thrown in." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Another brilliant read... for me it's the best yet." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The book is filled with quirky characters... A well-thought-out mystery with some humor thrown in. Wonderful character development... It kept me guessing right to the end." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Marjorie is a force to reckon with for an octogenarian sleuth. I love this murder mystery. Well written and excellent plot." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"It was fun doing sleuth work right along with the characters and... I'm ready to read the next one." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Anyone for murder?When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe receives an unexpected invitation from the son of some dear old friends to spend the week while she attends the Wimbledon Championships, she's intrigued. Along with her allies - including the ever-forthright Edna - Marjorie arrives at Oscar Winchester's elegant mansion anticipating tennis, strawberries and champagne. What she finds is the body of the family's accountant in the scullery.As whispers of embezzlement and affairs volley through the polished halls, Marjorie discovers the murdered accountant was investigating financial irregularities in the Winchester family's business. And when Oscar becomes the prime suspect and another victim is found injured, Marjorie knows she must uncover the truth.Can Marjorie solve the mystery before it's game, set and match to the killer?Murder at a Wimbledon Mansion serves up the perfect blend of tennis, tension and terrific sleuthing that will keep you guessing until championship point.Readers love the Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mysteries: "Loaded with suspects, humour and first-rate writing... Cannot wait for the next one " Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolutely binge-worthy. You are hooked as soon as you start reading..." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Love these cozy murder mysteries... The characters, the settings are great and I was left feeling I was there with them." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The book is filled with quirky characters... A well-thought-out mystery with some humor thrown in. Wonderful character development... It kept me guessing right to the end." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Marjorie is a force to reckon with for an octogenarian sleuth. I love this murder mystery. Well written and excellent plot." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Deadly care ahead...Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe and her friends are going undercover After a brief rehabilitation stay at the luxurious Evergreen Acres Retirement Home, her cousin-in-law, Edna, is convinced that two recent deaths involved foul play, and she calls in Marjorie and Horace to pose as residents to do some digging. They soon discover that someone in this prestigious establishment is taking the concept of 'caring' way too far...As the friends navigate between physiotherapy and afternoon tea, a talkative parrot, Apollo, becomes an unlikely ally, repeating conversations that point to sinister goings-on. When a former detective is found collapsed in his apartment, Marjorie suspects they are dealing with a killer who'll stop at nothing to keep their secrets safe.Can Marjorie expose the truth before another unsuspecting retiree is killed with unkindness?Murder in a Care Home delivers a witty and warm investigation into the deadly side of retirement living, where even the parrot knows too much for his own good Ideal for fans of Richard Osman and Nita Prose.Readers love the Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mysteries: "Loaded with suspects, humour and first-rate writing... Cannot wait for the next one " Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolutelybinge-worthy. You are hooked as soon as you start reading..." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Love these cozy murder mysteries... The characters, the settings are great and I was left feeling I was there with them." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The book is filled with quirky characters... A well-thought-out mystery with some humor thrown in. Wonderful character development... It kept me guessing right to the end." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Marjorie is a force to reckon with for an octogenarian sleuth. I love this murder mystery. Well written and excellent plot." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Henley Royal Regatta - where dark secrets rise to the surface.Attending the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta seems the perfect addition to Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe's summer plans - a week of rowing races, Pimm's and garden parties. But when her friend Frederick's old university chum is found drowned near Henley Bridge - in the exact spot where his cousin died twenty years ago - their riverside idyll turns deadly.As hidden memories surface within the exclusive members' enclosure, Marjorie discovers both deaths may be linked to a historic accident. And when Frederick's life is threatened, Marjorie and friends must act fast to unmask the killer before another body flows downstream.Can the awesome foursome navigate the treacherous waters of Henley's elite society to catch a murderer who's determined to keep the past anchored down?Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, The Mystery Guest and Murder Before Evensong, Murder at the Regatta will take you to the world of rivalry and relentless sleuthing. Join the fabulous four as they take on their trickiest case yet Readers love the Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mysteries: "Loaded with suspects, humour and first-rate writing... Cannot wait for the next one " Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolutely binge-worthy. You are hooked as soon as you start reading..." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Love these cozy murder mysteries... The characters, the settings are great and I was left feeling I was there with them." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The book is filled with quirky characters... A well-thought-out mystery with some humor thrown in. Wonderful character development... It kept me guessing right to the end." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Marjorie is a force to reckon with for an octogenarian sleuth. I love this murder mystery. Well written and excellent plot." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This amazing book describes the final leg of this bestselling series. The author's nurse training concludes when she works in 'yet another hospital in yet another town'.After three months travelling around Asia, Dawn arrives back in England to find herself homeless before embarking on a two-year conversion course in order to fulfil her dream of being a Registered Nurse. The circuitous route to her end goal means she has bags of experience, but this is ignored as she joins a group of younger second-years to find herself the new girl once again. Armed with motorcycle and crash helmet she embarks on her new adventures.Back on the wards she meets a delightful array of patients and a fair share of dragons among qualified nurses.Her community encounters with the rally driving sister whose driving instruction clearly didn't include working through the gears, and GPs who refuse to speak to each other will make you laugh out loud As with the two previous books you will laugh and most likely cry as you turn into a fly on the wall and join this amusing but dedicated nurse once more.

The only thing worse than getting stuck aboard a cruise ship with a murderer, is discovering that your ex is on board...A ruthless killer intent on revenge. Can Rachel get to the bottom of an intriguing mystery before it's too late?Rachel Prince is drawn to investigate when the body of the leader of a Bucket List tour party is discovered in the library on the first day of her Antipodean cruise. Can this seemingly harmless group of elderly people have a killer among them?Rachel thinks she is living the dream. Taking a cruise around Australia and New Zealand as a guest lecturer and meeting up again with her best friend, cruise ship nurse, Sarah. The scene is set for the holiday of a lifetime Difficulties abound for everyone when an interim chief of security causes countless problems and appears to take an intense dislike of Sarah. Not trusting the new chief to get to the bottom of the murder, Rachel investigates on her own, soon discovering that the dead woman from the Bucket List tour party had been receiving anonymous threatening emails. To make matters infinitely worse, Rachel's ex turns up on board, and things start to go horribly wrong.The cruise ship sleuth needs to work fast to find out if one of the gentle elders on the bucket list tour is a murderer while avoiding her ex like the plague.

Suki, a young seal thinks it's her lucky day when she stumbles across a plastic ring left on the beach...What begins as a game, turns out to be anything but, when the ring attaches itself around her neck. Join Suki and her friend Billy in their struggle after finding plastic waste on the beach Suki's best friend, Billy does everything he can to try to remove the ring but it just won't budge.Will Suki survive as the ring grows ever tighter around her neck?From the author of Danny the Caterpillar and other children's picture books, this book carries a simple message: 'Take your rubbish home.'The story not only highlights plastic pollution as a problem, but also contains a message that teaches children how we can help prevent plastic pollution in the oceans. With the world drowning in plastic, it carries a clear message about the damage and suffering one simple plastic ring can do to our wonderful marine life.This brilliant picture book, illustrated by Angela Simonovska, is perfect for readers aged 3-6 who love nature and want to help the environment. It also highlights the incredible work carried out by seal sanctuaries around the United Kingdom.

Rachel Prince is back...Rachel's plans to spend Christmas with her fianc are in tatters after he is called to Italy at short notice.Rather than spend Christmas with her parents, Rachel decides to take a last-minute Canary Island cruise. Sarah, cruise ship nurse and Rachel's best friend is only too pleased to have her along as Sarah's parents are taking their first cruise. With her mother keen for her to settle down she is glad of the moral support.During a coach journey to the port of Southampton, Rachel meets a petulant ma tre d. That evening the same ma tre d is found dead, seemingly a victim of a tragic accident. Rachel can't resist snooping once she suspects an element of foul play. Was it a fatal accident or murder?Chief security officer Jack Waverley finds himself confused and upset when his wife is implicated.Suspects are not in short supply as secrets are uncovered providing opportunity and motive. The killer has an eye on Rachel.Can she find out who is responsible before she ends up as another victim?

What begins as a game, turns out to be anything but, when the ring attaches itself around her neck. Join Suki and her friend Billy in their struggle after finding plastic waste on the beach Suki's best friend, Billy does everything he can to try to remove the ring but it just won't budge.Will Suki survive as the ring grows ever tighter around her neck?From the author of Danny the Caterpillar and other children's picture books, this book carries a simple message: 'Take your rubbish home.'The story not only highlights plastic pollution as a problem, but also contains a message that teaches children how we can help prevent plastic pollution in the oceans. With the world drowning in plastic, it carries a clear message about the damage and suffering one simple plastic ring can do to our wonderful marine life.This brilliant picture book, illustrated by Angela Simonovska, is perfect for readers aged 3-6 who love nature and want to help the environment. It also highlights the incredible work carried out by seal sanctuaries around the United Kingdom

Murder in the Caribbean...Rachel Prince joins the Coral Queen for the holiday of a lifetime accompanied by her parents and her octogenarian friend, Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe.They are shocked when a nun who is part of an exclusive religious party collapses and dies. Could the death have been a result of natural causes? Rachel's best friend - cruise ship nurse - is keen to believe this is the case if it means keeping Rachel out of trouble. Rachel is not convinced, and believes the death is suspicious, particularly when her father shares the nun's dying words.The chief of security initially asks Rachel to assist as all is not what it seems within this religious order but changes his mind when the FBI come aboard.Will Rachel listen? Marjorie is as keen as ever to do a little sleuthing of her own, can she keep Lady Marjorie safe while uncovering the mystery.In the most dangerous challenge to date, Rachel must keep her wits about her to find out what is at stake and discover who is responsible for the nun's murder.

When Rachel Prince cruises, it's no honeymoon...Rachel's dream honeymoon is disrupted when Sarah's eccentric cousin is found dead. With wedding plans up and down, Rachel and Carlos have finally managed to tie the knot and head off on a Mediterranean cruise. Their honeymoon spirals out of control when murder interrupts marital bliss and Carlos receives a mysterious phone call from an old flame.Sarah is struggling to come to terms with the death of her cousin while she and the medical team are battling with the abrasive new junior doctor who wants to make her mark. Will Rachel find the killer and hold on to her new husband with chaos all around? Murder and mayhem are never far away when Rachel takes a cruise.