Two reclusive sisters. A crumbling mansion. A dead doppelgänger. The New York Times bestseller from the author known as the American Agatha Christie.  The Birches was one of the grand mansions of the 1920s, with a ballroom, tennis courts, and, of course, a swimming pool. But after the crash of ’29, when Lois and Judith’s father killed himself to escape his debts, the family turned the summer home into a fulltime retreat from the world. Decades later, Judith is the queen of New York society, a fast-living beauty whose nerves are beginning to fray, while Lois still lives in the dilapidated old mansion, writing mystery novels to pay the bills. She is about to encounter a mystery of her own. To stave off a nervous breakdown, Judith moves in with her kid sister. Terrified of an unnamed threat, she nails her windows shut and locks the door. Soon, a woman is found dead in the pool—a stranger who bears a shocking resemblance to Judith. In a family with a history of tragedy, a chilling new chapter is about to be written.

Bookshop owner Flora Steele and writer Jack Carrington fell in love solving mysteries. Now they’re taking their first steps as husband and wife… straight into their most perplexing case yet.Sussex, 1958: A radiant Flora is being twirled across the dancefloor by her dashing new husband, Jack. It’s the perfect wedding in Abbeymead, until a mysterious stranger is found dead just outside the village.But when Flora finds an envelope tucked into the man’s silver cigarette case, the address is key to discovering the poor chap’s name – Russell Farr. He isn’tknown to any of the villagers, so at first all signs point to a tragic accident. That is, until they discover Farr previously worked at the esteemed Cleve College, where Jack is now a writer-in-residence.The college has made Jack feel uneasy ever since he learned his predecessor drowned in its lake, and now it appears a second suspicious death is connected to it. But who would want two mild-mannered academics dead?Could it be Jocelyn, the ambitious young teacher with her sights set on the top? Joe, the sly porter living beyond his means? Or perhaps Maurice, the college dean who seems far more interested in power than educating students?Just when it looks like no amount of studying will crack this case, a chance encounter brings Flora closer to the truth. But when Jack goes missing,it seems someone is determined to teach them both a lesson.Can Flora and Jack outwit the killer before they graduate to becoming the next victims? Or will their first case as husband and wife be their last?An absolutely page-turning cosy mystery, packed with unforgettable characters and sensational twists! Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Joy Ellis.Readers love the Flora Steele Mysteries:‘Fantastic!!! Absolutely devoured this book in one sitting!!…Another explosive book in an absolutely addictive series!!!… Gorgeous… Amazing… Stunning… My heart was also in my throat on several occasions… OMG!!!! THAT ENDING!!!! LOVE, LOVE, ABSOLUTELY LOVED!!!!… ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! DID I MENTION I LOVED IT???!!!!… Clear your schedules as you won't be able to put this book down!… Kept me turning the pages late at night!!… I LOVED it.’ Bookworm86, ?????‘Amazing… A top-notch cosy mystery… An engaging, intelligent and intriguing murder mystery that I found totally absorbing.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘What a joy… Fabulous… Totally fantastic… I highly recommend this outstandingly fabulous book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I adore this series so much. I could read them over and over again… A wonderful mystery series.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I absolutely love this book! I was so captivated… I could not put this book down… I read this book in one sitting!… Amazing.’ thenerdandherbooks, ?????

MEET ABBY FINCH. SHE’S THE BUSY MUM OF THREE, AN EXPERT GARDENER AND THE STAR OF YOUR NEW FAVOURITE COZY MURDER MYSTERY.Abby Finch arrives at the old church hall armed with festive mistletoe and holly, ready to decorate. But within moments of her walking through the door, tragedy strikes . . .Edward Marsh reaches to test the antique star at the top of the tree. There’s a fizz and the lights go out.Abby hears the sickening thud of a body hitting the floor. When the lights turn back on, Edward is dead.It soon becomes clear it was no accident.The real victim should have been Gregory Tatton. Dapper silver fox. Popular with the ladies of the seniors’ lunch club. A known blackmailer . . .Abby is desperate to find out the truth, but putting herself in danger isn’t on her Christmas wish list.Who’s been naughty? Who’s been nice? Who’s hiding the fact they’re a murderer?Fans of Faith Martin, Jane Adams, Frances Evesham, M.C. Beaton, Clare Chase or Jeanne M. Dams will love this addictive cozy mystery!READERS LOVE MURDER UNDER THE MISTLETOE:????? ‘Great cozy mystery with intelligent sleuthing, well-drawn characters, and some really wow surprises.’ Jan T.????? ‘I love a cozy mystery, add in a Christmas setting and it makes for a great read. Great story and characters. Well written. I really enjoyed it.’ Stacey P.????? ‘A delightful cozy murder mystery with a steady pace and an ensemble of compelling characters. Eager to explore more from this author in the future.’ Karin H.???? ‘This cozy murder mystery has a lovely seasonal feel and rural setting.’ Yvonne C.???? ‘This was a nice cozy read. Definitely one to curl up with and have a nice cup of tea. Winter cozy mysteries are the best.’ Moniqua S.???? ‘A quirky main character, a charming little village, murder and mayhem — the perfect recipe for a cozy mystery. This talented author has written a page turner. The story moves quickly with a cast of realistic characters.’ Brenda B.???? ‘This book proved to be the ideal cozy mystery, perfectly timed for the holiday season.’ Miranda S.???? ‘Charming Christmas cozy mystery with a lovely female protagonist. I thought Abby was very well written, you feel as if you know her. Clever plotting and some truly hateful villains too.’ Amanda P.???? ‘A well written story with a very clever plot and a great mystery which kept my interest all the way through — for once I had no idea who might have done it.’ Avril H.MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE AMATEUR SLEUTHBrilliant gardener and the busy mum of three, Abby Finch’s dreams of winning gold at Chelsea Flower Show were put on hold by an unplanned pregnancy and marriage. But she wouldn’t have it any other way. These days she’s kept on her toes looking after her beloved family, running her own business and dealing with her imminent divorce. In an effort to keep things cordial, she’s allowed her ex to bully her into restoring the garden of his family home. Thankfully she’s surrounded herself with a great group of friends to lean on.THE SETTINGPretty Maybridge is a charming village set in the sheep-dotted Cotswolds hills, with a long history stretching back to Tudor times. It’s the type of place where everyone knows each other, but there's a wonderful bookshop on the corner of the bridge, a popular riverside café and a bustling market at Christmastime. And with Bristol nearby and a big supermarket round the corner.ALSO BY LIZ FIELDINGA MAYBRIDGE MURDER MYSTERYBook 1: MURDER AMONG THE ROSESBook 2: MURDER UNDER THE MISTLETOE