Death at the Tavern (Higgins & Hawke Mystery 1) by Lee Strauss – Due to be released in January. In Boston in 1931, Dr Haley Higgins is hunting for the person who killed her brother 7 years before. When another murder occurs she and reporter, Samantha Hawke, team up to investigate. The Golden Tresses of … [Read more…]
Find some entertaining reading with this collection of some of the most popular historical mystery novels of 2018. “The Widows of Malabar Hill (Mystery of 1920s India 1)” by Sujata Massey – In the first novel in this new series, Perveen Mistry is one of the first female lawyers in India. Her investigation into a … [Read more…]
2017 has been an excellent year for new historical mysteries and here are some of the most popular, both one-off novels and those that are part of a much-loved series. “The Long Drop” by Denise Mina is part novel and part factual account of the 1958 trial of a serial killer, which won the 2017 … [Read more…]
Here is the last half of this list of popular historical mysteries that have a winter theme and are perfect fireside-reading this festive season. “Thou Shell of Death” by Nicholas Blake – A former World War One pilot is sent letters threatening his murder on Boxing Day. On the fateful day he gathers together everyone … [Read more…]
If you’re a fan of historical mysteries you will love this list of popular winter-themed historical mystery stories and novels to enjoy reading over the festive season. There are books by best-selling mystery writers from past and present. “Hercule Poirot’s Christmas” (aka “A Holiday for Murder” and “Murder for Christmas”) by Agatha Christie – the … [Read more…]
Samhain, which has now become Halloween, is one of four pagan festivals celebrated over the course of a year, the others being Imbolc, Beltane and Lughnasadh. Its origins go back at least 2,000 years and possibly a lot longer, having been celebrated by the Irish Celts. Traditionally held from the evening of 31 October until … [Read more…]
“The Dead Duke“, the second novel in my Campbell & MacPherson historical mystery series, is now available for pre-order and will be released on 7 November. To celebrate, “Lady Tinbough’s Dilemma“, the first book in the series, will be free to download from Amazon between 3 and 4 November, while the new book’s pre-order price … [Read more…]
Diana Gabaldon’s best-selling “Outlander” novels and the TV series based on them are set in the Highlands of Scotland, beginning in 1743 and major events occur between then and 45 years later to make the country an entirely different place by 1788, when my novels, set in the Scottish Lowlands area of Edinburgh, are based. … [Read more…]
Congratulations to Dayana V. who won my big historical mystery novel giveaway and has 5 great books in the post on their way to her. Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway. I really enjoyed reading all the comments about why you love historical mysteries.
I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new novel, “Campbell & MacPherson 1: Lady Tinbough’s Dilemma” today. It is the first in a series of historical cozy mysteries set in Georgian-era Edinburgh and combines humour, romance and mystery. You can read the first chapter on this website here or download a sample to try … [Read more…]