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…]
To celebrate the upcoming release of “Campbell & MacPherson 1: Lady Tinbough’s Dilemma” on 17 March, I have 5 historical mystery paperbacks to be sent to a lucky winner. Rules The Giveaway is hosted by Gleam and is open internationally in anyone over 18. To enter you just have to say why you want to … [Read more…]
Agatha Christie’s novels need no introduction. The only tough choice is which to recommend. Of the Miss Marple stories, “A Murder is Announced” is probably my favourite, beginning with the clever idea of a murder announcement in a newspaper and containing an interesting mix of characters and a plot full of twists and turns. Of … [Read more…]
Here are some wonderful historical detective TV shows based on novels. Adaptations of Agatha Christie’s Novels and Stories “Miss Marple” – The British 1980s series starred Joan Hickson in the title role and effectively mixed the elements of murder and cozy village life. 12 episodes were made over a course of 3 seasons. The programme … [Read more…]
My upcoming novel, “Campbell & MacPherson 1: Lady Tinbough’s Dilemma” is set in eighteenth century Edinburgh. When I began planning it I didn’t actually realise that there wasn’t a police force in the Georgian era and, with Scotland being run differently from England at the time, it was surprisingly difficult to find out who would … [Read more…]
I’m happy to announce that my new historical novel, “Campbell & MacPherson 1: Lady Tinbough’s Dilemma” is now available for pre-order here (Amazon US) and here (Amazon UK). This is the first novel in a light-hearted cozy mystery series set in Georgian-era Edinburgh. Book description: Ishbel Campbell is used to being alone. She attends university … [Read more…]