Murder by CandlelightOne suspicious death. Two amateur sleuths. And an utterly impossible crime The perfect village mystery. A golden age world with an energy that is totally contemporary J. M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder All the ingredients of a classic mystery enormous fun Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners The Cotswolds, 1924. At the Old Forge in the quiet village of Maybury in the Marsh a cry of anguish rings out: lady of the house Amy

with a wonderful range of characters desperately striving to survive as the battle sweeps over them

as she tries to find freedom in a society where the higher her brother rises

but won't say how it happened

besieging castles and fighting bloody battles with brutal frequency

Expertly paced

a fortification guarding Sebastopol

energetic and enchanting

Should Eve pay - she thinks she should - but have the kidnappers underestimated the Toff

Then on the day of her funeral

What if that world suddenly fell apart

A compelling historical crime novel set in the Greek diaspora of 1950s London - that's inspired by a true story - The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou is perfect for fans of Erin Kelly

Something catastrophic is taking place in the distant and totally unexplored depths of Africa from where the mighty river springs