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American Anglophile Dorothy Martin heads to the picturesque city of
Victoria on Vancouver Island to investigate a series of petty
crimes - that soon turn deadly. When Dorothy Martin and her
ex-policeman husband Alan are asked by some good friends to look
into a series of petty crimes that are perplexing the local
Mounties in the picturesque Canadian city of Victoria, they
immediately jump on a plane to British Columbia and settle
themselves into the heart of the local community. Drinking
champagne with the local businessman and would-be politician as
well as cups of tea with the local recluse, they infiltrate all
ranks of Victoria society. But when a young woman goes missing and
a body is discovered, it would appear that the petty crimes have
turned deadly. With their ability to get to the root of a crime and
dig out the culprit, it's not long before Dorothy and Alan realize
they have embarked on a trip that will become far more dangerous
than they ever envisaged.
When an 'unofficial' relative of Alan's arrives from the States,
Dorothy and Alan are drawn into a tangled web of murder and lies.
Dororthy Martin is more than capable of dozing during a raging
storm in her snug house in Sherebury, but the loud ping of an
unexpected text on her husband Alan's phone quickly wakes her up.
Alan's unofficial great-niece, Lucy Bowman, is coming over from the
States for a conference. When Lucy arrives, she gushes about her
fiance, Iain. But Alan makes a disturbing discovery about Lucy's
engagement ring, and no sooner has Iain set foot on UK soil when
he's the victim of a mysterious hit-and-run. Was it an accident, or
murder? Drawn into the police investigation, Dorothy learns that
Iain was not all he seemed to be, and uncovers a shocking trail of
deceit. Can she separate fact from fiction to untangle a deadly web
of lies?
When Dorothy Martin and her husband Alan meet the wealthy Ahmad
family, they are charmed by their courtesy, their perfect English,
their delightful children and their commitment to peace. So when Mr
and Mrs Ahmad disappear without trace, leaving their children
asleep in the local inn, Dorothy feels compelled to find out what's
happened to them.
Introducing spirited female sleuth Elizabeth Fairchild in the first
of the brilliant new Oak Park village mystery series, set in 1920s
Illinois. June, 1925. Having been widowed in the Great War,
Elizabeth Fairchild lives a quiet life at the home of her wealthy
parents in genteel Oak Park village, Illinois. Although she does
her best to avoid emotional entanglements, determined never to be
hurt again, Elizabeth forms a close friendship with gentle Mr
Anthony, who owns the local antiques store. But tragedy strikes
when Mr Anthony is found stabbed to death in the alley behind his
shop. Why would anyone murder a mild-mannered antiques dealer who
simply loved beautiful things? A robbery gone wrong? A gangland
execution? Or could it have something to do with the mysterious
customer who bought a gold pocket watch from Mr Anthony on the day
he died? When one of her father's oldest friends is accused of the
crime, Elizabeth determines to expose the real killer. But her
investigations soon attract unwelcome attention. With gangsters
moving into the neighbourhood from nearby Chicago, Oak Park is no
longer the safe haven it once was. Could Elizabeth be seriously out
of her depth?
When Dorothy Martin and her husband Alan meet the wealthy Ahmad
family, they are charmed by their courtesy, their perfect English,
their delightful children and their commitment to peace. So when Mr
and Mrs Ahmad disappear without trace, leaving their children
asleep in the local inn, Dorothy feels compelled to find out what's
happened to them.
American Anglophile Dorothy Martin uncovers strange goings-on when
she attends the christening of an English aristocrat. Dorothy
Martin and her husband Alan have been invited to rural Suffolk to
take part in the christening of the newest member of the
aristocratic Montcalm family. But on arriving at Dunham Manor, they
discover the household in turmoil as the ceremonial dagger used in
Montcalm family christenings for generations past, has gone
missing. Dorothy and Alan offer their help in locating the ancient
heirloom, but when a stranger is murdered in the village - stabbed
in the back with an ornate dagger - Sir Edwin Montcalm finds
himself the prime suspect in a very puzzling murder. It will take
all Dorothy and Alan's well-honed investigative skills to untangle
a web of long-buried secrets, historic conflicts and murderous
inclinations which threaten to destroy the traditions and the very
existence of the Montcalms' way of life for ever.
American Anglophile Dorothy Martin is celebrating her birthday in
the historic city of Bath, but the discovery of a number of stolen
artefacts throws her plans awry. Retired chief constable Alan
Nesbit and his wife Dorothy Martin are in the beautiful historic
city of Bath to celebrate Dorothy's birthday, enjoying the city's
elegant surroundings, sightseeing, shopping - and champagne. But
the celebrations are curtailed when they discover a curious
assortment of loot in their car boot during a trip to Stonehenge -
from precious artefacts to cheap jumble sale trinkets. The stolen
items are linked to various historic sites in Bath, but how did
they end up in the Martins' car? As Dorothy and Alan seek to prove
their innocence and catch a thief, they are soon swept into a
conspiracy that runs much deeper and darker . . .
When an 'unofficial' relative of Alan's arrives from the States,
Dorothy and Alan are drawn into a tangled web of murder and lies.
Dororthy Martin is more than capable of dozing during a raging
storm in her snug house in Sherebury, but the loud ping of an
unexpected text on her husband Alan's phone quickly wakes her up.
Alan's unofficial great-niece, Lucy Bowman, is coming over from the
States for a conference. When Lucy arrives, she gushes about her
fiance, Iain. But Alan makes a disturbing discovery about Lucy's
engagement ring, and no sooner has Iain set foot on UK soil when
he's the victim of a mysterious hit-and-run. Was it an accident, or
murder? Drawn into the police investigation, Dorothy learns that
Iain was not all he seemed to be, and uncovers a shocking trail of
deceit. Can she separate fact from fiction to untangle a deadly web
of lies?
Introducing spirited female sleuth Elizabeth Fairchild in the first
of the brilliant new Oak Park village mystery series, set in 1920s
Illinois. June, 1925. Having been widowed in the First World War,
Elizabeth Fairchild lives a quiet life at the home of her wealthy
parents in genteel Oak Park village, Illinois. Although she does
her best to avoid emotional entanglements, determined never to be
hurt again, Elizabeth forms a close friendship with gentle Mr
Anthony, who owns the local antiques store. But tragedy strikes
when Mr Anthony is found stabbed to death in the alley behind his
shop. Why would anyone murder a mild-mannered antiques dealer who
simply loved beautiful things? A robbery gone wrong? A gangland
execution? Or could it have something to do with the mysterious
customer who bought a gold pocket watch from Mr Anthony on the day
he died? When one of her father's oldest friends is accused of the
crime, Elizabeth determines to expose the real killer. But her
investigations soon attract unwelcome attention. With gangsters
moving into the neighbourhood from nearby Chicago, Oak Park is no
longer the safe haven it once was. Could Elizabeth be seriously out
of her depth?
American Anglophile Dorothy Martin tackles a tricky puzzle in the
historic university town of Cambridge Dorothy Martin isn't overly
enthusiastic when her husband, retired police detective Alan
Nesbitt, invites her to accompany him to a conference in Cambridge,
picturing cramped student accommodation. But St Stephen's turns out
to be recently renovated, and, bolstered by en suite facilities,
Dorothy is looking forward to exploring the historic and beautiful
city. It is not long, though, before disaster strikes: lost in the
maze of college buildings, Dorothy stumbles into a laboratory . . .
and is shocked to find what looks like a pool of blood on the
floor. She flees, to fetch help, but when Alan checks it out, there
is nothing to be found. Was she mistaken? Or has a terrible crime
been committed? Dorothy, who can never resist a puzzle, determines
to find out.
When Dorothy Martin and her husband Alan meet the wealthy Ahmad
family, they are charmed by their courtesy, their perfect English,
their delightful children and their commitment to peace. So when Mr
and Mrs Ahmad disappear without trace, leaving their children
asleep in the local inn, Dorothy feels compelled to find out what's
happened to them.
Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired Chief Constable Alan
Nesbitt, go on a trip to Orkney in Scotland to visit an old friend
and see some intriguing Stone Age excavations. They realize there's
considerable dissension between the archaeologists and the
principal donor for the newest dig, a wealthy and abrasive
American. When a more recent corpse is found at the dig, various
suspects are named, but there's not enough evidence to bring a case
against anyone. Dorothy, always sensitive to atmosphere and the
undercurrent of tension pervading the project, has become
fascinated by the strong aura of the ancient past that pervades
Orkney, and she and Alan launch an unofficial investigation into
the murder.
A Dorothy Martin mystery
Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired Chief Constable Alan
Nesbitt, are on holiday in the idyllic English village of Broadway
when they stumble across the body of a man who appears to have
fallen down a disused quarry. When it is revealed that the man, a
local farmer, was probably pushed over the edge, and that the
police have failed to find any suspects or motives for the murder,
Dorothy can t help but get involved . . ."
Fans of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers will enjoy this very
traditional British cozy - Booklist A Dorothy Martin mystery
Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired Chief Constable Alan
Nesbitt, have just visited Buckingham Palace, where Alan was
awarded the George Cross, when they and a friend, retired Chief
Inspector Jonathan Quinn, stumble across the body of a young girl
hidden in St James' Park. Wondering what led to the unfortunate
girl's demise, Dorothy can't help but get involved in the case when
Jonathan calls the next day and admits he knew who the victim was .
. .
"The new 'Dorothy Martin' mystery - "Dorothy Martin and her
husband, retired Chief Constable Alan Nesbitt, are on holiday in
the idyllic English village of Broadway when they stumble across
the body of a man who appears to have fallen down a disused quarry.
When it is revealed that the man, a local farmer, was probably
pushed over the edge, and that the police have failed to find any
suspects or motives for the murder, Dorothy can't help but get
involved . . .
The new 'Dorothy Martin' mystery - When Dorothy Martin and her
husband, retired Chief Constable Alan Nesbitt, are invited to a
country house weekend, they expect nothing more explosive than the
Guy Fawkes fireworks. Having read every Agatha Christie ever
written, Dorothy should have known better. Rendered isolated and
incommunicado by the storm, Dorothy and Alan nevertheless manage to
work out what in the world has been happening at ancient Branston
Abbey.
How can Dorothy Martin clear an elderly woman of murder - when she
can't remember if she did it or not? American Anglophile Dorothy
Martin and her husband, retired chief constable Alan Nesbit, are
enjoying a pleasant - albeit rain-soaked - stay in the historic
university city of Durham with their old friend David Tregarth.
Castle tours and cathedral services fill their days as they wander
up and down the steep, cobbled lanes of the medieval city. But the
holiday comes to an abrupt halt when David's elderly great-aunt is
accused of the murder of a fellow patient at her nursing home. How
could a frail dementia sufferer commit such a terrible deed?
Dorothy is determined to prove Aunt Amanda's innocence, and
launches into an unofficial investigation. But as she and David
navigate their way amongst reckless students, inefficient police
work and witnesses who have lost the ability to remember, the
investigation soon becomes as twisty, slippery and treacherous as
the damp cobblestones outside . . .
American Anglophile Dorothy Martin heads to the picturesque city of
Victoria on Vancouver Island to investigate a series of petty
crimes - that soon turn deadly. When Dorothy Martin and her
ex-policeman husband Alan are asked by some good friends to look
into a series of petty crimes that are perplexing the local
Mounties in the picturesque Canadian city of Victoria, they
immediately jump on a plane to British Columbia and settle
themselves into the heart of the local community. Drinking
champagne with the local businessman and would-be politician as
well as cups of tea with the local recluse, they infiltrate all
ranks of Victoria society. But when a young woman goes missing and
a body is discovered, it would appear that the petty crimes have
turned deadly. With their ability to get to the root of a crime and
dig out the culprit, it's not long before Dorothy and Alan realize
they have embarked on a trip that will become far more dangerous
than they ever envisaged.
When a wealthy Iraqi couple disappear following a concert at
Sherebury Cathedral, American Anglophile Dorothy Martin
investigates. When Dorothy Martin and her husband Alan meet the
wealthy Ahmad family, they are charmed by their courtesy, their
perfect English, their delightful children and their commitment to
peace. Following a concert at Sherebury Cathedral, the Ahmads offer
to host a party afterwards at the Rose and Crown pub. But Mr and
Mrs Ahmad don't show up. Their children are asleep upstairs at the
inn, but the parents are nowhere to be found . . . With suspicions
of kidnap and even murder being raised, Dorothy and Alan feel
compelled to assist the police and MI5 in their efforts to find
their new friends, a search that will take them to London and the
murky world of big business, politics and even terrorism . . .
American Anglophile Dorothy Martin is celebrating her birthday in
the historic city of Bath, but the discovery of a number of stolen
artefacts throws her plans awry. Retired chief constable Alan
Nesbit and his wife Dorothy Martin are in the beautiful historic
city of Bath to celebrate Dorothy's birthday, enjoying the city's
elegant surroundings, sightseeing, shopping - and champagne. But
the celebrations are curtailed when they discover a curious
assortment of loot in their car boot during a trip to Stonehenge -
from precious artefacts to cheap jumble sale trinkets. The stolen
items are linked to various historic sites in Bath, but how did
they end up in the Martins' car? As Dorothy and Alan seek to prove
their innocence and catch a thief, they are soon swept into a
conspiracy that runs much deeper and darker . . .
How can Dorothy Martin clear an elderly woman of murder - when she
can't remember if she did it or not? American Anglophile Dorothy
Martin and her husband, retired chief constable Alan Nesbit, are
enjoying a pleasant - albeit rain-soaked - stay in the historic
university city of Durham with their old friend David Tregarth.
Castle tours and cathedral services fill their days as they wander
up and down the steep, cobbled lanes of the medieval city. But the
holiday comes to an abrupt halt when David's elderly great-aunt is
accused of the murder of a fellow patient at her nursing home. How
could a frail dementia sufferer commit such a terrible deed?
Dorothy is determined to prove Aunt Amanda's innocence, and
launches into an unofficial investigation. But as she and David
navigate their way amongst reckless students, inefficient police
work and witnesses who have lost the ability to remember, the
investigation soon becomes as twisty, slippery and treacherous as
the damp cobblestones outside . . .
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