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Murder At Elm House

Murder At Elm House
  • Author(s): Helena Dixon
  • Location(s): Devon
  • Genre(s): Crime
  • Era(s): 1930s

1934. Accidental amateur sleuth Kitty Underhay is being escorted by ex-army captain Matthew Bryant on an errand of mercy, as she takes a basket of grapes to her nemesis Mrs Craven, who is recuperating from a recent operation. But...

Saltblood

Saltblood
  • Author(s): Francesca De Tores
  • Location(s): Caribbean, Netherlands, Plymouth
  • Genre(s): Historical, Adventure
  • Era(s): 17th Century

In a rented room outside Plymouth in 1685, a daughter is born as her half-brother is dying. Her mother makes a decision: Mary will become Mark, and Ma will continue to collect his inheritance money. Mary’s dual existence as...

The Beach Hut

The Beach Hut
  • Author(s): Veronica Henry
  • Location(s): Woolacombe
  • Genre(s): Fiction, Romance
  • Era(s): Modern

On Everdene Sands, a row of beach huts holds the secrets of the families who own them – secrets of unrequited love, plain old-fashioned lust, childhood dreams and long-forgotten hopes… ‘FOR SALE: a rare opportunity to purchase a beach...

The Lost Garden

The Lost Garden
  • Author(s): Helen Humphreys
  • Location(s): Devon, London
  • Genre(s): Fiction, Historical
  • Era(s): WW2

It’s Spring 1941 and London is being destroyed by the Blitz. Gwen Davis, a young horticulturist, leaves the city for the Devon countryside. In charge of a troop of Land Girls, her job is to rebuild the grounds of...

The Winter Companion

The Winter Companion
  • Author(s): Mimi Matthews
  • Location(s): Devon
  • Genre(s): Historical, Romance
  • Era(s): Victorian

She Needed to be Seen… As a lady’s companion, Clara Hartwright never receives much attention from anyone. And that’s precisely how she likes it. With a stormy past, and an unconventional plan for her future, it’s far safer to...

A Game for All the Family

A Game for All the Family
  • Author(s): Sophie Hannah
  • Location(s): Devon
  • Genre(s): Mystery
  • Era(s): Modern

After escaping form Muswell Hill in London and a career that nearly destroyed her, Justine plans to spend her days doing as little as possible in her beautiful home in Devon. But soon after the move, her daughter Ellen...

Death on Dartmoor Edge

Death on Dartmoor Edge
  • Author(s): Stephanie Austin
  • Location(s): Dartmoor, Devon
  • Genre(s): Cozy Mystery
  • Era(s): Contemporary

Devon Mysteries Book 8 Juno Browne, self-proclaimed Domestic Goddess who can turn her hand to cleaning, dog walking or home help jobs, is feeling overworked and underpaid. Her elderly client, Maisie is demanding more of her time and staff...

Devil’s Way

Devil’s Way
  • Author(s): Robert Bryndza
  • Location(s): Dartmoor, The West Country
  • Genre(s): Crime, Thriller
  • Era(s): 2018

Private Detective Kate Marshall 4 THE TRUTH HIDES IN THE DARK Kate Marshall’s investigation into a young boy’s disappearance sends her down an unexpectedly twisted path in a riveting thriller by multi-million bestselling author, Robert Bryndza.  When Private Investigator...

The Admiral’s Daughter (8)

The Admiral’s Daughter (8)
  • Author(s): Julian Stockwin
  • Location(s): Cornwall, Devon
  • Genre(s): Fiction, Historical
  • Era(s): Early 1800s

1803. Tensions are escalating again between England and France. While the Royal Navy launches reconnaissance, rescue missions and spies on the continent, French privateer ships are lurking in English waters poised to strike at British trade. Smugglers, perilous storms...

The Book of Summers

The Book of Summers
  • Author(s): Emylia Hall
  • Location(s): Devon, Hungary, London
  • Genre(s): Fiction
  • Era(s): Late 1980s onwards

Beth Lowe has been sent a parcel. Inside is a letter informing her that her long-estranged mother has died, and a scrapbook Beth has never seen before. Entitled The Book of Summers, it’s stuffed with photographs and mementos complied...

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