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Cozy mystery book recommendations

Here are five of my favourite cosy murder mysteries perfect to curl up with this autumn. Let me know if you’ve read any of them!

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I’d love to know your favourite crime books!

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Published on September 25, 2021 06:35

Murder at the House on the Hill publication day!

I’m so excited that my first cosy crime novel is out today! You can buy Murder at the House on the Hill in eBook, paperback and as an iBooks audiobook.

Here are the buying links you need:

The Book Depository for free international delivery:

Kobo

‘Superb sleuthing! I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Dedley End and can’t wait to go
back!‘ Heidi Swain, author of Underneath the Christmas Tree

Once Upon A Crime…

Nancy Hunter and her grandmother Jane Hunter run the Dedley Endings Bookshop, selling crime, thriller and mystery books, in a small, quiet Cotswold village where nothing ever happens…

That is, until the wealthy and reclusive Roth family open up their mansion for the first time in thirty years, inviting the people of Dedley End to a lavish engagement party.

While everyone is thrilled to finally look around the mansion on the hill, the festivities are quickly cut short when beautiful Lucy, recently married to young Harry Roth, is found dead after being pushed over the first-floor balustrade.

But who among the guests could have been capable of her murder – and why?

Nancy and Jane decide to investigate – after all, not only do they own a crime themed bookshop, they were also both named after famous literary detectives – but soon wonder if they’ve taken on more than they can handle. Especially when it seems the killer has worked out that they’re hot on their heels…

Can they catch the murderer before the murderer catches up with them? Or will there be a deadly ending to this story?

Join the unlikeliest detective duo for the first of The Dedley End Mysteries series, for fans of Richard Osman and Charlaine Harris’ Aurora Teagarden series.

Praise for Murder at the House on the Hill:

‘Such a fab book – really puts the cosy in cosy crime!’ M. A. Kuzniar, author of Midnight in Everwood

‘This is a brilliant ‘whodunnit’ which gave me some serious Miss Marple feels…it’s absolutely brilliant and a pleasure to read‘ Head in a Book18

‘I loved this brilliant cozy read…it felt very Christie-esque. Nancy and Jane were fab, I loved their relationship. And I can’t wait for more.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

‘I really loved this book…The writing always kept
me guessing what would happen next.’ Reader Review

‘A delightful detective duo, a charming and clever cosy mystery.’ Diane Jeffrey, author of The Silent Friend

‘A cosy, satisfying and enjoyable murder mystery full of intrigue…and even better, with a bookshop too!’ Ella Allbright, author of The Last Charm

‘A well-executed murder mystery…gives us a cozy and sweet Christmas vibes on a small village and I loved every second of it.’ Reader Review

‘Cleverly plotted, highly entertaining and addictive. I loved it!‘ Ruby Speechley, author of The Face at the Window

‘I was hooked on page one…Love the author’s writing style. It has elements of the classic whodunnit…I definitely want more!’ Reader Review

‘A blast! It’s fast paced, fun and it keeps you guessing till the end!…The story is filled with lots of characters and unusual twists.’ Reader Review

‘An enchanting mystery…kept me guessing throughout.’ Jane Isaac, author of One Good Lie

I am a huge fan of murder mysteries, autumn and the festive season, and all things cosy so it’s a dream come true that this book is being published – a cosy crime set at Christmas in the Cotswolds! Basically, I loved writing this book and really hope you will enjoy reading it!

Thank you so much for your support,

Lots of love,

Victoria xxxx

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Published on September 23, 2021 01:00

While you’re waiting to return to Glendale, take a trip with me to Dedley End…

I have had a few messages lately asking if there will be any further books in the Glendale Hall series. I’m so happy that you love this cosy Scottish community where dreams come true as much as I do, and I definitely do not want to leave it behind just yet!

While you’re waiting for news on the next Glendale book, I really hope that you’ll take a trip with me to Dedley End – another cosy community but this time in the Cotswolds where things are not quite what they seem!

Murder at the House on the Hill is of course a crime novel and not a romantic story like the Glendale books but I know you’ll love how cosy it is, the main character of Nancy Hunter and her bookshop, her beloved grandmother Jane, and her journalist best friend Jonathan. Dedley End is a quirky cosy community full of characters I hope you’ll fall in love with and the story is perfect to curl up with on chilly autumn nights with a cup of tea or hot chocolate.

I will share news about Glendale very soon but I really hope you’ll embrace Dedley End too, and enjoy both series with me for a long time to come!!

Much love, Victoria xxxx

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Published on September 17, 2021 00:00

Looking for a cosy Murder mystery …?

My cosy crime novel Murder at the House on the Hill is out next week! A crime bookshop owner tries to solve a murder with her grandmother A book for fans of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Agatha Raisin, Aurora Teagarden and Miss Marple…

Order in eBook or paperback now!

Amazon UK

Amazon US

‘Superb sleuthing! I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Dedley End and can’t wait to go
back!‘ Heidi Swain, author of Underneath the Christmas Tree

Once Upon A Crime…

Nancy Hunter and her grandmother Jane Hunter run the Dedley Endings Bookshop, selling crime, thriller and mystery books, in a small, quiet Cotswold village where nothing ever happens…

That is, until the wealthy and reclusive Roth family open up their mansion for the first time in thirty years, inviting the people of Dedley End to a lavish engagement party.

While everyone is thrilled to finally look around the mansion on the hill, the festivities are quickly cut short when beautiful Lucy, recently married to young Harry Roth, is found dead after being pushed over the first-floor balustrade.

But who among the guests could have been capable of her murder – and why?

Nancy and Jane decide to investigate – after all, not only do they own a crime themed bookshop, they were also both named after famous literary detectives – but soon wonder if they’ve taken on more than they can handle. Especially when it seems the killer has worked out that they’re hot on their heels…

Can they catch the murderer before the murderer catches up with them? Or will there be a deadly ending to this story?

Join the unlikeliest detective duo for the first of The Dedley End Mysteries series, for fans of Richard Osman and Charlaine Harris’ Aurora Teagarden series.