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September 4, 2020
Playing With Matches Free
September 2nd is when World War Two was finally declared a victory, and this year marks the 75th anniversary of that event. On September 2nd, 1945 Japan had officially surrendered to the Allies, following the German surrender 4 months earlier. The Surrender Document was signed in Tokyo Bay aboard the battleship USS Missouri, the last battleship to ever be commissioned by the United States.
Life Magazine reported that as soon as people heard the news, people began celebrating “as if joy had been rationed and saved up for three years, eight months and seven days since Sunday, December 7th, 1941.” New York’s City’s Times Square had the largest crowd in its entire history gathered there to celebrate.
The celebrations were so exuberant that they became a frenzy. By noon, 5 inch deep piles of cloth scraps and ticker tape had been thrown on the streets and sidewalks by workers in New York’s Garment district. Everybody was offering each other beer and wine, and streets across the globe were filled with singing, dancing, firecrackers, hugs and kisses (especially by young ladies to servicemen). Waves of friendly pillow fights erupted in cities like San Francisco out of pure elation and joy. What followed were hangovers, prayerful thanksgivings and the start of a brand new era for the entire globe: The Atomic Age.
World War Two was the largest global conflict in world history, affecting over 100 million people and over 30 countries. It also has the highest fatality rate in world history, with records of 70 to 80 million fatalities, and estimates of up to 17 million civilian deaths. The war is generally considered to have started on September 1st, 1939 when Germany invaded Poland.
In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War Two, I'm offering Playing with Matches for FREE for a limited time. Enjoy reading this well-researched, dramatic story of what it was like to be a teenager in Hitler's Germany. A slightly different perspective than many world war two novels.
Also available in German: https://smarturl.it/GZpwm
Grab your free copy now!
Sale ends on September 6th.
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I was compelled to write Playing with Matches a few years ago when a friend of ours sat on our couch and started telling us his story from when he was a young teenager in Hitler Youth and what happened to him directly after the war. It was very compelling and told from a different angle than any world war 2 novels that I had seen. Most books and movies tell stories of world war two heroes who were fighter pilots or soldiers in the field. Not many focus on the young people who bravely resisted from inside the ranks of Hitler's Youth.
Meet Oncle Alfred – former member of Hitler Youth
While visiting my husband's uncle and aunt a few years ago, we had the presence of mind to record Alfred's story. Here are the English transcripts from his interview.
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I was born Alfred Radke in Tuckum Latvia 1929. From 1934 we live in Santen, That’s where Martha (ed note: my mother-in-law) was born. In 1936 we were back in Tukum. We swapped a few times. In 1938 we were back in Santen In 1939 we left Latvia for the province of Varegau It was an operation officially called ‘Back Home in the Reich’ for Germans. Hitler and Stalin made a pact. Hitler took the Germans and Stalin took the land.
We were on the train and as we were leaving on one track on the other track came the Red army with weapons and tanks. It was my first time I saw tanks. We travelled to the port of Liebow. The military was there too and as we left to go onto the ships the land was taken over. The Red army took over the official leadership, even today we don’t know what happened to the Latvian officials and where they fled to. They had destroyed all records.
We left Latvia and went to Danzig. Danzig is a good harbor with two cities. Then we went to Poznen and nearby in Ebenhausen. We settled and lived until 1945. In 1934 Dad was already called into the military. He was eventually killed in Gotha, Thuringen through a bomb attack. He was buried/funeral in Ebenhausen.
In 1945 the Red army came and we fled with our horses and wagons. We had a Polish worker that worked for us at the farm and he drove the wagon. Because we only had one horse we were given another (named Max) by our neighbor because they had three horses. We were always borrowing things to each other and so when it came time to flee we were helping each other. We fled until Brandenburg.
On the way we came to Cottbus. Martha got sick and we had to wait there for eight days, by then the thunder from the cannons was so loud we finally kept going until Hohenseefeld. There we stayed at the family ‘Theil’. We lived in the horse stall and that’s where I was enrolled into the Reich work ministry. I was taken to Bad Willsnacker on the Elbe for training, then I was in Brandenburg working the Flak 88 guns.
I had never seen a Flak gun. We had seen the military with normal guns but never these flak guns and we got there in the evening. The ones who were there before had been sent to the front. They were 18 or 19 years old. So we’re on the cannons in the evening. It was so loud. We were deaf and dumb. So, ya they told us when you fire you close your eyes and open your mouth. YA boom! (chuckles)
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August 28, 2020
Murder on Location is Here!
The 4th Rosa Reed Mystery
Here’s a teaser from Chapter 1.
>> One of the first things that attracted Rosa Reed to Dr. Larry Rayburn, assistant medical examiner for the Santa Bonita Police Department, had been that he was the picture of Texas charm. As a former Woman Police Constable for the London Metropolitan Police, Rosa had worked with many pathologists and found most capable and efficient, but they were a little, well, “stiff”. Perhaps that came with the job of examining corpses all day. Larry Rayburn, however, defied any stereotypes Rosa had ever had. As a Londoner, she appreciated his gentle formality—but just below that was a funny, unpretentious, and kind man that Rosa enjoyed. Click here to continue reading. <<<
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August 21, 2020
Meet my co-author, a real live movie extra!
As promised, this week I'd like to introduce you to my co-writer, Denise Jaden, whose day job is working as an Extra in Vancouver, Canada.
Writing Murder on Location was a lot of fun and if you like movies, especially getting a sneak peek behind the scenes of film making, I think you'll enjoy it too. The release date is less then a week away, so make sure you've pre-ordered your copy if you would like it to magically show up on your device on August 27th.
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Denise Jaden is the author of several young adult novels and nonfiction books for writers, including the NaNoWriMo-popular guide Fast Fiction. Her new Cozy Culinary Mystery Series will launch later this year, and you can add the first book to your reading list on GoodReads. In her spare time, she homeschools her son (a budding filmmaker), acts in TV and movies, and dances with a Polynesian dance troupe. She lives just outside Vancouver, British Columbia, with her husband, son, and one very spoiled cat.
1. How long have you been working in the film industry, and where do you work?
I started doing “extra work” or “background/BG” about seven years ago. At first, I signed up my son to try it out, but it often worked out well for me to work along with him or on my own as well. We get called all over the lower mainland, from several of the downtown studios to on-location shoots out in the remote town of Hope, and everything in between.
2. Have you met anyone famous? If so, who?
Background performers are usually dissuaded from speaking to cast members, however, I’ve given “the nod” to Sandra Bullock and Clive Owen among others, and have been on some super friendly sets where I’ve gotten into conversations with some fairly famous people in Crafty (the snack area).
My favorite story is of when I got to not only meet, but work several seasons of a TV series with my teenage celebrity crush, Jack Wagner. At fifteen, I was part of his fan club, and so I brought a photo/card he’d sent me long ago to work one day to show him. He is super sweet and friendly and offered to take a photo with me and the card.
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3. What's your favorite thing about working as an extra?
This is a toss up between the food and the plentiful writing time. I have been really spoiled in the food department—enjoying everything from prime rib to grilled ahi tuna and Crème Brule. It’s such a treat to be cooked for, no matter what the dish! But I’ve also penned probably close to a dozen novels while working on set. There is a lot of downtime, and I find it much easier to concentrate among all the creative folk, where my only obligation is to go to set when they call me than I do at home. I am constantly saying that I love my job, and I mean it!
4. What's your least favorite thing about working as an extra?
Okay, sure, there are a few drawbacks, like not finding out your call time or what you’ll need to pack for wardrobe until almost midnight (when you have to be on set by six a.m.) Or sticking hot shots on every surface of your body when you’re shivering for twelve hours in a tent in the middle of winter. It is definitely a job where you have to take the bad along with the good, but I appreciate the perks enough to grin and bear the not-so-fun parts.
5. In Murder on Location, we meet a couple of actors who are a little hard to work with. Is this common in real life? Hopefully you haven't witnessed a death on set!
While I have not been in the unfortunate circumstance of witnessing a death on set, I actually have several BG friends who have tragic memories of stunts gone wrong that will stay with them forever. I’m thankful I have not been around on any of those awful days.
As far as actors who are a little hard to work with, I’d have to say that for the most part, the majority of them are really pleasant. There have been a few that seemed testy, or argued with a director here or there. As background performers, we don’t generally have to get too close, especially when actors are having a bad day, but I do recall one instance where a few of us had been instructed to walk quite close to the camera and an actor yelled at us for making too much noise on the gravel. That’s about the worst that I have personally experienced.
All in all, though, it’s a great job and suits me and my lifestyle perfectly. I look forward to many more years as a background performer/author.
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August 14, 2020
Back to the Movies
Writing Murder on Location was a lot of fun and if you like movies, especially getting a sneak peek behind the scenes of film making, I think you'll enjoy it too. Next week I'll introduce you to my co-writer, Denise Jaden, whose day job is working as an Extra in Vancouver. Stay tuned!
Going to the cinema was a popular social past time in the 1950s, with thousands of people flocking to their local movie theatres.
Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, James Stewart, and Marlon Brando were some of the biggest names in Hollywood at the time. Romantic comedies and musicals were all the rage, with the occasional suspenseful thriller. Hollywood began marketing to youth as well as popularizing the concept of the rebel antihero, as was portrayed by James Dean and Marlon Brando.
1956 was a particularly great year for movies, with many classics being released. This is part of the reason why I began the Rosa Reed series in the early summer of 1956.
Here's a quick overview of a few of the greatest films from 1956.
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The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments, produced and directed, by Cecil B. DeMille, provides a dramatic portrayal of the biblical story of Moses. While DeMille took creative liberty in retelling the story, he put a great amount of effort into recreating the setting. The movie was filmed in Egypt and Mount Sinai and boasted one of the largest sets ever used to make a film. Not surprisingly, The Ten Commandments was the most expensive film made at the time of its release.
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Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days is a lighthearted adventure-comedy featuring the likes of David Niven and Cantinflas. The story portrays the adventures of a Victorian gentleman and his servant Passepartout whose stark differences and many quirks provide comedic relief.
The film received great attention for its extensive all-star cast of 46 celebrities, many of whom made only a brief appearance.
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The King and I
The 1956 version of The King and I received much critical acclaim and commercial success. The film won 5 Oscars and was among the highest-grossing films of the year.
Based on the 1944 book Anna and the King of Siam, by Margaret Landon, the film shows a widowed mother, and governesses, as she struggles to teach the English language and customs in the palace in Bangkok. When a group of European diplomats arrives, she attempts to prepare a welcoming party in efforts to change the Western perception of the King.
What is your favorite film from the1950s?
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Don't miss MURDER ON LOCATION ~ Pre-order now!
Murder's a wrap!
Private Investigator Rosa Reed has finally accepted that her girlhood romance with Detective Miguel Belmonte has no hope of being rekindled, but when his actress girlfriend gets embroiled in a murder on her movie set, it's more than a movie schedule that's upsetting. Can Rosa put aside matters of the heart long enough to help Miguel solve the case?
★★★★★
Diego Movie
Watch Diego in action!
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Back to the Movies + Diego!
To celebrate the upcoming release of the 4th Rosa Reed Mystery I'm giving away paperback editions of the first THREE Rosa Reed books. Good luck!
Enter to Win!
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Writing Murder on Location was a lot of fun and if you like movies, especially getting a sneak peek behind the scenes of film making, I think you'll enjoy it too. Next week I'll introduce you to my co-writer, Denise Jaden, whose day job is working as an Extra in Vancouver. Stay tuned!
Going to the cinema was a popular social past time in the 1950s, with thousands of people flocking to their local movie theatres.
Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, James Stewart, and Marlon Brando were some of the biggest names in Hollywood at the time. Romantic comedies and musicals were all the rage, with the occasional suspenseful thriller. Hollywood began marketing to youth as well as popularizing the concept of the rebel antihero, as was portrayed by James Dean and Marlon Brando.
1956 was a particularly great year for movies, with many classics being released. This is part of the reason why I began the Rosa Reed series in the early summer of 1956.
Here's a quick overview of a few of the greatest films from 1956.
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The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments, produced and directed, by Cecil B. DeMille, provides a dramatic portrayal of the biblical story of Moses. While DeMille took creative liberty in retelling the story, he put a great amount of effort into recreating the setting. The movie was filmed in Egypt and Mount Sinai and boasted one of the largest sets ever used to make a film. Not surprisingly, The Ten Commandments was the most expensive film made at the time of its release.
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Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days is a lighthearted adventure-comedy featuring the likes of David Niven and Cantinflas. The story portrays the adventures of a Victorian gentleman and his servant Passepartout whose stark differences and many quirks provide comedic relief.
The film received great attention for its extensive all-star cast of 46 celebrities, many of whom made only a brief appearance.
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The King and I
The 1956 version of The King and I received much critical acclaim and commercial success. The film won 5 Oscars and was among the highest-grossing films of the year.
Based on the 1944 book Anna and the King of Siam, by Margaret Landon, the film shows a widowed mother, and governesses, as she struggles to teach the English language and customs in the palace in Bangkok. When a group of European diplomats arrives, she attempts to prepare a welcoming party in efforts to change the Western perception of the King.
What is your favorite film from the1950s?
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Don't miss MURDER ON LOCATION ~ Pre-order now!
Murder's a wrap!
Private Investigator Rosa Reed has finally accepted that her girlhood romance with Detective Miguel Belmonte has no hope of being rekindled, but when his actress girlfriend gets embroiled in a murder on her movie set, it's more than a movie schedule that's upsetting. Can Rosa put aside matters of the heart long enough to help Miguel solve the case?
★★★★★
Diego Movie
Watch Diego in action!
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August 6, 2020
Buy 1, Get 1 Free Audiobook Sale + Journal
Need something fun to listen to while you're soaking in the sun?
Audiobooks are a great way to unwind. Just put your feet up and close your eyes… and you'll be whisked away to another world.
One of the reasons I love audiobooks is that they are portable. You can take them with you wherever you go whether you're going for a brisk walk or going to the beach.
For a limited time, I'm offering a special 2 for 1 audiobook sale for the first 7 Ginger Gold Mysteries.
So, how does it work? Simply email proof of purchase of any of the Ginger Gold Mystery Audiobooks to admin@leestraussbooks.com with the subject “2 for 1 Sale.” Let us know which Ginger Gold Mystery you would like to receive for free. Note* Only books 1-7 are included in the sale. You will receive your free audiobook on Monday, August 10th.
See the Audiobook Collection Here
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New Journal Entry
We are entering the war years! Keep reading the journal to find out how Ginger ends up becoming part of the secret service. If you're not following and you'd like to, the Journal is available to my newsletter subscribers.
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July 30, 2020
Murder at Brighton Beach is Here!
THE 13th GINGER GOLD MYSTERY
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A family holiday turns deadly at Brighton Beach. When Ginger and Basil and their family check into the Brighton Beach Boutique Hotel on a lovely warm day in June of 1926, a shocking discovery upsets their plans to relax in the sun and surf. There’s a murderer amongst the holidayers: Is it the starlet? The earl? The disgruntled businessman?
In this Agatha Christie-esque addition to the Ginger Gold Mystery series, not only will Ginger not finish her book, she and Basil might not get out of the hotel alive.
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July 23, 2020
Don’t miss these new books coming!
I'm so excited to be releasing the 13th Ginger Gold Mystery in just a few days! Early reviewer Kelly Young had this to say about Murder at Brighton Beach: “I really loved this one! I found it very Agatha Christie like.”
Grab your pre-order and to ensure your copy automatically appears on your kindle. I'm listing all the pre-orders for upcoming books in this email for both Ginger Gold and Rosa Reed. Let's get reading!
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Murder's a Beach!
A family holiday turns deadly at Brighton Beach. When Ginger and Basil and their family check into a Brighton Beach hotel on a lovely warm day in June of 1926, a shocking discovery upsets their plans to relax in the sun and surf.
Not only will Ginger not finish her book, she and Basil might not get out alive.
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Murder's a wrap!
Private Investigator Rosa Reed has finally accepted that her girlhood romance with Detective Miguel Belmonte has no hope of being rekindled, but when his actress girlfriend gets embroiled in a murder on her movie set, it's more than a movie schedule that's upsetting. Can Rosa put aside matters of the heart long enough to help Miguel solve the case?
If you love early rock & roll, poodle skirts, clever who-dun-its, a charming cat and an even more charming detective, you're going to love this new series!
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Lady Gold Takes The Case in this 4th volume of Ginger Gold's popular short story mystery series! Join Mrs. Ginger Reed~aka Lady Gold, as she adventures with her husband Basil, her sister-in-law Felicia, and her curious dog Boss, to unravel these puzzling mysteries.
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Murder is a hit!
It's the summer of 1956 and Private Investigator Rosa Reed (former Woman Police Constable from the London Metropolitan Police) attends her first rock and roll concert featuring the young and upcoming music sensation Elvis Presley. The high note goes sour when a press photographer is found dead onstage and Rosa is called in to investigate. When the apparent suicide is deemed to be a murder, she is once again called upon to work side by side with her former flame, Detective Miguel Belmonte. Will Rosa keep her heart in line and find the killer before she has to sing the blues?
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Murder's a fashion faux pas. . .
The summer of 1926 brings high fashion to Hyde Park. Ginger's Regent Street dress shop, Feathers & Flair, is a major sponsor, and when top designer Coco Chanel makes an appearance, the London fashion scene lights up.
Until a model's body is found and Miss Chanel is suspected of murder. The fashion icon hires Lady Gold Investigates to clear her name, but can Ginger discover the murderer before becoming a dead mannequin herself?
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Murder is a wreck!
Rosa Reed attends a charity stock car race in Santa Bonita and expects to have exhilarating time shared with family and friends. That ends when a driver inexplicably crashes into a guard rail and dies. When local assistant medical examiner, Dr. Larry Rayburn determines the death is suspicious, Rosa once again finds herself working with the handsome Detective Miguel Belmonte in an awkward and uncomfortable alliance to solve the murder.
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Murder’s a pain in the aria!
When a distant relative of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is killed during an opera performance at the Royal Albert Hall, Ginger and Basil are there to take the case. One dead royal is one too many, but can the killer be stopped before the final curtain falls?
I'm giving away a Ginger Gold Coffee Mug and a PAPERBACK edition of Murder at Brighton Beach! I'm also throwing in a $50 Paypal cash bonus.
Good luck
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July 16, 2020
1920s Swimwear + Journal!
Who doesn't love going to the beach in the summer?
I know, in this year of 2020, the idea of going to the beach can be fraught with anxiety, and with the need to stay physically distant, many beaches are closed. Thankfully, you can go to the beach with Ginger and be perfectly safe!
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Swimwear was originally made out of wool in the early 1920s. However this wouldn't last for long, it was the roaring twenties after all! Wool was soon replaced with a more a swim-friendly ribbed jersey material, and modest high necklines were exchanged for V-necks. Of course, not everyone supported these new trends, and measures were taken to ensure public decency. In some places, police officers were known to patrol the beach measuring ladies' suits to ensure they weren't showing too much skin. Even so, the age of the modern swimsuit was not to be stopped, perhaps partly due to the creation of bathing beauty pageants.
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So what did it take to be fashionable on a beach in the Jazz Age?
The swimsuit was the most important element of proper beach attire. In the early 20's many women wore a swim dress overtop longer shorts that were attached underneath. Some women dared to wear the slightly more risque two-piece unit, referred to as the Jantzen suit. The Jantzen resembled a tank top sewn to a pair of swim shorts that reached midway down the upper leg. These suits were often brightly colored and made of either jersey or cotton material.
For many, swim shoes (or beach boots) were a must. In the early '20s, beach boots were typically lace-up boots that reached just above the calf, but they eventually evolved into smaller more beach-friendly shoes made of Duck canvas.
Most women wore colorfully decorated swim caps to compliment their outfit and to protect their bobbed hair.
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Follow Ginger and gang as they try to relax on the beach in
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Murder's a Beach!
Seaside at Brighton, a family holiday turns deadly. After Ginger and Basil and their family check into a Brighton hotel on a lovely warm day in June of 1926, a shocking discovery upsets their plans to relax in the sun.
Not only will Ginger not finish her book, she might not get out alive.
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This week's freebie from Lee!
Join Mrs. Ginger Reed~aka Lady Gold, her adventurous sister-in-law Felicia, and her curious dog Boss, as they take these new challenging puzzles. Lady Gold Investigates Volume Two presents The Case of the Recipe Robbery and The Case of the Museum Burglary.
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A companion series to Ginger Gold Mysteries, each volume is approximately 20 thousand words or 95 pages. A bite-size read perfect for a transit commute home, time spent waiting at an appointment, or to settle into sleep at night. Get your coffee, tea, or glass of wine and snuggle in!
Grab your FREE copy now! (limited time only)
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New Journal Entry
We are entering the war years! Keep reading the journal to find out how Ginger ends up becoming part of the secret service. If you're not following and you'd like to, the Journal is available to my newsletter subscribers. You can subscribe HERE.
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Now Available in Audio
Mayhem All Aboard!
One blustery day in October of 1924, newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Basil Reed travel aboard the recently christened Flying Scotsman, a high-speed steam engine train that travels from London to Edinburgh, for their honeymoon. With only one short stop at York, Ginger anticipates time with her new husband will fly by.
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Grab your FREE copy now! (limited time only)
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July 2, 2020
Oops – Here are the correct links!
Wishing a Happy Independence day to those of you in America, as well as a happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians!
I’m so excited about the upcoming release of the 13th Ginger Gold Mystery, Murder at Brighton Beach. Brighton is a historic seaside resort on the south coast of England. One of Brighton’s many historic attractions is the Royal Pavilion which served as a summer home for Prince Regent in 1811, and later King George IV in 1820. It was also used by Queen Victoria, who disliked the Pavilion’s lavish design and lack of privacy. For these reasons, Queen Victoria sold the Pavilion to the city of Brighton in 1850.
Royal Pavilion, Brighton Sussex England UK, on a sunny winter day.
The Pavillion’s design was inspired by Indo-Saracenic architecture, a style that was popular in India throughout the 19th century. After Queen Victoria’s departure, the Pavilion served as a civic center that housed numerous events including the annual children’s ball throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Visiting celebrities often made appearances in the Pavillion, such as the popular American medium, Annie Eva Fay in 1874.
During the first World War, the Pavillion was used as a military hospital. From December 1914 to January 1916 the makeshift hospital treated injured soldiers from the Indian Army. The former palace housed over 720 beds and had two operating theatres. In April of 1916 the Pavillion was again used as a hospital, but this time for British soldiers who had lost limbs. The hospital closed in 1920 and was returned to the city of Brighton. Since it’s re-opening as a civic center, many of the original furnishings have been returned by Queen Elizabeth and damages repaired. The Royal Pavillion remains a popular attraction, drawing 400,000 visitors each year.
Follow Ginger and gang as they visit the Royal Pavilion in
Murder at Brighton Beach.
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For fans of Ginger Gold and Basil Reed!!
This is the wedding you’ve been waiting for! The bride and groom prepare for their big day and, of course, things don’t go exactly as planned. Told from the alternating points of view of many of the beloved characters in the world of Ginger Gold, you’ll find yourself holding your breath, anticipating that happy ever after.
This is a mystery, but not a murder mystery.
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Now Available in AudioMayhem All Aboard!
One blustery day in October of 1924, newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Basil Reed travel aboard the recently christened Flying Scotsman, a high-speed steam engine train that travels from London to Edinburgh, for their honeymoon. With only one short stop at York, Ginger anticipates time with her new husband will fly by.
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It’s a Mystery Podcast with Lee Strauss!
I had the pleasure of joining Alexandra Armor on her mystery podcast to talk about Ginger Gold.
Have a listen and share it with your friends!
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