A secluded island. A dark and stormy night. A treasure worth its weight in cake… storm-swept island. But she has no idea she’s about to be drawn into a web of mystery and intrigue.
When a box of valuable jewelry is discovered on the island, the townsfolk give it to her for safe-keeping in the church. When greedy thieves steal the jewels in the middle of the night, the crime ignites a flurry of gossip and accusations. But when a dead body is connected to the mysterious theft, it plunges the secretive community into chaos and fear.
As a violent storm approaches the island’s rocky shores, Annabelle is determined to find the real perpetrators, and expose the secret that threatens those she loves. Annabelle’s passion for desserts is matched only by her desire to seek justice. But as she begins her investigation, she must struggle against the incompetent local police, as well as a community steeped in suspicion and gossip.
With time running out, can Annabelle solve the crime before the culprits strike again? Or before the islanders take matters into their own hands?
Horror in the Highlands is the latest entry in the Reverend Annabelle Dixon series. If you like secluded islands, mysterious characters, a strong, yet compassionate female lead, and plenty of twists, then you’ll love Alison Golden’s deliciously humorous storytelling.
Buy Horror in the Highlands today and prepare to be charmed.
This book includes recipes for some of Annabelle’s favorite treats:
– Wonderful Whisky Marmalade Pudding
– Sacred Scottish Pancakes
– Devilishly Delicious Dundee Cake
– Omnipotent Oatcakes
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Reverend Annabelle is quite the character, the plots are entertaining and I have enjoyed all of the books in the series as light reading.
I’ve been enjoying this series and really only have one niggling complaint: Annabelle is frequently portrayed as ‘squealing’ which I find an unfortunate description of quite a human and charming character who generally does her best for others. She’s smart, determined, kind and compassionate – and also enjoys her food, which seems these days to be a crime (there’s a sense of mocking her for this in the author’s voice). I quite like that the Inspector, over a series of books, is coming to appreciate her finer qualities. The ‘murder mysteries’ inherent in each book are always interesting with enough twists to keep me turning the pages long after the lights should be out. But, mostly, I just really like Annabelle.