Author: bettyrowlands

At the stately Mariners Hotel, a breathless man rushes into the lobby and dashes upstairs to see a dapper guest. But moments later he discovers that his friend has been murdered… When Sukey Reynolds receives news of a death at the elegant Mariners Hotel, she is intrigued. Who could possibly have wanted to hurt Dr Whistler, a shy and retiring archaeology professor? The dusty documents he was … The dusty documents he was carrying couldn’t possibly be of value, could they?You would never expect this sophisticated establishment to be home to murder. What secrets are hiding inside the charming Mariners…

A summer garden party is in full swing at a grand old house, but under a gorgeous apple tree laden with ripe fruit… a body is discovered.Sukey Reynolds is treasuring the late summer sun, taking long walks in the countryside, and enjoying the golden views across the Cotswold hills. But when she is called to photograph a crumbling manor, the day suddenly turns cold.In the charming garden, Sukey … cold.In the charming garden, Sukey finds the body of the beautiful estate manager Una May. All fingers are pointed at the tempestuous owner of the house, a rich lord who was…

When the owner of the country house she’s visiting is murdered, struggling mystery novelist Melissa finds herself on the hunt for a killer. But with so many secrets — and suspects — can she unmask the culprit in time?