Author: vlmcbeath
Nestled on the east coast of Scotland, with rolling hills to one side and the sun glinting over the gentle swell of the sea on the other, St Giles is not the place you’d expect to find a dead body… pleased to see her but at least she had best friend Connie to keep her company. On their second evening in the village, Eliza and Connie spot an unidentifiable shape on the beach, but with the light fading and high tide approaching, they are warned to stay away. When the shape is confirmed to be the dead body of an…
Eliza is hoping for a peaceful Christmas. She doesn’t expect to be in the company of a killer when a parlour game goes terribly wrong… investigative skills. But not everyone is keen on the idea… When Connie trips over a body in the drawing room, things take a turn for the worse. It looks like murder … and the killer must be in the house! With Connie high on the list of suspects, Eliza sets out to clear her name. But the guests refuse to answer her questions, and the police don’t want her help. As the secret lives of the guests are…
An invitation to a garden party. The perfect opportunity for Eliza to snoop around her childhood home … until she comes across more than she bargained for…August 1901: Oak House was once Eliza’s home. It was a place of memories, some good … some not so good. Revisiting the place had never occurred to her … until the invitation to the party arrived. And then she couldn’t keep away. Being told … arrived. And then she couldn’t keep away. Being told to stay in the garden wasn’t going to stop Eliza and Connie from finding their way indoors. But when the master of the house…
The Earl of Lowton won’t let anything spoil his daughter’s debutante ball … not even the body floating in the lake. Eliza has other ideas… for the body found dead in the lake. The timing couldn’t be worse. With only hours to go before the biggest event in the Lowton’s social calendar, the family have no intention of letting it ruin the occasion. But Eliza isn’t family. Determined to prove that the death was murder, Eliza enlists the help of husband Archie, and best friend Connie. But it soon becomes apparent that not everyone wants to see justice done. Can Eliza fight against…
A charming historical mystery for fans of Miss Marple: In the quiet English village of Moreton, infamous grouch Mrs. Milwood is found murdered — and sleuth Eliza’s childhood friend, Judith, is the prime suspect! Can Eliza identify the real killer before it’s too late?
A stranger lies dead in her hallway… A mysterious note in his pocket. It looks like Eliza’s day out will have to wait… mean?And who wrote the mysterious note they find in his pocket?Determined to find answers, Eliza has no time to waste. Working with the police, and with the help of her friend Connie, she travels London in search of answers. But can she identify the killer before they strike again?This is the first story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like murder mysteries and historical heroines with attitude, you’ll love this introductory novella. Get your copy today!NB.…
As William-Wetherby seeks a new life, revenge is the only thing on his mind… the two children they care for. When a striking young man calls about the room they rent out, their curiosity is piqued. What is he hiding? And why won’t he tell them anything about his past?As his former life is gradually revealed, William-Wetherby looks forward to spending time with Bella. But with secrets of her own, he is forced to confront his long-held prejudices. Can Bella use her charms to claim her man…or will a final surprise from Mr Wetherby threaten their future happiness? Inspired by…