Bøger af Lynn Florkiewicz

Meet Lord James Harrington and his delightful wife, Beth; residents of the tiny village of Cavendish, deep in the heart of West Sussex in England. They adore hosting seasonal events, running their country hotel, keeping the local folklore alive and listening to the latest murder mystery on the wireless. But mysteries don't always remain on the airwaves... Autumn has arrived. Lord James Harrington and his wife, Beth, are helping with the Harvest festivities when they learn that escaped convict, Locksmith Joe, is in the area. Worryingly, James suspects that his good friend, Bert, knows more about this than he's letting on. Also, new arrivals Christie Cameron and his sister, Jeannie, refuse to integrate into the community and have upset a number of villagers. When Christie is found dead in his bedroom, clues suggest foul play yet the room was locked from the inside. How did the killer get in? When a second death occurs at the scarecrow festival, James puts his sleuthing hat on. Why did elderly siblings, Christie and Jeannie, move to Cavendish? Has Locksmith Joe, a known killer, murdered again? What is his link to the Cameron's? Who is the ghostly figure in their upstairs window? Who benefits from Christie's fortune? What family secret haunts Christie? Will a surprise discovery jeopardise his friendship with Bert? Join James, and the Cavendish regulars, as he delves into the Autumn mystery.

When recently widowed Kerry travels to St Ives, her main reason for visiting is to take the same boat trip that took her late husbandâEUR(TM)s life in a horrific accident. Accompanied by her fiercely protective teenage son, Dan, Kerry sees the boat trip as the start of her healing process.

SweetMysteryBooks.com says: A traditional British cozy mystery that requires a cup of tea or a glass of sherry, a warm blanket and friend or two to discuss it with. CozyMysteryBookReview.com says: This is an interesting cozy with full bodied characters both likeable and those you would avoid like the plague. Get involved in the lives of the residents of the village of Cavendish in West Sussex. You will be glad you did. CozyMysteryBookReview.com Meet Lord James Harrington and his delightful wife, Beth; residents of the tiny village of Cavendish, deep in the heart of West Sussex in England. They adore hosting seasonal events, running their country hotel, keeping the local folklore alive and listening to the latest murder mystery on the wireless. But mysteries don't always remain on the airwaves......... It's 1957 and James and Beth are discussing the latest Cavendish Players production, The Devil Incarnate, when their cleaner voices her concern over missing farmer, Alec Grimes. When James finds Grimes dead, he is certain of foul play. But the doctor confirms natural causes and even good friend Detective Chief Inspector George Lane dismisses his suspicions. So James decides to put his own sleuthing skills to the test. Delving into Grimes' affairs, it soon becomes clear that not all is what it seems. What are the strange symbols discovered on the floorboards at Grimes' farm? Who attacked the new vicar on Halloween? Why was Grimes disliked by so many villagers? What are the mysterious pieces of china? Whose body is found on Guy Fawkes Night? With so many suspects, all with motive and opportunity - will James be able to solve the mystery? Or will his meddling put him and his wife in mortal danger. An important message from the author: The first four cosy novels (Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn) were offered at a low price on Kindle as I was learning my trade and I couldn't afford an editor at the time. However, a few years down the line, I'm aware there were some shortcomings in my writing and I believe the constructive 1* reviews commented on that. I am in the process of re-editing these first four books. I now use a professional editor and mainstream author to edit all of my work. This edition of the Winter Mystery is an updated version using the services of that editor and author. All negative reviews on Kindle regarding editing or repetition dated prior to 20 February 2017 may not, therefore, be as accurate as they once were. Please bear that in mind when purchasing. I do hope that you will enjoy being a part of the Cavendish community. Happy reading.

Meet Lord James Harrington and his delightful wife, Beth; residents of the tiny village of Cavendish, deep in the heart of West Sussex in England. They adore hosting seasonal events, running their country hotel, keeping the local folklore alive and listening to the latest murder mystery on the wireless. But mysteries don't always remain on the airwaves... It's Easter and the Cavendish residents are discussing the traditional festivities along with the proposed Easter egg hunt on the Harrington estate. But when the vicar's dog digs up a bone, things take a turn for the worse. Retracing the dog's walk, James uncovers a skeleton buried in the woods. Studying the remains, he identifies a number of expensive items. With the likelihood that the victim could be someone well-to-do, James is concerned that he may know the victim and puts his sleuthing hat on. With investigations under way and a long list of suspects with motive and opportunity, James is confident that it won't take long to solve the mysterious death. But a chance conversation turns the whole enquiry on its head. With his good friend, DCI Lane, involved in a current murder enquiry, James takes it upon himself to delve deeper. His questions take him from the quiet village of Cavendish to the beautiful city of Boston where more surprises await. James calls upon many of his contacts to help him track down the murderer. Will he bring the killer to justice or is he on a wild goose chase? Join James, Beth and the Cavendish regulars as they enjoy the Easter events and embark on another adventure.

It's summer and the annual tennis tournament between Cavendish and Charnley is underway; but a sudden spate of jewel thefts prompts James to put his sleuthing hat on. His investigation suggests that the criminals are using an ancient smuggling network. Can he convince his good friend, DCI George Lane, of his suspicions? Are these thefts part of an international operation? Has the smuggling network reopened? Who are the wealthy couple staying at Harrington's? Are the two cyclists really tourists? Is the murder of the tennis umpire connected? Could a long-term resident really be a criminal mastermind? James struggles for answers as he explores hidden tunnels, studies old maps and examines the motives of his fellow villagers. Join Lord Harrington, and the Cavendish regulars, in his latest adventure. Set in the late 1950s, fans of Paul Temple, Midsomer Murders and cosy crime in general will, I'm sure, enjoy these.

Meet Lord James Harrington and his delightful wife, Beth; residents of the tiny village of Cavendish, deep in the heart of West Sussex in England. They adore hosting seasonal events, running their country hotel, keeping the local folklore alive and listening to the latest murder mystery on the wireless. But mysteries don't always remain on the airwaves... It's a busy time on the Cavendish calendar; the Whitsun dance, Cavendish in Bloom and the week-long steam rally are all being celebrated and James is looking forward to an enjoyable couple of weeks. Having picked up a commendation from the Sussex police, he and Beth are given a curious task by DCI George Lane and his superior, Superintendent Higgins and that is to observe the behaviour of Theodore Livingstone, Member of Parliament, who has a second home in Cavendish and living well beyond his means. James and Beth discover that Theodore is not to be crossed and that his son, Maximillian, is the editor of a salacious gossip magazine. Both are boorish men who are driven by money and power. But when a body is discovered, with links to the Livingstone family, James cannot help but put his sleuthing skills to the test. Is a prominent MP really mixed up in drugs? Why are some of the villagers acting so strange? What hold does Theodore have over young British starlet, Dulcie Faye? Why doesn't DCI Lane trust his own people? Who is the mysterious man following James? Join James, Beth and the regulars as they celebrate Whitsun and embark on another thrilling adventure. Sweet Mystery Books says: When Lord James Harrington is asked to keep an eye on a powerful and malevolent member of Parliament who has just bought a home in Cavendish, crime descends on his beloved village. A gossip rag comes to town and compounds the problems. Fear and depression grip the town, and James and Beth are determined to track down the problem before the Whitsun celebration. As trusted members of the community, he and his wife are able to get a few citizens to admit what's bothering them. James, DCI Goeorge Lane and their old friend Bert team up and develop a plan to take down the villains and restore sanity to the village. But an unlikely heroine shows up with a plan to slam the prison door on the powerful man who has effectively covered his tracks. It's a complicated tale of secrets being used against good people. I love this British cozy series. Author note: I'm delighted to announce that Magna Publishing (part of Uverscroft) are gradually releasing this series in large print and audio.For details on this, please visit Ulverscroft.com.

This is the fifth Lord James Harrington cosy mystery and the first to be published as a paperback. However, don't panic, they are stand-alone stories. I intend to publish the first four via Create Space once I have re-edited them. The Lord James Harrington books are fun, corny, cosy mysteries. If you like Paul Temple, Peter Wimsey, traditional British cosy crime, then you may enjoy this series. If you're looking for a Booker Prize winner, this is not the book for you! Meet Lord James Harrington and his delightful wife, Beth; residents of the tiny village of Cavendish, deep in the heart of West Sussex in England. They adore hosting seasonal events, running their country hotel, keeping the local folklore alive and listening to the latest murder mystery on the wireless. But mysteries don't always remain on the airwaves.... It's Christmas and James and Beth are preparing for Harrington's festive dinner and dance. This year, famous diva Olivia Dupree is singing; a wedding is taking place and they're hosting a reunion of Pals - ex-army comrades from the Great War. When Olivia falls ill and claims she's been poisoned, James puts his sleuthing hat on. But things take a sinister turn when a further attack takes place. Has James' recent investigating made him a target? Are the guests who they say they are? What secret is Major Carlton hiding? Who is writing evil poison-pen letters? What relevance does the discarded diary have? And what links the two victims? James fears the criminal is unhinged and has a race against time to stop multiple murders taking place. Will he succeed or will Christmas in snowy Cavendish be overshadowed by these disturbing events? Join James, and the Cavendish regulars, as he battles to solve the crime and bring a ruthless killer to justice.

Author notes and Blurb below: A note from Lynn: One of my regular readers summed these books up well, commenting on the great sense of community and that this aspect was just as important as the mystery to her. That has always been my aim. For those new to the series, the first four books are on Kindle. I priced them extremely low as I was just starting out and couldn't justify a high charge. But don't fret, they are stand-alone stories and you won't miss out by not having the first four. When I get a chance, I will try and edit those for the Create Space market. Would I liken these books to any other series? Probably the Paul Temple novels by Francis Durbridge for the mystery part. The community/folklore element comes from my own experience on living close to a very community-based village that celebrate customs and traditions. Hope you enjoy this latest adventure and welcome the world of Lord James Harrington. The Blurb: Meet Lord James Harrington and his delightful wife, Beth; residents of the tiny village of Cavendish, deep in the heart of West Sussex in England. They adore hosting seasonal events, running their country hotel, keeping the local folklore alive and listening to the latest murder mystery on the wireless. But mysteries don't always remain on the airwaves...James and Beth are taking a well-earned holiday with Stephen and Anne in Polpennarth, Cornwall, where the Cornish Legends festival is taking place. James learns that, during the opening procession, a local fisherman vanished and, when further men disappear in broad daylight, he can't help but put his sleuthing hat on.The streets were crowded yet no witnesses have come forward. If they were kidnapped, why is there no ransom demand? What are the flashing lights off the coastline? Who is the eccentric woman on the moors? Have the Cornish Legends really come to life? And are the ladies of the Women's Institute involved in some way?James delves into the mystery but his questions come at a price. Can he really afford to ignore the dangers?Join James, Beth and a handful of regulars on the spectacular Cornish Riviera and enjoy the latest adventur

Meet Lord James Harrington and his delightful wife, Beth; residents of the tiny village of Cavendish, deep in the heart of West Sussex in England. They adore hosting seasonal events, running their country hotel, keeping the local folklore alive and listening to the latest murder mystery on the wireless. But mysteries don't always remain on the airwaves...It's 1958 and James and Beth are hosting the annual spring fair where wealthy recluse, Delphine Brooks-Hunter, is murdered. James is summoned to the reading of her will and is tasked with solving an intriguing riddle. Meanwhile, Beth tackles her own mystery after discovering a homeless man suffering from amnesia.As they delve deeper, a number of questions emerge. What links Delphine to the fairground folk? Who would harm such a refined lady? Are rumours of World War espionage true? Is the homeless man everything he purports to be? Will James solve the mystery set before him? Will Beth discover the identity of the homeless man?They go about unravelling the truth but uncover far more than they ever bargained for.Author's note: The first four cosy novels (Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn) were offered at a low price on Kindle as I was learning my trade and I couldn't afford an editor at the time. However, a few years down the line, I'm aware there were some shortcomings in my writing and I believe the constructive 1* reviews commented on that. I am in the process of re-editing these first four books. I now use a professional editor and mainstream author to edit all of my work. This edition of the Spring Mystery is an updated version using the services of that editor and author. All negative reviews on Kindle regarding editing or repetition dated prior to 18 April 2017 will not, therefore, be accurate. Please bear that in mind when purchasing. I do hope that you will enjoy being a part of the Cavendish community. Happy reading.