The Charleton House Mysteries: Books 1 - 8: An English Cozy Mystery Series

About The Charleton House Mysteries: Books 1 - 8: An English Cozy Mystery Series

Mystery with a side order of historyNestled in the idyllic setting of Derbyshire’s rolling hills, the ancestral home of the Fitzwilliam-Scott family seems an unlikely location for murder. While public visitors to the house enjoy historical re-enactments, breathtaking architecture, and beautiful gardens, caffeine-loving café manager Sophie Lockwood finds herself investigating present-day scandals and half-forgotten crimes from the past. Join Sophie and her colourful, quick-witted friends as they hunt murderers, helped by endless coffee and copious amounts of cake, in these thrilling, entertaining and often hilarious adventures in the heart of the English countryside.

This set contains the first eight books in this bestselling series. Death by Dark RoastThe annual Charleton House Food Festival is about to begin. But the first item on the menu is murder…A Killer WeddingAs a passionate couple take their marriage vows in an ancient chapel, death is already waiting in the shadows for one of the persons there present.

Sleep Like the DeadWhen visitors gather deep in the frozen Derbyshire countryside for a sleepover in the opulent Long Gallery of Charleton House, joined by some notable guests from the past, no one expects that by morning Charles Dickens will have been murdered. A Deadly RideThe joyful Cyclemania event, hosted in the breathtaking grounds of Charleton House to celebrate the Tour of Derbyshire cycle race, is drawing to a close. But the summer sun is also setting on the life of one of the visitors.

Muller Wine and MurderAs December casts its chilly eye over Derbyshire towns bedecked in festive cheer, the skeletal remains of a forgotten man lie hidden in the cellar of the historic Black Swan pub. A Tragic ActWith the opening night of Romeo and Juliet drawing ever closer, it looks increasingly likely that at least one person’s newfound happiness is also going to end in tragedy. Tales from Charleton HouseIn Kate P.

Adams’ delightful first collection of short stories, featuring old friends and new from the successful Charleton House Mysteries, enjoy a world of laughs, friendship, mystery and mischief. Addictive, entertaining and often hilarious mysteries with a coffee-loving amateur sleuth who works at one of England’s finest stately homes, and is ruled by her domineering tabby cat.**This murder mystery series contains no profanity or graphic descriptions of sex or violence.

**What are readers saying?'Kate's characters are charming, amusing, witty and captivating.''When I read this series I always make sure to have my day free because I have never put the books down.'

'Absolutely love these murder mysteries, which take you "backstage" in a historical house and gardens open to the public.''Sophie is my favourite amateur sleuth and I would love to visit Charleton House and have tea with her.''Such an addictive series, well researched and engagingly written.

Witty, historical, informative and vastly entertaining.'Start The Charleton House Mysteries, a series you won't want to put down!