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Margaret Addison

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I have always loved murder mysteries set in country houses during the Golden Age of Crime era where the murders were not too graphic and the main aim was to try and work out the murderer by identifying a handful of carefully hidden clues and of course dodging the red herrings.
Therefore it is my intention in the Rose Simpson Mysteries to give sufficient clues whereby an eagle-eyed reader may be able to work out who the murderer is, but for it not to be too easy. I also want my books to be an enjoyable read for those readers, like my husband, who just enjoy reading murder mysteries.


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Margaret Addison I am currently researching and writing the ninth book in my Rose Simpson series, "Murder at the Masquerade Ball". I am fascinated by masked balls and …moreI am currently researching and writing the ninth book in my Rose Simpson series, "Murder at the Masquerade Ball". I am fascinated by masked balls and am also very excited as the action of this book will take place at the Belvederes' London house, a location that has not appeared in any of my books before.(less)
Margaret Addison I find doing something else, totally unrelated, really helps. For me, getting into the fresh air and taking my dog for a long walk works well.
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"A Death in Kingsley Square" - the next book in my Rose Simpson Mysteries series is now available to purchase in paperback

I am delighted to announce that the latest book in my Rose Simpson Mysteries series, book number 13, “A Death in Kingsley Square”, is now available to purchase in paperback.

With very best wishes
Margaret Addison
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