Murder Over Gold

Penrose & Pyke Mysteries #7

by Rose Pascoe

Penrose and Pyke’s honeymoon takes a dangerous turn when they investigate the most notorious robbery in Central Otago history.

Grace and Charlie had been looking forward to a blissful break away from their hectic lives. Instead, watchful eyes follow their every move from the moment they step off the stagecoach in Clyde. Rumour has it that the Pyke family knows more about the robbery than they are telling. With a fortune in gold still missing, and destitute miners on the prowl, the tranquillity of their honeymoon is about to be shattered.

But greed is not the only sin in town. Behind the walls of stately homesteads, rose-covered cottages and kerosene-tin shacks, long-buried secrets lie hidden. One man has already been killed, and he may not be the only victim of the lust for gold.

The Penrose & Pyke Mystery series is set during a remarkable period of social upheaval in 1890s New Zealand.

Genres: Mystery

263 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 5, 2024

About the author

Rose Pascoe writes historical mysteries with a dash of romance, when she isn’t plotting real-life adventures. She lives in beautiful New Zealand, land of beaches and mountains, where long walks provide the perfect conditions for dreaming up plots and fickle weather provides the incentive to sit down and actually write the darn things. After a career in health, justice and social research, her passion is for stories set against a backdrop of social revolution. Her heroines are ordinary women, who meet the challenges thrown at them with determination, ingenuity, courage, and humour.

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fact that I read this book in 3 days and gave it a 5 star rating clearly says I really enjoyed this book. I loved the setting, and the story kept me guessing as to the final outcome. I don't want to spoil anything except to say I think all Penrose and Pyke enthusiasts will find this book one of the best in the series. I'm eagerly looking forward to the next book in the series.

[Gary and Sandra Sims · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book

This story has everything you want for a romantic honeymoon a twenty-four year old unsolved gold theft, missing suspect, finger pointing and kidnapping along with a fantastic dog, a smart horse and very smart and encouraging new wife to help you solve the crime and win your hometown over.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am enjoying this series.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice characters and mystery