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Treasured Journey Mystery Series #4
Treasures and Treachery in Tenerife: A Travel Cozy Mystery with a Female Amateur Sleuth
Antiques expert Georgina Carey travels to Tenerife in search of lost treasure, but her island adventure takes a deadly turn when a local official is found dead in a historic house.Following a fragment of old sea chart, Georgina and Maltese police officer, Jac Galea, trace the story of a shipwrecked captain on the island of eternal spring. But their search draws them into a bitter dispute over the future of a period property.
The victim was at the centre of the controversy, and many people had reason to oppose her. But did one of them kill her? The police believe her death was accidental, but Georgina is not convinced.
Can Georgina separate legend from fact and identify who was responsible?
Pack your sunhat and your suspicions, and read Treasures and Treachery in Tenerife today.
Treasures and Treachery in Tenerife is the fourth book in Victoria Tait’s Treasured Journey Mystery series, a clean, feel-good armchair-travel cozy mystery set in the historic hillside town of La Orotava, Tenerife. It features antiques expert and amateur sleuth Georgina Carey, her deepening friendship with Maltese police officer Jac Galea, a treasure hunt inspired by the island’s history, centuries-old secrets, a suspicious death and a dispute over the future of a historic property. As Georgina continues to rebuild her life, the story explores friendship, renewal, heritage and belonging. With volcanic landscapes, Canarian culture, a cast of warm local characters and a satisfying mystery, it is perfect for fans of T.A. Williams, Death in Paradise and The Durrells. It can be read as a standalone and has no cliffhanger.
The victim was at the centre of the controversy, and many people had reason to oppose her. But did one of them kill her? The police believe her death was accidental, but Georgina is not convinced.
Can Georgina separate legend from fact and identify who was responsible?
Pack your sunhat and your suspicions, and read Treasures and Treachery in Tenerife today.
Treasures and Treachery in Tenerife is the fourth book in Victoria Tait’s Treasured Journey Mystery series, a clean, feel-good armchair-travel cozy mystery set in the historic hillside town of La Orotava, Tenerife. It features antiques expert and amateur sleuth Georgina Carey, her deepening friendship with Maltese police officer Jac Galea, a treasure hunt inspired by the island’s history, centuries-old secrets, a suspicious death and a dispute over the future of a historic property. As Georgina continues to rebuild her life, the story explores friendship, renewal, heritage and belonging. With volcanic landscapes, Canarian culture, a cast of warm local characters and a satisfying mystery, it is perfect for fans of T.A. Williams, Death in Paradise and The Durrells. It can be read as a standalone and has no cliffhanger.
- GenresMystery
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 7, 2026
About the author
Victoria Tait
109 books347 followersVictoria Tait was born and raised in Yorkshire, England, where she discovered a passion for mystery fiction and storytelling. Inspired by the works of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Midsomer Murders, she writes British cozy mysteries infused with her signature British charm.
Her determined and hard-working female sleuths are joined by colourful but realistic teams of helpers, and her settings are vivid and evocative. With intrigue, surprises, and gentle humour, Victoria's page-turning stories offer engaging whodunits, best enjoyed with a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
Victoria's books avoid graphic content and profanity, focusing on character, logic, and the steady work of uncovering truth.
Victoria has recently been exploring the world, drawing inspiration for her books from remarkable places including the Azores, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Morocco, and Malta.
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Her determined and hard-working female sleuths are joined by colourful but realistic teams of helpers, and her settings are vivid and evocative. With intrigue, surprises, and gentle humour, Victoria's page-turning stories offer engaging whodunits, best enjoyed with a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
Victoria's books avoid graphic content and profanity, focusing on character, logic, and the steady work of uncovering truth.
Victoria has recently been exploring the world, drawing inspiration for her books from remarkable places including the Azores, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Morocco, and Malta.
Read the FREE prequel to her Dotty Sayers Antique Mystery series:
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/ep6qtlojl8
Or click Follow for updates.
Find Victoria and all her books at:
https://victoriatait.com/
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August 12, 2026
Treasure hunters?
Little slow to start but once it picked up it really picked up. I think this was a little slow for me because the quest wasn’t Georgina’s and it was sort of a treasure hunt maybe. There are tensions from the start as the small town is struggling to find balance between tourists who bring in money to support the economy and locals who are driven out of the area due to rising costs associated with the tourism. Right in the center of it is Isabel who is trying to do right by everyone but always seen as a villain by one side or the other. She is found dead by Georgina, Jac and Rebecca when they search a local house for items related to Jac’s lost ship quest. Even in death the town is divided and maybe more so as her temperate hand in dealings is now gone. Now there are two quests the search for information on the captain and the search for the truth behind Isabel’s death.
I cannot imagine the amount of work that goes into research for these stories. The island comes alive as descriptions of scenery are vibrant and full of details when Georgina and Jac travel around part tourists part treasure hunters. The case is interesting as it feels so very realistic as sad. So many towns face this same fate all over the world. I loved reading about the Agatha Christie steps and my mouth watered at the delicious descriptions of local cuisine. It was fun to see and interact with Jac again. The conclusion is a bit of a shock but makes sense once it’s all explained. Georgina seems to have her next adventure all lined up that’s to a friend of her host on the island. I look forward to what’s in store for her in Barcelona.
Little slow to start but once it picked up it really picked up. I think this was a little slow for me because the quest wasn’t Georgina’s and it was sort of a treasure hunt maybe. There are tensions from the start as the small town is struggling to find balance between tourists who bring in money to support the economy and locals who are driven out of the area due to rising costs associated with the tourism. Right in the center of it is Isabel who is trying to do right by everyone but always seen as a villain by one side or the other. She is found dead by Georgina, Jac and Rebecca when they search a local house for items related to Jac’s lost ship quest. Even in death the town is divided and maybe more so as her temperate hand in dealings is now gone. Now there are two quests the search for information on the captain and the search for the truth behind Isabel’s death.
I cannot imagine the amount of work that goes into research for these stories. The island comes alive as descriptions of scenery are vibrant and full of details when Georgina and Jac travel around part tourists part treasure hunters. The case is interesting as it feels so very realistic as sad. So many towns face this same fate all over the world. I loved reading about the Agatha Christie steps and my mouth watered at the delicious descriptions of local cuisine. It was fun to see and interact with Jac again. The conclusion is a bit of a shock but makes sense once it’s all explained. Georgina seems to have her next adventure all lined up that’s to a friend of her host on the island. I look forward to what’s in store for her in Barcelona.
August 8, 2026
What an interesting book! Tenerife may have just been added to my bucket list. The book was entertaining and engaging. A review copy of this book was sent to me by the author. All of the above opinions are my own.
August 2, 2026
Georgina was going to Tenerife with her friend Jacinta . There is a lot of intriguing about the past and then a murder takes place . This book captivates you from the start with the descriptions of the surrounding countryside and history. An intriguing read with suspense. I received this ARC copy and leave a voluntary review. I recommend this book to other readers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Antiquities expert Georgina Carey travels to Tenerife with her new friend, Maltese police officer, Jac Galea. Jac is hoping to find more information about a treasure map fragment found among her father’s things. A local property, rumored to be haunted, and at the center of sale and renovation dispute, may hold clues to a legendary pirate’s treasure linked to the map. It also becomes a crime scene when the head of the cultural committee is found dead in the courtyard, seemingly from an accidental fall. Georgina’s instincts tell her otherwise, but can she and Jac help prove foul play?
Victoria Tait’s Treasured Journey series continues to feel as much a travelogue as it does a mystery. Her descriptive writing and attention to detail regarding the history and culture, as well as the scenery and culinary offerings, immerses the reader in the location and brings Georgina’s travels to life. Her characters are grounded and realistic making them relatable to the reader. Georgina’s journey is as much about self discovery as it is the antiques she’s valuing and the mystery she’s solving. As Georgina continues to heal from her past, she slowly starts to let down the walls around her. Her friendship with Jac has been built slowly and carefully and shows her that she can let go of the perfectionism that has been at her core. At the heart of this mystery is the balance between progress and tourism against the poverty of the residents and the honoring of history. The background story of the lost Maltese ship and its captain, the merchant’s daughter, and the pirate treasure adds an intriguing layer to the story as more is discovered along the way.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Victoria Tait’s Treasured Journey series continues to feel as much a travelogue as it does a mystery. Her descriptive writing and attention to detail regarding the history and culture, as well as the scenery and culinary offerings, immerses the reader in the location and brings Georgina’s travels to life. Her characters are grounded and realistic making them relatable to the reader. Georgina’s journey is as much about self discovery as it is the antiques she’s valuing and the mystery she’s solving. As Georgina continues to heal from her past, she slowly starts to let down the walls around her. Her friendship with Jac has been built slowly and carefully and shows her that she can let go of the perfectionism that has been at her core. At the heart of this mystery is the balance between progress and tourism against the poverty of the residents and the honoring of history. The background story of the lost Maltese ship and its captain, the merchant’s daughter, and the pirate treasure adds an intriguing layer to the story as more is discovered along the way.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I found this book to be fast paced and interesting, and I really enjoyed it.
Jac, the young policewoman that Georgina met in Malta, asks her to join her for a trip to Tenerife. Jac has found a map fragment among her father's papers, and wants help deciphering it. They are staying with a local professor and his granddaughter in the town of La Orotava.
They take several walking tours of the town with a lovely woman named Maria, who has had to move to another village because rents are so high. They also take tours on a minibus with a young man named Rafael, and even go on a boat ride to see pilot whales! I enjoyed "seeing" all the sites with them, especially the Agatha Christie stairs, as well as learning about Tenerife history.
There is tension among the Cultural Committee over what should be done with abandoned decaying buildings in the town. Ideas from selling to tourists to fix up for second homes, refurbishing the homes to rent to local townspeople at a reasonable rate, or just selling them outright to be converted into boutique hotels abound.
Jac and Georgina look for a treasure that they aren't even sure exists.
A member of the Cultural Committee is found dead, and they think it's murder. They help a young policeman investigate.
I received an ARC of this in exchange for a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Jac, the young policewoman that Georgina met in Malta, asks her to join her for a trip to Tenerife. Jac has found a map fragment among her father's papers, and wants help deciphering it. They are staying with a local professor and his granddaughter in the town of La Orotava.
They take several walking tours of the town with a lovely woman named Maria, who has had to move to another village because rents are so high. They also take tours on a minibus with a young man named Rafael, and even go on a boat ride to see pilot whales! I enjoyed "seeing" all the sites with them, especially the Agatha Christie stairs, as well as learning about Tenerife history.
There is tension among the Cultural Committee over what should be done with abandoned decaying buildings in the town. Ideas from selling to tourists to fix up for second homes, refurbishing the homes to rent to local townspeople at a reasonable rate, or just selling them outright to be converted into boutique hotels abound.
Jac and Georgina look for a treasure that they aren't even sure exists.
A member of the Cultural Committee is found dead, and they think it's murder. They help a young policeman investigate.
I received an ARC of this in exchange for a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy
Georgina Carey is back in Treasures and Treachery in Tenerife by Victoria Tait. This is the fourth book in the Treasured Journey Mystery series, but it can be read and enjoyed as a standalone. Georgina is an antiques expert from the Cotswolds, and in this book, she travels to Tenerife with her friend Jac Galea who wants to find out more about a fragment from an old treasure map that she found among her father’s things.
I enjoy this series because I get to armchair travel with Georgina to parts of the world that I’ll probably never visit in person. In this case, she’s in La Orotava on Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands of Spain. The author shows us different parts of the island as Georgina and Jac take walking tours as well as van tours to locations farther away. I like how she describes the food too. I don’t think I’d try everything, just most of it!
As per usual, Georgina stumbles upon a murder mystery while there. This mystery is very well-plotted, and you can gather clues along with Georgina and Jac, who are helping a young police officer. This officer isn’t happy with his senior officer’s quick ruling of a suicide. He, along with Georgina and Jac, believe it’s murder. They find clues that are steeped in history, and history is another interesting part of this series. I always learn something new when I read one of these books as the author uses true historical events (though her books are fiction).
If you’re a cozy mystery fan who likes mysteries steeped in history which take place in different parts of the world, you need to check out Treasures and Treachery in Tenerife! I really enjoyed it!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
I enjoy this series because I get to armchair travel with Georgina to parts of the world that I’ll probably never visit in person. In this case, she’s in La Orotava on Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands of Spain. The author shows us different parts of the island as Georgina and Jac take walking tours as well as van tours to locations farther away. I like how she describes the food too. I don’t think I’d try everything, just most of it!
As per usual, Georgina stumbles upon a murder mystery while there. This mystery is very well-plotted, and you can gather clues along with Georgina and Jac, who are helping a young police officer. This officer isn’t happy with his senior officer’s quick ruling of a suicide. He, along with Georgina and Jac, believe it’s murder. They find clues that are steeped in history, and history is another interesting part of this series. I always learn something new when I read one of these books as the author uses true historical events (though her books are fiction).
If you’re a cozy mystery fan who likes mysteries steeped in history which take place in different parts of the world, you need to check out Treasures and Treachery in Tenerife! I really enjoyed it!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is yet another fascinating story by Victoria Tait.
In this one, Georgina and her friend Jac are visiting Tenerife on vacation, but end up in the midst of another mystery. La Orotava is split between needing affordable housing for the locals and building new hotels for visitors. The woman in charge of what happens in the town is named Isabel and many ppl are against her ideas.
As Georgina and Jac are looking in an old house, they look outside and see a slumped-over body on the ground. But it's difficult to determine if she was killed or if she fell from the old home's balcony. Georgina and Jac must put their investigative skills together to find out what really happened, whilst also trying to enjoy their vacation time.
This is a wonderful addition to The Treasured Journey mystery series and I highly recommend it.
I received an ARC of this story and am leaving my voluntary review
In this one, Georgina and her friend Jac are visiting Tenerife on vacation, but end up in the midst of another mystery. La Orotava is split between needing affordable housing for the locals and building new hotels for visitors. The woman in charge of what happens in the town is named Isabel and many ppl are against her ideas.
As Georgina and Jac are looking in an old house, they look outside and see a slumped-over body on the ground. But it's difficult to determine if she was killed or if she fell from the old home's balcony. Georgina and Jac must put their investigative skills together to find out what really happened, whilst also trying to enjoy their vacation time.
This is a wonderful addition to The Treasured Journey mystery series and I highly recommend it.
I received an ARC of this story and am leaving my voluntary review
September 13, 2026
Treasures and treachery beyond belief is waiting for Georgina Cary and her friend ,Maltese Police officer, Jac/ Jacinta Galea in Tenerife. Not to worry she’s put puzzles together before … with this there’s a furore surrounding an old treasure map and the results nothing but astounding….
Delve right into the mystery ,it’s not quite the hoot as per so with this pair being astute and all,it’s a free for all. Or so it seems. Well the sun’s rays are real at the very least ,but does this put minds at ease? When a woman who has enemies in town it raises more than a frown..
Well there’s more than one quest and what’s best is up in arms and when Isobel who stirs the pot is found dead ,there’s another plot twist that has the array of sleuths now searching for truths.
Victoria Tate is great at spinning these situations that spring up the need of action stations and acting swiftly before culprits/ culprits escape the consequences. The sequences to follow are laid out but the working out? It’s elusive to me ,but I love the mystery and camaraderie . A wonderfully penned story
Delve right into the mystery ,it’s not quite the hoot as per so with this pair being astute and all,it’s a free for all. Or so it seems. Well the sun’s rays are real at the very least ,but does this put minds at ease? When a woman who has enemies in town it raises more than a frown..
Well there’s more than one quest and what’s best is up in arms and when Isobel who stirs the pot is found dead ,there’s another plot twist that has the array of sleuths now searching for truths.
Victoria Tate is great at spinning these situations that spring up the need of action stations and acting swiftly before culprits/ culprits escape the consequences. The sequences to follow are laid out but the working out? It’s elusive to me ,but I love the mystery and camaraderie . A wonderfully penned story
August 7, 2026
On the road again with antiques expert Georgina Carey. This time it is to Tenerife where she is in search of an island treasure that may help with historical property. In Treasures and Treachery in Tenerife by Victoria Tait, Georgina journeys with her new friend Maltese police officer Jac Galea. So a lost treasure and a found connection make this an interesting read as Georgina continues in her travels, finding another job before the book is complete. On her travels she makes new friends, connections and help to make right some old wrongs. An excellent travel mystery that made me feel as if I had travelled with Georgina to Tenerife.
August 16, 2026
Tragedy in Tenerife.
Georgina Carey escapes some dreary British weather by joining her new friend, Maltese police officer Jac Galea, in Tenerife. They are treasure hunting with a scrap of map they recovered during Georgina's visit to Malta. A lot of touring and study of history in this story and then the death of a local official at an historic site complicates the investigation of the map piece. George and Jac help the local police prove that the death wasn't an accident and help solve the case. A well written mystery with interesting description of the country and history.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Georgina Carey escapes some dreary British weather by joining her new friend, Maltese police officer Jac Galea, in Tenerife. They are treasure hunting with a scrap of map they recovered during Georgina's visit to Malta. A lot of touring and study of history in this story and then the death of a local official at an historic site complicates the investigation of the map piece. George and Jac help the local police prove that the death wasn't an accident and help solve the case. A well written mystery with interesting description of the country and history.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 10, 2026
We follow Georgina on her antique travels, this time she’s off to Tenerife following a fragment of an old treasure map. But this time she’s not alone as she travels along side Maltese police officer, Jac Galea.
Another enjoyable cosy murder mystery read in this series. Georgina has grown in confidence since discovering the cheating ways of her now deceased husband, and I enjoy her travels to different countries.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another enjoyable cosy murder mystery read in this series. Georgina has grown in confidence since discovering the cheating ways of her now deceased husband, and I enjoy her travels to different countries.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 24, 2026
I do enjoy these cosy mysteries by Victoria Tait. I love to travel, and the descriptions of locations, as well as local food and drinks in these books, take me to places I haven't visited - yet!
I like Georgina's character more in this series than I did in the Dotty series.
Looking forward to Georgina's next adventure.
I received an ARC from the author, and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
I like Georgina's character more in this series than I did in the Dotty series.
Looking forward to Georgina's next adventure.
I received an ARC from the author, and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Georgina is on the case researching the love story of a shipwrecked captain. A treasure is said to be hidden and a death is ruled accidental but is all what it seems? As always Victoria Tait is able to weave legend, history and a strong character storyline together for an enjoyable cozy mystery. I love this series where the location is as much a part of the story as the characters.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Superb book!
I loved the plot, characters and pace of this book as Jac, Georgina and new friends investigate a historic event. Romance and history are intertwined into a believable tale of the sea and land. I highly recommend this book and author.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team. I am voluntarily writing this review.
I loved the plot, characters and pace of this book as Jac, Georgina and new friends investigate a historic event. Romance and history are intertwined into a believable tale of the sea and land. I highly recommend this book and author.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team. I am voluntarily writing this review.
August 15, 2026
I really loved seeing how much Georgina has grown since the first book and her friendship with Jac leading to her going to Tenerife to look into a piece of a map that may lead to a treasure which morphed into looking into the history of a building. It was definitely a puzzle about Isabel's fall and whilst I had a good idea of what she was doing there that was about all I could work out!.
August 16, 2026
I especially enjoyed this book because my grandfather was from Tenerife and I loved the details, both historical and culinary, as much as the mystery itself. ( I would just like to know why the male cafe owner was given the name “Manola”, which is feminine, instead of “Manolo”, the masculine counterpart?)
Review of advance copy received from Author
I felt like I took a vacation to Tenerife. I loved learning about the island and all the wonderful things to do there. I also enjoyed the unfolding of the mystery and the hunt for answers and for the hunt for long last artifacts. A charming mystery that I highly recommend.
August 12, 2026
I wish I could go to Tenerife, wonderful descriptions of the island and a good mystery.
Review of advance copy
This mystery takes place on one of the Canary Islands. The author sets up an intriguing story about hidden treasure in an older home that is due for renovation. There is turmoil in the community with some who favor change and others don’t. The woman who was promoting change is found dead. The story is well told, description of cultural activities and unusual foods show the author’s skill of bringing the reader to new places.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a nice, calm story that takes you around one of Spain’s Canary Islands. The characters are enjoyable as they take tours around the area, try local food specialties and learn some the island’s history in the hopes of finding information about some past traders. There is trouble when the locals have issues with a developer who later turns up dead and a visiting police official who deems the case an accident, but is it? Read it and find out.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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