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Marley: A romantic historical murder mystery set in 1800 England.
Marley's retreat from society after an accident leads him to the strange, unwelcoming village of Yalmesley. While he's relieved to spend his life in the shadows, he doesn't expect a rather persistent neighbour to come bearing gifts. Hoping to worry her away, he's surly - but it isn't long before odd things start to happen in his house, making Marley question everything - including his delightfully annoying neighbour, Anna.
He's reluctant to believe in ghosts, but whatever the reason for the odd goings on, Marley's quest for the truth makes him consider what he wants - especially when his life's turned upside down once again when a body appears in his study and everyone thinks he's the killer.
He's reluctant to believe in ghosts, but whatever the reason for the odd goings on, Marley's quest for the truth makes him consider what he wants - especially when his life's turned upside down once again when a body appears in his study and everyone thinks he's the killer.
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 23, 2026
About the author
Rebecca King
233 books101 followersI live in Leicestershire in the United Kingdom where I currently spend my time reading, anything and everything, but mostly books about Cornish smuggling, ghosts and mysteries (Mmmm, I think there is a story there somewhere!)
My love for books has grown throughout my life, fed by my relentless daydreaming. As a child I was always told by my teachers that I daydreamed too much. As an adult, I frequently find myself reading and mentally re-writing the stories, when I read something and feel it could have been done better.
Several people have asked me what inspired me to start writing. Well, I was haunted! Literally. I had a story that just wouldn't leave me. It kept going around and around in my mind, being the first thing I thought of when I woke up, and the last thing I thought about before I went to sleep. I was driven to get the ideas down on paper, initially in a rough draft. But still the stories in my head wouldn't leave me and I soon found myself embellishing my notes and turning them into a book. Thus the Cavendish Mysteries was born. As a working mum, I spent my evenings when the children were tucked up in bed tapping away on my laptop. I still do, and find the 'muse' flows better at night without the constant interruptions of, 'mum, can I have', and 'mum, I'm hungry'.
As soon as I started writing the words flew onto the screen, and I found I couldn't stop. More and more stories came forth and I knew I had to remain true to my dream and turn my passion for writing stories into a job.
It has been a long and very bumpy road, but I do sincerely hope the stories I write bring people pleasure.
I do believe everything in life is a learning journey, put before us to enrich us as we travel life's pathway. I try to learn from all feedback received, and fully appreciate that one cannot please everyone all of the time. There will be people who love my books; in turn there will be people who hate them, but I hope that the majority of people love them.
If you have any comments/suggestions please feel free to use the 'Contact Me' page. I do try to reply to everyone but obviously if I am writing, it may take me a day or two, so please be patient.
Alternatively you can Tweet me I do follow back), or you can check my blog or you can follow me on Facebook:
Website: rebeccaking-author.co.uk
Blog: rebeccaking-author.blogspot.co.uk
Twitter: rebeccaking123
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RebeccaKingHistorica...
Whatever you decide to read, I hope you enjoy it and take a few moments to leave a review for other readers.
Thank you.
My love for books has grown throughout my life, fed by my relentless daydreaming. As a child I was always told by my teachers that I daydreamed too much. As an adult, I frequently find myself reading and mentally re-writing the stories, when I read something and feel it could have been done better.
Several people have asked me what inspired me to start writing. Well, I was haunted! Literally. I had a story that just wouldn't leave me. It kept going around and around in my mind, being the first thing I thought of when I woke up, and the last thing I thought about before I went to sleep. I was driven to get the ideas down on paper, initially in a rough draft. But still the stories in my head wouldn't leave me and I soon found myself embellishing my notes and turning them into a book. Thus the Cavendish Mysteries was born. As a working mum, I spent my evenings when the children were tucked up in bed tapping away on my laptop. I still do, and find the 'muse' flows better at night without the constant interruptions of, 'mum, can I have', and 'mum, I'm hungry'.
As soon as I started writing the words flew onto the screen, and I found I couldn't stop. More and more stories came forth and I knew I had to remain true to my dream and turn my passion for writing stories into a job.
It has been a long and very bumpy road, but I do sincerely hope the stories I write bring people pleasure.
I do believe everything in life is a learning journey, put before us to enrich us as we travel life's pathway. I try to learn from all feedback received, and fully appreciate that one cannot please everyone all of the time. There will be people who love my books; in turn there will be people who hate them, but I hope that the majority of people love them.
If you have any comments/suggestions please feel free to use the 'Contact Me' page. I do try to reply to everyone but obviously if I am writing, it may take me a day or two, so please be patient.
Alternatively you can Tweet me I do follow back), or you can check my blog or you can follow me on Facebook:
Website: rebeccaking-author.co.uk
Blog: rebeccaking-author.blogspot.co.uk
Twitter: rebeccaking123
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RebeccaKingHistorica...
Whatever you decide to read, I hope you enjoy it and take a few moments to leave a review for other readers.
Thank you.
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