Local Secrets

Penny Plain Mysteries #3

by Jan Jones

There is graffiti in Salthaven. Graffiti in general, and graffiti targeted specifically at the Seagull Brewery, owned by the family of Penny Plain’s son’s girlfriend. Leo Williams, meanwhile, is on the hunt for a WW1 soldier missing from the town’s war memorial - and at the same time he is trying to have a family holiday with his son. And just what is shady local businessman Terry Durham up to? Nothing good, suspects Penny.

Set in a harbour townw in the English Lake District, this 32K novella is the third in the Penny Plain mystery series.

97 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 4, 2014

About the author

A maths graduate, former computer programmer and erstwhile playgroup leader, Jan Jones writes contemporary romantic comedy, Regency romances, romantic suspense (often with a paranormal twist), cosy quirky mysteries, serials for women's magazines, short stories and poems. She won the RNA’s Joan Hessayon Award in 2005 with her debut novel Stage by Stage which came about through her experience of chaperoning her daughter during a touring production of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. When in Georgette Heyer territory, she uses her fascination with history to write a series of Newmarket Regencies (The Kydd Inheritance, Fair Deception, Fortunate Wager etc) set 200 years ago in her nearest town. As with all writers, elements of her life also inspire her many short stories for women’s magazines (one of which won the RNA Elizabeth Goudge award in 2002). This could be why she gets funny looks whenever she takes out her notebook during conversations in the bar. Jan organises the annual RNA conference and is firmly of the opinion that the Romantic Novelists' Association is the friendliest, most supportive organisation around.

Reviews

[Allison Kohn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read

The best yet! These stories are mystery at its best when it comes to homey slice of life tales told with a flare of geographical stimuli. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good puzzle.

[Kay (Brigidsmomma) Compton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply Marvelous!

WONDERFULLY DELIGHTFUL READ! How long til the next one? I'd hate to rush your muse, but these are simply the best!

[Jan Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an expanded edition of the original third book in the Penny Plain Mystery series. More words, extra plot, same Penny and Leo

[Krystyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Skullduggery and plots

Awesome. Another great read that follows not only the fortunes of the town but also the relationship of Penny and Leo. Leading to their first kiss Aaah!

[Pers · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun little tale full of intrigue.