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A Cornish Evil
Loveday's boss, magazine publisher Merrick Tremayne, has married his housekeeper, Connie Bishop, in Truro Cathedral. But celebrations in an exclusive country house hotel come to an abrupt end when a woman is found murdered in one of the upstairs bedrooms.Loveday's partner, Detective Inspector Sam Kitto, takes charge of the investigation. No one is allowed to leave the hotel. The situation is sensitive, but until his officers must interview everyone…even his friends are suspects.As the hunt to find a killer spreads across Cornwall more distress is in store for the Tremayne family. Marietta Olsen, girlfriend of Merrick's half-bother, Cadan, has disappeared. Has she really taken herself off to a retreat as her parents maintain…or is something more sinister going on?
232 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 8, 2018
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About the author
Rena George
59 books23 followersJournalist Rena George, author of The Loveday Mysteries - a murder mystery series set in Cornwall - began her fiction career writing romances for the DC Thomson Pocket Novels. Her first novel, DANGER AT MELLIN COVE, set in 18th century Cornwall, is still one of her best sellers. The new sequel, MISTRESS OF MELLIN COVE is already climbing the rankings.
Praise for the Mellin Cove Series:
“DANGER AT MELLIN COVEgave me the same thrills I got when I first read Jamaica Inn. Terrific! It had me completely gripped and entranced. I thoroughly enjoyed it.” - E-Scape Press Author Judy Jarvie.
“A smashing read enjoyed every page, full of suspense, a good story well written, would recommend this book to my friends.” Amazon reader review
“A good story to settle down with after a long day of stress. It takes the reader to another time and place and reveals a slice of life from the point of view of Hedra who is a naïve, but spunky young woman. She has a strong sense of right and wrong. Even though she comes from wealth and position, she relates to the needs and circumstances of the hardworking people of Mellin Cove.” - Long and Short Reviews
Praise for The Loveday Mysteries Series:
“I loved this and will look for more of this series a great read for those who love Cornwall tales.” Amazon reader review
“Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Hopefully some more will be written so I can read more. Looking forward to that. I do enjoy mysteries from Cornwall.” Amazon reader review.
“Really good read, have enjoyed the Loveday Ross mysteries should be more, please can we have some more brilliant read.” Amazon reader review
“I love this set. It was fun and feisty and good for the price. Sometimes I like a book that is an easy read but quite fast paced and this fits the bill.” Amazon reader review.
* The new Loveday Ross novel will be published in December.
Rena was born in Scotland, but now lives with her husband in Yorkshire. She has three grown up children, and four grandchildren.
When not writing, or on research trips to Cornwall, she can be found walking on the cliff top, the beach, or around the local busy harbour.
To learn more about Rena, go to www.renageorge.com or follow Rena on Twitter: @Rena_George,
or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rena.george.395
Praise for the Mellin Cove Series:
“DANGER AT MELLIN COVEgave me the same thrills I got when I first read Jamaica Inn. Terrific! It had me completely gripped and entranced. I thoroughly enjoyed it.” - E-Scape Press Author Judy Jarvie.
“A smashing read enjoyed every page, full of suspense, a good story well written, would recommend this book to my friends.” Amazon reader review
“A good story to settle down with after a long day of stress. It takes the reader to another time and place and reveals a slice of life from the point of view of Hedra who is a naïve, but spunky young woman. She has a strong sense of right and wrong. Even though she comes from wealth and position, she relates to the needs and circumstances of the hardworking people of Mellin Cove.” - Long and Short Reviews
Praise for The Loveday Mysteries Series:
“I loved this and will look for more of this series a great read for those who love Cornwall tales.” Amazon reader review
“Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Hopefully some more will be written so I can read more. Looking forward to that. I do enjoy mysteries from Cornwall.” Amazon reader review.
“Really good read, have enjoyed the Loveday Ross mysteries should be more, please can we have some more brilliant read.” Amazon reader review
“I love this set. It was fun and feisty and good for the price. Sometimes I like a book that is an easy read but quite fast paced and this fits the bill.” Amazon reader review.
* The new Loveday Ross novel will be published in December.
Rena was born in Scotland, but now lives with her husband in Yorkshire. She has three grown up children, and four grandchildren.
When not writing, or on research trips to Cornwall, she can be found walking on the cliff top, the beach, or around the local busy harbour.
To learn more about Rena, go to www.renageorge.com or follow Rena on Twitter: @Rena_George,
or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rena.george.395
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December 10, 2018
A Cornish Evil.
Another superb book. I downloaded it this morning and had finished it before i went to bed. It was that good that i couldnt put it down. Rena George has the ability to put you right in the middle of her characters. They are so real you feel you know them. Keep the books coming they are awesome.
Another superb book. I downloaded it this morning and had finished it before i went to bed. It was that good that i couldnt put it down. Rena George has the ability to put you right in the middle of her characters. They are so real you feel you know them. Keep the books coming they are awesome.
April 2, 2025
I received this book as a freebie in return for an honest review.
A thoroughly enjoyable read. Every time I thought I had figured it out, another angle needed thinking through. The characters are likeable and relatable, will look for more books in the series.
A thoroughly enjoyable read. Every time I thought I had figured it out, another angle needed thinking through. The characters are likeable and relatable, will look for more books in the series.
May 25, 2025
I thought that this cosy mystery overall was an okay read. Fair pace and intrigue. I had a couple of peeves: the eBook needed more proof reading; a red herring subplot used a character that had been murdered in book 4.
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