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The Homeswappers #1-3
The Homeswappers Mysteries: Boxed Set 1 - Books 1-3
Some people dream of a gentle retirement enjoying crochet, cricket or cream cakes, but for two sexagenarians from the ruggedly beautiful south of Italy and their lovably stubborn Basset Hound, a more cadaverous future awaits…Living on their meagre pensions, friends Etta and Dora, along with canine companion Leon, fulfil their dream to travel Europe in their yolk yellow Fiat 500 by joining an international homeswappers’ circle. When murder seems to follow them wherever they go, along with new friends and stunning destinations, they also discover a talent for sleuthing, and for getting themselves into trouble.
This boxset includes the first three full-length books in the series.
1. The Watchman of Rothenberg Dies – A German Cosy Mystery
Etta and Dora travel to a fairy-tale German town for their first home swap holiday, delighted by their neighbours’ warm welcome. But the welcome turns sour when the Night Watchman of Rothenberg is brutally murdered while his tour group takes photographs nearby, and the two travellers end up with a rather unusual souvenir.
2. A Wedding and a Funeral in Mecklenburg – A German Travel Mystery
Etta, Dora and Leon arrive for a home swap holiday in a German mansion, just in time for the celebrations following the wedding of their hosts’ son to a beautiful Parisienne socialite. But the festivities come to an abrupt end when the bride falls face first into the wedding cake, a bullet in her heart.
3. An Aero Island Christmas Mystery – A Danish Cosy Mystery
Two Italian sexagenarians and a loveable if rather stubborn Basset Hound are travelling across the sea to the historic town of Ærøskøbing. As the island of Ærø rises before them from the Baltic Sea, an unsolved murder, a mythical treasure, an unrequited love and a bitter family feud await them.
◆◆◆ Pack your cases, hop into the backseat and join Etta, Dora and Leon in their ancient yellow Fiat as they set out on their travels, solving murders, living alongside the locals, and making friends – and a few enemies – along the way ◆◆◆
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THE HOMESWAPPERS MYSTERIES SERIES
Written in British English, this is a clean cosy mystery series with no violence, sex or strong language.
Each book can be read as a standalone or you can enjoy the whole
0. Castelmezzano, The Witch is Dead – An Italian Cosy Mystery (A Prequel Novella)
1. The Watchman of Rothenberg Dies – A German Cosy Mystery
2. A Wedding and a Funeral in Mecklenburg – A German Travel Mystery
3. An Aero Island Christmas Mystery – A Danish Cosy Mystery
4. Prague, Secrets from the Past – A Czech Travel Mystery
5. Death on the West Highland Way – A Scottish Cozy Mystery
(More books and more adventures to come!)
Fans of Rhys Bowen, Steve Higgs and Ellery Adams will love this new series from Italian Village Mysteries author Adriana Licio, set against a backdrop of some of the most beautiful destinations in Europe and packed with mystery, adventure and plenty of humour.
This boxset includes the first three full-length books in the series.
1. The Watchman of Rothenberg Dies – A German Cosy Mystery
Etta and Dora travel to a fairy-tale German town for their first home swap holiday, delighted by their neighbours’ warm welcome. But the welcome turns sour when the Night Watchman of Rothenberg is brutally murdered while his tour group takes photographs nearby, and the two travellers end up with a rather unusual souvenir.
2. A Wedding and a Funeral in Mecklenburg – A German Travel Mystery
Etta, Dora and Leon arrive for a home swap holiday in a German mansion, just in time for the celebrations following the wedding of their hosts’ son to a beautiful Parisienne socialite. But the festivities come to an abrupt end when the bride falls face first into the wedding cake, a bullet in her heart.
3. An Aero Island Christmas Mystery – A Danish Cosy Mystery
Two Italian sexagenarians and a loveable if rather stubborn Basset Hound are travelling across the sea to the historic town of Ærøskøbing. As the island of Ærø rises before them from the Baltic Sea, an unsolved murder, a mythical treasure, an unrequited love and a bitter family feud await them.
◆◆◆ Pack your cases, hop into the backseat and join Etta, Dora and Leon in their ancient yellow Fiat as they set out on their travels, solving murders, living alongside the locals, and making friends – and a few enemies – along the way ◆◆◆
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THE HOMESWAPPERS MYSTERIES SERIES
Written in British English, this is a clean cosy mystery series with no violence, sex or strong language.
Each book can be read as a standalone or you can enjoy the whole
0. Castelmezzano, The Witch is Dead – An Italian Cosy Mystery (A Prequel Novella)
1. The Watchman of Rothenberg Dies – A German Cosy Mystery
2. A Wedding and a Funeral in Mecklenburg – A German Travel Mystery
3. An Aero Island Christmas Mystery – A Danish Cosy Mystery
4. Prague, Secrets from the Past – A Czech Travel Mystery
5. Death on the West Highland Way – A Scottish Cozy Mystery
(More books and more adventures to come!)
Fans of Rhys Bowen, Steve Higgs and Ellery Adams will love this new series from Italian Village Mysteries author Adriana Licio, set against a backdrop of some of the most beautiful destinations in Europe and packed with mystery, adventure and plenty of humour.
588 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 30, 2021
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About the author
Adriana Licio
33 books112 followersAdriana lives somewhere stuck on the Apennine mountains in southern Italy not far from Maratea, the Mediterranean setting for her cozy series "An Italian Village Mystery".
Get a taste of Adriana's world reading "And Then There Were Bones" the prequel to her series, exclusive to subscribers on her mailing list - https://adrianalicio.com/murderclub
She loves loads of things: traveling, reading, walking, savouring good food, exploring small villages, and home swapping. She runs her family perfumery shop, and between a dark patchouli and a musky rose, she reads and writes cozy mysteries.
She resisted writing as long as she could; fearing it might open doors to her already galloping imagination. But one day she found an alluring blank page and the words flowed in that weird English she'd learned in Glasgow...
Adriana finds peace for her restless, enthusiastic soul when she walks in nature, with her adventurous dog Frodo and her hubby Giovanni.
Get a taste of Adriana's world reading "And Then There Were Bones" the prequel to her series, exclusive to subscribers on her mailing list - https://adrianalicio.com/murderclub
She loves loads of things: traveling, reading, walking, savouring good food, exploring small villages, and home swapping. She runs her family perfumery shop, and between a dark patchouli and a musky rose, she reads and writes cozy mysteries.
She resisted writing as long as she could; fearing it might open doors to her already galloping imagination. But one day she found an alluring blank page and the words flowed in that weird English she'd learned in Glasgow...
Adriana finds peace for her restless, enthusiastic soul when she walks in nature, with her adventurous dog Frodo and her hubby Giovanni.
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September 25, 2021Wow
This is an amazing, unique, excellent and super awesome series. I loved the concept of home swapping while traveling. Concetta Natale Passolina, better known as Etta and Dorotea Rosa Pepe called as Dora are on a home swapping vacation to various places in Europe and solve thrilling mysteries. I am speechless. What a wonderful series! Highly recommended for reading.
This is an amazing, unique, excellent and super awesome series. I loved the concept of home swapping while traveling. Concetta Natale Passolina, better known as Etta and Dorotea Rosa Pepe called as Dora are on a home swapping vacation to various places in Europe and solve thrilling mysteries. I am speechless. What a wonderful series! Highly recommended for reading.
September 1, 2021
Good
I really enjoyed reading this authors series about two retired teachers who did house swapping so they could afford to travel. What adventures those two get involved in are truly mysterious. I will read as more of this series when available.
I really enjoyed reading this authors series about two retired teachers who did house swapping so they could afford to travel. What adventures those two get involved in are truly mysterious. I will read as more of this series when available.
September 26, 2021
Binge-worthy❣️
Very anxious to read more . . .
Next please🐿️More and more difficult to put down . . .
Very anxious to read more . . .
Next please🐿️More and more difficult to put down . . .
January 9, 2023
Loved the main characters. And of course I loved the basset hound!🐻
September 11, 2021
Enjoyable read
I enjoyed reading these books. I learned a lot about the customs of the different countries visited! Thank you for a good story.
I enjoyed reading these books. I learned a lot about the customs of the different countries visited! Thank you for a good story.
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