This Omnibus edition contains the first three stories in the popular Tea & Sympathy Mystery series. Tea & Sympathy When the body of a local woman is found drowned in the river, the contents of her pockets reveal a letter from Lilly and she’s unwillingly drawn into the case. But is it a tragic accident as the police think? Lilly isn’t convinced, but pursuing her own inquiry means it isn’t long before she gets into hot water. A Deadly Solution Lilly has been asked to demonstrate at a local book club but tragedy strikes when the heiress is found dead. As a prime witness Lilly is asked unofficially to help, but with motives galore the culprit could be any of them. As she digs deeper she realises appearances are deceiving when it comes to the rich and titled of Plumpton Mallet. Tiffin & Tragedy Invited to celebrate the wedding anniversary of two close friends, Lilly jumps at the chance. But nothing goes to plan. The party ends in a storm causing a power cut and fells trees across the only access road. The inhabitants are trapped with no way to call for help. Then a body is discovered and Lilly realises the danger outside is nothing compared to within. There is a murderer among them.
WRITER OF BRITISH MYSTERIES. Historical, contemporary, paranormal, cozy, humorous. Featuring memorable protagonists, their unusual side-kicks and an eclectic ensemble of supporting cast members. They usually include spirits (all varieties) a little bit of magic, a spot of romance and copious amounts of tea. At regular intervals they involve steam trains and sometimes bicycles.
SERIES:
THE YELLOW COTTAGE VINTAGE MYSTERIES, traditional English whodunits with a twist, set in the 1930s. Known for their clever humor as well as the interesting slant on the traditional murder mystery.
THE TEA & SYMPATHY series featuring Lilly Tweed, former newspaper Agony Aunt, now purveyor of fine teas at The Tea Emporium in the small English market town of Plumpton Mallet. Along with a regular cast of characters, including Earl Grey the shop cat.
THE FINCH & FISCHER series featuring mobile librarian Penny Finch and her rescue dog Fischer. Follow them as they dig up clues and sniff out red herrings in the six quintessential English villages and hamlets that make up Hampsworthy Downs.
Jacquie was born in West Yorkshire, England. She studied art and design and after qualifying began work as an interior designer, moving onto fine art restoration and animal portraiture before deciding to pursue her lifelong ambition to write.