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The Northminster Mysteries #0.5
Carswell’s First Case: A Northminster Novella
Edinburgh, in the summer of 1839: Felix Carswell is at the start of a brilliant career, pursuing research into the structure of the heart, and assisting the celebrated Professor Logan. He has sealed his prospects by becoming engaged to Professor Logan’s charming daughter, Isabella.
However, when famous painter Benjamin Thurlow is found dead in his Edinburgh house, Felix is thrown into a murder investigation. Was this a natural death, or are there darker forces at work?
At the same time, Lord Rothborough introduces Felix to retired actress Anastasia Dundonald and her gifted granddaughter, Cordelia Wemyss. Beautiful Cordelia, trapped in a loveless marriage and dangerously ill, makes Felix question all his certainties, including his relationship with Isabella Logan, and when he uncovers the shocking truth as to how and why Thurlow died, he realises that his career in Edinburgh may be over forever.
This novella can be read at any point in the Northminster series, or before.
However, when famous painter Benjamin Thurlow is found dead in his Edinburgh house, Felix is thrown into a murder investigation. Was this a natural death, or are there darker forces at work?
At the same time, Lord Rothborough introduces Felix to retired actress Anastasia Dundonald and her gifted granddaughter, Cordelia Wemyss. Beautiful Cordelia, trapped in a loveless marriage and dangerously ill, makes Felix question all his certainties, including his relationship with Isabella Logan, and when he uncovers the shocking truth as to how and why Thurlow died, he realises that his career in Edinburgh may be over forever.
This novella can be read at any point in the Northminster series, or before.
- GenresHistorical
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 27, 2022
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October 28, 2022
Excellent!
I have read all this Northminster series. I was so happy when I discovered this one. It made me realise how much I miss these books. I hope next one comes soon. These books are worth reading. The characters are believable and interesting and the stories the very interesting and enjoyable.
I have read all this Northminster series. I was so happy when I discovered this one. It made me realise how much I miss these books. I hope next one comes soon. These books are worth reading. The characters are believable and interesting and the stories the very interesting and enjoyable.
May 10, 2026
Very enjoyable entry into this series. Great writing.
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