A murder shocks the small town of Walden. And it’s only the beginning... Walden, 1921. Local reporter Iris Woodmore is determined to save her beloved lake, Waldenmere, from destruction. After a bloody and expensive war, the British Army can’t afford to keep the lake and build a convalescent home on its shores yet they still battle with Walden Council and a railway company for ownership. But an old mansion used as an officer training academy stands where the railway company plans to build a lakeside hotel. It belongs to General Cheverton – and he won’t leave his home. When the General is found murdered, it appears someone will stop at nothing to win the fight for Waldenmere. Iris thinks she can take on the might of the railway company and find the killer. But nothing prepares her for the devastation that’s to come... 'A fabulously well-researched historical cosy mystery... The Iris Woodmore mysteries are fast becoming some of my favourites.' M J Porter ‘A cracking addition to the series ... superbly written... lots of drama, intrigue, twists and turns.’ Gingerbookgeek ‘WOW!! Another fantastic addition to my favorite historical series by Michelle Salter... So many unexpected developments, twists, shocking revelations, my god!!’ thebookdecoder ‘I have fallen head over heels for this series.’ Booksbybindu ‘A terrific historical cozy mystery that will keep readers gripped ...With plenty of tension, intrigue and suspense, Murder at Waldenmere Lake is an addictive historical cozy mystery ... perfect for Anne Perry and Verity Bright fans.’ bookishjottings Praise for The Iris Woodmore Mysteries: ‘A real page turner and couldn't put it down. So much so that I stayed up until the early hours to find out what happens.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘What a great book! I loved the characters and the ever deepening plot.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘An incredibly well-written historical mystery ... interspersed with fascinating tit-bits of information both about the suffragettes and their sister organisation, the suffrage societies.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘Starts well and then gets better! ’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘I recommend this book to anyone who loves a twisty plot line that keeps you guessing.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘As soon as I started reading, I knew that I was reading something special ... Iris Woodmore ... is such a fun, feisty and determined young lady.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘Excellent read ... Brilliant storyline.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘The writer's attention to detail and historical fact was very good ... The characters are well drawn and believable.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘The characters are brilliantly written and swept me along.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review

A fatal jump. A missing suffragette. An inexplicable murder. London, 1920. For the first time ever, two women are competing against each other to become an MP. Reporter Iris Woodmore has a big story on her hands when she accompanies one of the candidates to the House of Commons. But it’s a place that holds painful memories. In 1914, her mother died there when she fell into the River Thames during a daring suffragette protest. Then, in the shadow of Big Ben, a waterman tells Iris her mother didn’t fall – she jumped. Iris discovers that the suffragette with her mother that fateful day has been missing for six years, mysteriously disappearing just after the protest. Desperate to know the truth behind the fatal jump, Iris’s investigation leads her to Crookham Hall, an ancestral home where secrets and lies lead to murder... The first book in the Iris Woodmore cozy crime series. Previously published as The Suffragette’s Daughter 'The mystery itself is intriguing, with plenty of twists and unexpected developments. If you enjoy 1920s mysteries and learning about the Suffragettes and all they stood for, then I highly recommend Death at Crookham Hall.' Verity Bright, author of Murder by Invitation 'A fabulous, well-written, mystery that holds all the promise of much more to come... The Iris Woodmore mysteries are fast becoming some of my favourites.' M J Porter, author of King of Kings 'A joy to read! Such a well-researched mystery. I absolutely loved the unconventional heroine, 1920s setting, engaging characterisation and poignant ending, all of which provide a captivating start to the Iris Woodmore cosy mystery series.' Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire Mysteries ‘Death at Crookham Hall is a lovely, murder mystery by a gifted writer.’ Helena Dixon, author of Murder at the Village Fair What real readers are saying: 'Well written, with complex characters ... a thoughtful and compelling story ... readers of the Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear might like this book.' "What a great book! Highly recommend this book to anyone who likes historical fiction and a twisty plot." “...a real page turner... couldn't put it down. So much so that I stayed up until the early hours to find out what happens. The ending did not disappoint. A thoroughly enjoyable novel.” “The writer's attention to detail and historical fact was very good... characters are well drawn and believable... I would thoroughly recommend.” “1920s at its best...When you get to the end of a book and feel sad that the book is finished, you know you have just read a worthwhile story. The characters are brilliantly written and swept me along.”

'A fabulous murder mystery with twists and turns that had me turning the pages faster and faster' bestselling author Catherine Coles The patients survived the Great War only to face a new danger... One doctor and one nurse remain at Merewood Hospital. Since the disappearance of Nurse Taplin the previous year, locals believe the hospital is cursed. And when another unnatural death occurs on Midsummer’s Eve of 1919, it looks like they could be right. Sister Helen Hopgood is desperate to find new places for the remaining wounded soldiers so they can close the hospital – but Dr Samuel Bingham seems reluctant to let the five men go. Can she discover the truth before another life is lost? 'a dark and twisty mystery full of tension' netgalley reviewer 'An addictive and easy to read page turning murder mystery with the perfect amount of crime and history that will keep you turning the pages.' netgalley reviewer 'Murder at Merewood Hospital is a worthy read if you are looking for a post-WWI cozy mystery with some intriguing themes.' netgalley reviewer 'This was a suspenseful read. The author does a phenomenal job of keeping the tension high.' netgalley reviewer 'An atmospheric and well told who-dunnit, I couldn’t put it down' netgalley reviewer Praise for Michelle Salter 'plenty of twists and unexpected developments.' Verity Bright ‘a lovely, murder mystery by a gifted writer.’ Helena Dixon 'A fabulous, well-written, mystery that holds all the promise of much more to come...' M J Porter 'A joy to read! Such a well-researched mystery.' Anita Davison

Wartime secrets, smugglers’ caves, skeletal remains... And the holiday’s only just begun... July 1923 - Iris Woodmore travels to Devon with her friends Percy Baverstock and Millicent Nightingale for her father’s wedding to Katherine Keats. But when Millicent uncovers skeletal remains hidden on the private beach of Katherine’s former home, Iris begins to suspect her future stepmother is not what she seems. The police reveal the dead man is a smuggler who went missing in 1918, and when a new murder occurs, they realise a killer is in their midst. The link between both murders is Katherine. Could Iris’s own father be in danger? 'The Iris Woodmore mysteries are fast becoming some of my favourites.' M J Porter 'Compulsive reading at its best. Iris Woodmore's fourth mystery has a mix of love, jealousy, and betrayal of the kind that can only lead to murder.' netgalley reviewer, five stars 'The Iris Woodmore Mysteries are a firm favourite of mine – rich with period detail but with a damn fine mystery as well. Highly recommended.' netgalley reviewer, five stars 'What an utterly delightful story! ... I am sure Dame Christie would have been delighted by this novel.' netgalley reviewer, five stars

Discover the page-turning suffragette-era cosy mystery series from Michelle Salter 'If you enjoy 1920s mysteries and learning about the Suffragettes and all they stood for, then I highly recommend Death at Crookham Hall' Verity Bright 'A joy to read! Such a well-researched mystery. I absolutely loved the unconventional heroine' Anita Davison ‘Death at Crookham Hall is a lovely, murder mystery by a gifted writer’ Helena Dixon This boxset contains the complete Iris Woodmore Mystery series Death at Crookham Hall Murder at Waldenmere Lake The Body at Carnival Bridge A Killing at Smugglers Cove Death at Crookham Hall London, 1920. For the first time ever, two women are competing against each other to become an MP. Reporter Iris Woodmore has a big story on her hands when she accompanies one of the candidates to the House of Commons. But it’s a place that holds painful memories. In 1914, her mother died there when she fell into the River Thames during a daring suffragette protest. Then, in the shadow of Big Ben, a waterman tells Iris her mother didn’t fall – she jumped. Iris discovers that the suffragette with her mother that fateful day has been missing for six years, mysteriously disappearing just after the protest. Desperate to know the truth behind the fatal jump, Iris’s investigation leads her to Crookham Hall, an ancestral home where secrets and lies lead to murder... Murder at Waldenmere Lake Walden, 1921. Local reporter Iris Woodmore is determined to save her beloved lake, Waldenmere, from destruction. After a bloody and expensive war, the British Army can’t afford to keep the lake and build a convalescent home on its shores yet they still battle with Walden Council and a railway company for ownership. But an old mansion used as an officer training academy stands where the railway company plans to build a lakeside hotel. It belongs to General Cheverton – and he won’t leave his home. When the General is found murdered, it appears someone will stop at nothing to win the fight for Waldenmere. Iris thinks she can take on the might of the railway company and find the killer. But nothing prepares her for the devastation that’s to come... The Body at Carnival Bridge September 1922. Iris Woodmore returns to Walden after a scandalous trip abroad – and not everyone is pleased to see her. Her efforts to mend relations are hindered by her growing attraction to the unpredictable Reverend Archie Powell. Only her friend, wealthy businesswoman Constance Timpson, welcomes her back. Constance has made deadly enemies and needs Iris to defend her from a hostile press. When a single shot is fired at Constance, no one is sure if the sniper intended to scare or kill – but when two of her factory workers go missing, it’s clear the threat is real. Iris turns amateur sleuth to investigate the mystery – and realises the sniper isn’t the only hidden enemy preying on women. A Killing at Smugglers Cove July 1923. Iris Woodmore travels to Devon with her friends Percy Baverstock and Millicent Nightingale for her father’s wedding to Katherine Keats. But when Millicent uncovers skeletal remains hidden on the private beach of Katherine’s former home, Iris begins to suspect her future stepmother is not what she seems. The police reveal the dead man is a smuggler who went missing in 1918, and when a new murder occurs, they realise a killer is in their midst. The link between both murders is Katherine. Could Iris’s own father be in danger?

A single shot is fired. Was it intended to kill? September 1922 – Iris Woodmore returns to Walden after a scandalous trip abroad – and not everyone is pleased to see her. Her efforts to mend relations are hindered by her growing attraction to the unpredictable Reverend Archie Powell. Only her friend, wealthy businesswoman Constance Timpson, welcomes her back. Constance has made deadly enemies and needs Iris to defend her from a hostile press. When a single shot is fired at Constance, no one is sure if the sniper intended to scare or kill – but when two of her factory workers go missing, it’s clear the threat is real. Iris turns amateur sleuth to investigate the mystery – and realises the sniper isn’t the only hidden enemy preying on women. 'The Iris Woodmore mysteries are fast becoming some of my favourites.' M J Porter Readers LOVE The Body at Carnival Bridge ‘WOW! I’m Hooked! ... hooked on this series in the best way! This is the most daring and refreshing historical mystery series that I have ever encountered!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘Everything you want in a historical mystery! Historical facts that play into the story, a murder, mystery and many twist and turns that keep you loving every page!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘Just loved this! I'm fascinated by the time period and the way the story is written. Definitely a must read...’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘... a fantabulous historical mystery. Engrossing, unique and riveting. Highly recommended!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review **

Preorder the new instalment in Michelle Salter's gripping cozy mystery series When a pantomime turns deadly, Iris investigates a cast of killers... Christmas, 1923. When reporter Iris Woodmore is sent to cover the Prince of Wales’ visit to historic Winchester, she discovers more than just royal gossip. The leading lady in Winchester Cathedral’s charity pantomime is found dead in mysterious circumstances. And the chief suspect is Cinderella’s handsome prince, played by Percy Baverstock’s younger brother, Freddie. For the sake of the Baverstocks, Iris must investigate the murder, even though it means confronting an old enemy. And as the line between friend and foe blurs dangerously, she’s ensnared by someone she hoped she’d never see again... Everyone's favourite amateur sleuth returns for a Christmas mystery, perfect for fans of Verity Bright, Claire Gradidge and Emily Organ Praise for the Iris Woodmore Mysteries: 'The mystery itself is intriguing, with plenty of twists and unexpected developments. If you enjoy 1920s mysteries and learning about the Suffragettes and all they stood for, then I highly recommend Death at Crookham Hall.' Verity Bright, author of Murder by Invitation 'A fabulous, well-written, mystery that holds all the promise of much more to come... The Iris Woodmore mysteries are fast becoming some of my favourites.' M J Porter, author of King of Kings 'A joy to read! Such a well-researched mystery. I absolutely loved the unconventional heroine, 1920s setting, engaging characterisation and poignant ending, all of which provide a captivating start to the Iris Woodmore cosy mystery series.' Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire Mysteries ‘Death at Crookham Hall is a lovely, murder mystery by a gifted writer.’ Helena Dixon, author of Murder at the Village Fair

A murder shocks the small town of Walden. And it's only the beginning... Walden, 1921. Local reporter Iris Woodmore is determined to save her beloved lake, Waldenmere, from destruction. After a bloody and expensive war, the British Army can't afford to keep the lake and build a convalescent home on its shores yet they still battle with Walden Council and a railway company for ownership. But an old mansion used as an officer training academy stands where the railway company plans to build a lakeside hotel. It belongs to General Cheverton - and he won't leave his home. When the General is found murdered, it appears someone will stop at nothing to win the fight for Waldenmere. Iris thinks she can take on the might of the railway company and find the killer. But nothing prepares her for the devastation that's to come... Praise for The Iris Woodmore Mysteries: 'A real page turner and couldn't put it down. So much so that I stayed up until the early hours to find out what happens.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review 'What a great book! I loved the characters and the ever deepening plot.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review 'An incredibly well-written historical mystery ... interspersed with fascinating tit-bits of information both about the suffragettes and their sister organisation, the suffrage societies.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review 'Starts well and then gets better! ' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review 'I recommend this book to anyone who loves a twisty plot line that keeps you guessing.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review 'As soon as I started reading, I knew that I was reading something special ... Iris Woodmore ... is such a fun, feisty and determined young lady.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review 'The writer's attention to detail and historical fact was very good ... The characters are well drawn and believable.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review

The first in a brand-new WWII historical mystery series introduces WPC Billie Harkness - a female police officer who risks her life to protect the home front in the British coastal city of Hull. 1940. Britain is at war. Rector's daughter Wilhelmina Harkness longs to do her duty for her country, but when her strict mother forbids her to enlist, their bitter argument has devasting consequences. Unable to stay in the village she loves, Wilhelmina - reinventing herself as Billie - spends everything she has on a one-way ticket up north. Hull is a distant, dangerous city, but Billie is determined to leave her painful memories behind and start afresh, whatever the cost. The last thing Billie expects on her first evening in Hull, however, is to be caught in the city's first air raid - or to stumble across the body of a young woman, suspiciously untouched by debris. If the air raid didn't kill the glamorous stranger, what did? Billie is determined to get justice, and her persistence earns her an invitation to the newly formed Women's Police Constabulary. But as the case unfolds, putting her at odds with both high-ranking members of the force as well as the victim's powerful family, Billie begins to wonder if she can trust her new friends and colleagues . . . or if someone amongst them is working for the enemy. DEATH IN A BLACKOUT is a perfect pick for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Rhys Bowen and Susan Elia MacNeal.

'Perfect if you loved THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB' - reader review 'An entertaining romp and a fascinating insight into the weird and wonderful ways of the British aristocracy' S.J. Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot It's the 1930s and a mysterious illness is spreading over Scotland. But the noble and ancient family of Inverkillen, residents of Loch Down Abbey, are much more concerned with dwindling toilet roll supplies and who will look after the children now that Nanny has regretfully (and most inconveniently) departed this life. Then Lord Inverkillen, Earl and head of the family, is found dead in mysterious circumstances. The inspector declares it an accident but Mrs MacBain, the head housekeeper, isn't so convinced. As no one is allowed in or out because of the illness, the residents of the house - both upstairs and downstairs - are the only suspects. With the Earl's own family too busy doing what can only be described as nothing, she decides to do some digging - in between chores, of course - and in doing so uncovers a whole host of long-hidden secrets, lies and betrayals that will alter the dynamics of the household for ever. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, LOCH DOWN ABBEY is a playful, humorous mystery that will keep you glued to the page! READERS LOVE LOCH DOWN ABBEY! 'Beautifully written . . . this is a joyous read that will stay with me for a long time' - 5 STARS 'The ending took me completely by surprise but in the best way' - 5 STARS 'If you want to escape for a while, this is definitely a good book for that' - 5 STARS Tthis very funny and unputdownable novel is a sure winner from start to finish! To be enjoyed without moderation.' - 5 STARS 'It's amazing what secrets are hidden . . . Excellent :)' - 5 STARS