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The Belmont Affair - Alexander Wolfe 2

Genres: Crime, Thriller, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Book 2 The Alexander Wolfe Series Best selling author with sales of over one million books In the winter of 1925, a case is handed to Wolfe: Rupert Belmont, scion of the prestigious Belmont & Chartwell private bank, is found dead. The official cause: heart failure. But Lord Hector Sommerton, Wolfe's Chief, suspects foul play, particularly given Belmont's recent inquiries into the bank's shadowy "Continental connections." Wolfe, accompanied by his enigmatic assistant Fox and eager young valet Dicks, journeys to Belmont Park, a sprawling Sussex estate. Here, amidst a grieving family and a houseful of guests, Wolfe must navigate a world of old money, buried secrets, and the subtle art of deception. The killer, a master of misdirection, believes they have committed the perfect crime, leaving Wolfe to uncover the truth hidden beneath layers of discretion and family loyalty. With the victim's curiosity proving deadly, Wolfe races against time to...

The Mystery of the Missing Man - Heathcliff Lennox 16

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Historical Fiction, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

The Mystery of the Missing Man Murder, mystery and a dog of distinction. Heathcliff Lennox investigates. Summer 1924. Seven archaeologists board the morning train from Oxford to witness the Roman villa excavation at Ashton Steeple. Only six arrive. Dr Mortimer Quayle was seen settling into his compartment with his leather case. The conductor punched his ticket. Witnesses claimed to have seen him. But somewhere during the thirty-mile journey through the peaceful Cotswold countryside, Dr. Quayle vanished without a trace. How does a man disappear from a moving train? What begins as a strange puzzle becomes something far deadlier. Someone among the respectable scholars committed murder–but who would kill such a distinguished man, and what secret was worth killing for? In a world of buried artefacts and ancient mysteries, Lennox and Swift must uncover which team member has buried their past as carefully as any Roman treasure. Major Heathcliff Lennox -...

The Gathering of Clan McFee - Heathcliff Lennox 14

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

***FINALIST - KINDLE STORYTELLER AWARD 2025*** Murder, mystery and a dog of distinction. Heathcliff Lennox investigates. Book 14 in the Heathcliff Lennox series Spring 1924. Scotland. The ancient halls of Clan McFee’s castle echo with the whispers of history—and now, the stirrings of ambition and rivalry. The old Laird has passed away, leaving no will, no children, and no clear heir. The task of naming a successor falls to Lady Peggie, the widow of the reclusive Laird. Summoned to the castle are eight distant cousins of the McFee family, hailing from England, Canada, America, and Sweden. As the castle fills with strangers bound by blood but divided by self-interest, tensions rise despite the efforts of Lady Peggie and Sir Richard Fitzroy, the Laird’s unflappable lawyer, to maintain order. But then the fragile peace is shattered by a murder in the night—a body found at the foot of the grand stone...

The Murder of Viscount Montcrief - Heathcliff Lennox 15

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

The Murder of Viscount Montcrief Murder, mystery and a dog of distinction. Heathcliff Lennox investigates. Viscount Montcrief was a man of wealth, refinement—and secrets. A recluse by nature, he lived in seclusion behind the iron gates of Montcrief House, a palatial estate renowned for its opulence and exquisite painted ceilings. Few were ever admitted, and those who entered were bound to silence. But in the spring of 1924, the Viscount developed a curious obsession with plays broadcast over the wireless. When he invited a troupe of actors—seven players and their director—to perform a private drama within his grand drawing room, the staff raised their eyebrows. When he was discovered the next morning, brutally murdered, they raised the alarm. With a house full of servants, a retinue of gardeners, and eight guests with dramatic inclinations, there is no shortage of suspects. But who among them turned a performance into a killing?...

The Caxton Manor Murders - Alexander Wolfe 1

Genres: Crime, Thriller, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Book 1 The Alexander Wolfe Series Best selling author with sales of over one million books Christmas at Caxton Manor promises to be a festive gathering of old friends, but the holiday cheer turns deadly when an uninvited guest, the ruthless industrialist Boris Bullen, is found murdered in the snow. Called in to discreetly investigate, the enigmatic Alexander Wolfe arrives to find himself embroiled in a perplexing mystery with echoes of a past crime. With a pearl-handled knife as the only clue and a house full of secrets, Wolfe—accompanied by his newly appointed and rather inept valet, Dicks, the erratic James Fox, and the mischievous terrier, Wilf—must navigate a labyrinth of suspicious characters, hidden agendas, and a potentially dangerous woman with a killer past. As the snow falls and the secrets unravel, Wolfe must uncover who killed Boris Bullen and why, before the festive season turns into a deadly winter...

Saint Valentine's Day Murder - Heathcliff Lennox 13

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Saint Valentine's Day Murder Book 13 of the Heathcliff Lennox series A duel at dawn. One man dead, the other gravely injured. What drove them to fight on a bitterly cold morning remains a mystery. For years, Lady Bancroft’s Valentine’s Ball at Bancroft Hall had been a glittering gathering of high society’s most eligible men and women. Countless happy couples owe their love stories to her matchmaking, their gratitude keeping Lady Bancroft in the genteel comfort of her grand Cotswolds estate. But this year tragedy strikes. A murder threatens to ruin everything. Desperate, Lady Bancroft turns to her neighbour, the dashing Major Heathcliff Lennox. A decorated war hero and now a consultant to Scotland Yard, Lennox would much rather be fishing. But duty—and the insistent ex-detective Inspector Swift—calls. What seems like a straightforward case takes a darker turn when another body is discovered. With secrets unraveling and suspects mounting, Lennox...

The Twelve Saints of Christmas - Heathcliff Lennox 12

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Murder, mystery and a dog of distinction. Heathcliff Lennox investigates. Book 12 in the Heathcliff Lennox series Twelve Saints, who are not true saints at all. They are the great and the good, although none are entirely great, nor good - indeed one is a murderer. Temple House near Bath is built upon an old Roman Temple, the house bequeathed many centuries before to a secret order of old aristocracy. The 'Saints' are not true saints, they are remnants; the last of their line, they have wealth, but no heirs. The Order may invite any such relict to join them. They will come to live in Temple House, they will become a revered and venerable Saint, and when they die all their wealth must go into the saints coffers. Each Christmas these coffers are opened and the Saints - after much debate and contemplation - will donate a proportion of...

The Belvedere Murders - Heathcliff Lennox 11

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+

Murder, Mystery and a dog, and cat, of distinction Book 11 of the Heathcliff Lennox series A dazzling ball in a rooftop ballroom in one of the most prestigious mansions in the country. Dancing, music, champagne, ravishing ball gowns, priceless jewellery...and murder. Jack Dutton died in the dark. Why? Who hated him enough to kill him? Why had he made a list of gemstones and their prices? What was he guilty of? Dutton had been a handsome war hero, but tragedy surrounded him, and his nature had always been unpredictable. When Lennox and Swift begin peeling away the layers of deceit, they uncover some vile secrets, secrets that have already led to Dutton's murder, and it's not long before there's another. Belvedere House hosts the highest of high society, and yet even among its glittering halls, evil creeps in to catch the unwary, and the unwitting. Major Heathcliff Lennox -...

Murder at Ashton Steeple - Heathcliff Lennox 10

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Murder, Mystery and a dog, and cat, of distinction Book 10 in the Heathcliff Lennox series. A man shot through the heart with an arrow - the victim a rich outsider who has moved into Ashton Hall in the village of Ashton Steeple...Which is Lennox's own village, and curtains are twitching as he and Swift try to hunt down the killer. Persi, Lennox's new wife, is keen to help, so is the whole household, including Tommy the boot boy and Greggs the ever stalwart butler. But the killer is clever, and devious and is always a step ahead, and it will take all of Swift's dogged detective work and Lennox's erratic intelligence, to track the murderer down. Major Heathcliff Lennox - ex WW1 war pilot, 6feet 3inch, tousled dark blond hair, age around 30 – named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother – much to...

A Wreath of Red Roses - Heathcliff Lennox 9

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Murder, Mystery and a dog, and cat, of distinction Book 9 in the Heathcliff Lennox series A mediaeval moated Manor, and a series of strange deaths. Scotland Yard take an interest, and decide Lennox and Swift can investigate, but nothing is as simple as it looks and the bright days of Spring take a sinister turn. Barton-Regis is without an heir, the last Lord died, leaving 6 illegitimate off-spring. Only one can inherit, and they must vie for it according to the task of the Talents. But there is more than just sibling rivalry, there's a monster among them, a killer who is as clever as he is insane. Which of them is the imposter, and can Lennox and Swift uncover the culprit before more die at his hands? Major Heathcliff Lennox - ex WW1 war pilot, 6feet 3inch, tousled dark blond hair, age around 30 – named after the...

The Curse of Braeburn Castle - Heathcliff Lennox 3

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

"A lonely castle, a murder mystery with a touch of humour and a dog of distinction." Book 3 in the Heathcliff Lennox series. Halloween 1921. A castle on a rock in a Scottish loch, Braeburn has been crumbling for centuries. Someone tries to remedy the rot but uncovers a skeleton behind a wall It wears a crown and hides a curse - is it the ancient King of the Isles? Or is it Black Dougal? Then the skull and crown disappears. As ghosts are heard and treasure seekers arrive, the Braeburn’s call Major Heathcliff Lennox. He travels to Scotland to help, taking his dog, his butler and his small cat.  Major Heathcliff Lennox, ex-WW1 war pilot, 6 feet 3 inches, tousled, dark blond hair, age around 30 - named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother - much to his great annoyance.

The Birdcage Murders - Heathcliff Lennox 8

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Murder, Mystery and a dog of distinction Book 8 in the Heathcliff Lennox series. Major Heathcliff Lennox is called in, along with ex Detective Inspector Swift, to help the police investigate a macabre death. The dead man is Lord De Ruyter, a man inextricably linked to the notorious Birdcage Murders. Nothing is as it appears, witnesses to De Ruyter's murder are not the strangers they purport to be, everyone present had a reason to be there and it all relates to the Birdcage Murders. Major Heathcliff Lennox - ex WW1 war pilot, 6feet 3inch, tousled dark blond hair, age around 30 – named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother – much to his great annoyance.

The Mystery of Montague Morgan - Heathcliff Lennox 7

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

'Murder, mystery and a dog of distinction. Heathcliff Lennox investigates.' Book 7 in the Heathcliff Lennox series Ladies man, dandy, charming rogue, thief. Montague Morgan has a buccaneering reputation and he doesn't give a damn – until he falls in love. He has a plan, he needs money and he knows how to get it. He and his lover conspire to escape to exotic lands with stolen gold. But the gold belongs to dangerous people and plans can go awry. Morgan disappears, has he escaped, or has he fallen prey to lethal retribution? Lennox's friend, ex Chief Inspector Swift is embroiled, and Lennox steps in to help, but his wedding is fixed for Christmas Eve and it's only a few days away. As the mystery around Montague Morgan deepens, so the tension rises... Major Heathcliff Lennox - ex WW1 war pilot, 6feet 3inch, tousled dark blond hair, age around 30...

The Tomb of the Chatelaine - Heathcliff Lennox 6

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Historical Fiction, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

'Murder, mystery and a dog of distinction. Heathcliff Lennox investigates.' Book 6 in the Heathcliff Lennox series A suspicious accident, a dead man's gun and a lost tomb. Strange events disturb the peace of Lanscombe Park, the magnificent country seat of Lord Godolphin Sinclair. Adventurer, gold prospector and arms dealer, Sinclair has spent a lifetime amassing a fortune with ruthless determination. He's a man frightened of nothing, until he receives a package from the distant past. Someone knows his secrets, they kill, and then they kill again. A game of cat and mouse is afoot, Major Heathcliff Lennox and ex Inspector Swift are called to Lanscombe Park to investigate. Major Heathcliff Lennox, ex-WW1 war pilot, six feet 3 inches, unruly dark blond hair, age around 30 - named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother - much to his great annoyance.

The Monks Hood Murders - Heathcliff Lennox 5

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

A 1920s Murder Mystery in the depths of rural Yorkshire A scoundrel lies dying, he makes his confession; his sins were despicable, and he wants to atone for his wasted life. He bequeaths an invaluable gift to Monks Hood Abbey, an ancient monastery set in a lonely corner of the Yorkshire moors. But sin throws a long shadow and corruption crawls in its shade. Strangers come forward and lay claim to the monks' inheritance. The Abbot calls on Major Heathcliff Lennox and ex-Chief Inspector Swift to ask for their help. They must go to Yorkshire to unravel the mayhem – but then there's mystery, and murder, and another adventure begins. Major Heathcliff Lennox, ex-WW1 war pilot, six feet 3 inches, unruly dark blond hair, age around 30 - named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother - much to his great annoyance. The Monks Hood Murders...

Death in Damascus - Heathcliff Lennox 4

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

A 1920s Murder Mystery - Death in the desert with intrigue, adventure and a dog of distinction.' Book 4 in the Heathcliff Lennox series. There's a damsel in distress and accusations of attempted murder flying around, but it's not in the comfortable confines of the English countryside, it's in the very distant city of Damascus. Lennox must go and investigate, although he's not too keen on exotic locations, and his old retainer, Greggs is distinctly averse to the very idea. Nevertheless, ex-Chief Inspector Swift persuades them and they reach the ancient city to discover a movie crew, a spy and a couple of mysterious ladies. Nobody seems to be telling the truth, they all have secrets, and there's one secret in particular that's drawn them like bees to the honeypot. But what is it? And then there's murder, and mysteries from the ancient past, and a handsome Sheik who remains...

The Black Cat Murders - Heathcliff Lennox 2

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Historical Fiction, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie with a touch of Wodehouse and a dog of distinction.' Book 2 in The Heathcliff Lennox series Who killed Sir Crispin Gibbons? A wedding invitation and news of mischief that could be murder, takes Lennox to the Earl of Bloxford's country pile. He soon finds himself in a world of purloined artworks, forgeries and a priceless Bloxford Beauty. But who are the Bloxford Beauties? And why are they the focal point around which swirls death? Lennox must confront life-long friends, unscrupulous artists and dealers to finally unravel a plot so complex that even his old adversary, Chief Inspector Swift of Scotland Yard, is befuddled. Major Heathcliff Lennox, ex-WW1 war pilot, six feet 3 inches, unruly dark blond hair, age around 30 - named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother - much to his great annoyance.

Murder at Melrose Court - Heathcliff Lennox 1

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+

'Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie with a touch of Wodehouse and a dog of distinction.' Book 1 in the Heathcliff Lennox series "Couldn't put it down'. Humorous - did I say humorous?' 'And there's even a dog!' 'Cozy murder mystery at its best!" "Love the setting, old country house, eccentric guests, snow and murder'. 'It's always the last one you thought - who dun it!" It's 1920 and Christmas is coming. Major Lennox finds a body on his doorstep - why on his doorstep? Was it to do with the Countess? Was it about the ruby necklace? Lennox goes to Melrose Court, home to his uncle, Lord Melrose, to uncover the mystery. But then the murders begin and it snows and it all becomes very complicated.... Major Heathcliff Lennox - ex WW1 war pilot, 6feet 3inch, tousled dark blond hair, age around 30 – named after the hero of Wuthering...