Lionel Ward
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom
Genres: Thriller, General Fiction, Crime, Mystery, Humour, Romance
I am writing a series of crime books based around a bookshop owner inspired by own time as a manager of a bookshop for 30 years. The first two, The Shakespeare Thief and Roman Holiday, are now available and I am busy writing the third. Central to the story are the characters of Elliot the bookshop owner, his main employee, Esther, the subject of his unrequited love, the eccentric but loyal Aggie, his interfering mother Elizabeth, his history mad friend Cameron. They are written, I hope, with warmth and humour and contain many a literary allusion
Lionel Ward's books
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Age Groups: 18+
Following his adventures in Rome, Elliot is invited to present a copy of The Lyrical ballads to the Coleridge Society in Somerset. He decides to combine it with a quiet walking holiday. However, things don’t quite go as as planned, especially as his dynamic mother just happens to be planning her own trip to Somerset at around the same time. ‘Another captivating story from the Elliot Todd mystery series, told with style, warmth and wit. Meticulously researched and rich in detail, Somerset Odyssey is also a celebration of the poetry of Samuel Coleridge, and of the landscape he inhabited and walked. Wonderful’. Elizabeth Delo, author of Becoming Liz Taylor. 'Fascinating journey in the footsteps of Samuel Taylor Coleridge as bookseller Elliot Todd seeks to solve a literary mystery'. Debbie Young, author of The Curiosity Shop Cosy Mysteries and The Sophie Sayers Village Mysteries. 'Rejoin Elliot Todd' s genial company as...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Bookworm Elliot Todd realises his dream of running a bookshop in a small provincial town. Though he has yet to find his soulmate, he is for the most part contented. Then, one day, events take a dramatic turn. The death of the ‘Shakespeare expert’ Harry Nielsen, following a talk at the bookshop, marks the beginning of a tangled web of intrigue leading to a thrilling conclusion. 'A real page-turner. A murder mystery, with Shakespearean echoes, set in the world of books. What more could a reader ask for?' Tim Pears, author of In Place of Fallen Leaves, In a land of Plenty & The West Country Trilogy 'The behind-the-scenes insights into the secret life of a bookshop and the book titles woven through the plot really add up to making the novel a thoroughly satisfying read for any book lover.' Karen Maitland, author of Company of Liars, The Plague Charmer...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A holiday in Rome for Elliot and his friend Cameron appears to be the perfect antidote following the death of Shakespeare expert in Elliot’s bookshop. However, the two intrepid travellers get more than they bargained for when they visit Italy’s historic Roman capital. Once more the world of books is a gateway to a world of intrigue and deception. ‘Roman Holiday is a mystery driven by a brilliantly drawn and engaging set of characters. ‘ Hazel Prior, author of the bestselling Away With the Penguins 'A charming and erudite mystery — part caper, part travelogue — that conjures up Rome beautifully, and is filled with satisfying nuggets of information for all kinds of book (and bookshop) fanatics. C.M. Ewan, author of One Wrong Turn, The House Hunt, The Interview & the Good Thief's Guide to... series 'This a warm, beautifully researched and written novel. It's a gripping murder mystery, a...