Homeswappers

A holiday is a time to relax, unwind and see the sights. But for two adventurous sexagenarians, the sights have a tendency to include dead bodies.Etta and Dora, both newly retired teachers, travel from their home in Southern Italy to a fairy-tale German town for their first home swap holiday, delighted by their neighbours' warm welcome. But the welcome turns sour when the Night Watchman of Rothenburg is brutally murdered while his tour group takes photographs nearby, a halberd buried in his chest and a peculiar iron mask by his side.When the murderer claims a second victim and the son of their hospitable neighbours becomes the number-one suspect, Etta's analytical mind goes to work. Why was a shame mask left at the scene of each murder? Is there a clandestine trade going on behind the scenes of apparently upstanding local businesses? And why does every lead take her back to the sinister Devil's Ale pub and the terrifying gang who lurk within?Meanwhile, Dora has a puzzle of her own – how can she persuade Etta that a loveably disobedient Basset Hound called Napoleon is now a permanent part of their lives? ◆◆◆ Pack your bags, jump into the backseat of Etta and Dora's old Fiat 500, and join them on their travels around Europe. There'll be mystery, murder and mayhem aplenty wherever they go. ◆◆◆---The Night Watchman of Rothenburg Dies is the first book in the riveting The Homeswappers Mysteries, a humorous cosy series following the adventures of two retired teachers and their Basset Hound as they explore the most delightfully murderous European travel destinations and put their skills as sleuths to the test. Written in British English, each light-hearted mystery is clean – no violence, sex or strong language – and can be read as a standalone or enjoyed in sequence: 0. Castelmezzano, The Witch is Dead – An Italian Cosy Mystery (A Prequel Novella)1. The Watchman of Rothenburg Dies – A German Cosy Mystery2. A Wedding and a Funeral in Mecklenburg – A German Travel Mystery3. An Aero Island Christmas Mystery – A Danish Cosy Mystery4. A Christmas Mystery in Venice5. Prague, A Secret from the Past – A Czech Travel Mystery6. Death on the West Highland Way - A Scottish Cozy Mystery7. The Ghost of Glengullion Castle - A Scottish Cozy Mystery8. Lake District Cottages and Corpses - A Dual Timeline Mystery7. Cornwall's Deadly Series - A British Gothic MysteryMore adventures to follow!

In the depths of the Nordic winter, the beautiful Island of Aero is steeped in pre-Christmas cheer and Danish hygge. But in one dark and forbidding attic, a gruesome secret waits to be discovered.Two Italian sexagenarians and a stubborn, loveable Basset Hound are travelling across the sea to the historic town of 'røskøbing. The ever-positive Dora is clasping her hands in delight at the prospect of their latest homeswap; her more feisty friend Etta is picking a fight with an equally belligerent Danish woman; and Leon? Well, Leon is saving a small child from certain death. Just another day in the life of a brave and noble dog.Little do the three travellers know just how significant the people they meet during the ferry crossing are going to become over the next couple of weeks. As Aero rises before them from the Baltic Sea, an unsolved murder, a mythical treasure, an unrequited love and a bitter family feud await them. Can the analytical Etta, empathetic Dora and sharp-nosed Leon finally lay the dead to rest and lead the living to the happiest of Christmases? And who is destined to receive the most precious gift of all?◆◆◆ Wrap up warm, pack your cases and hop into the backseat. It's time to join Etta, Dora and Leon in their ancient yellow Fiat for another delightfully mysterious adventure, this time with a huge dollop of festive fun. ◆◆◆*** An Aero Island Christmas Mystery is the fourth book in the The Homeswappers Mysteries, a humorous cosy series following the adventures of two retired teachers and their Basset Hound as they explore the most delightfully murderous European travel destinations and put their skills as sleuths to the test. Written in British English, each light-hearted mystery is clean – no violence, sex or strong language – and can be read as a standalone or enjoyed in sequence: 0 – Castelmezzano, The Witch is Dead – an Italian Cozy Mystery (A Prequel Novella)1 – The Watchman of Rothenburg Dies – a German Cozy Mystery2 – A Wedding and a Funeral in Mecklenburg – a German Travel Mystery3 – An Aero Island Christmas Mystery – a Danish Cozy Mystery4 – A Christmas Mystery in Venice and Other Winter Tales5 – Prague, A Secret from the Past – A Czech Travel Mystery6 – Death on the West Highland Way – A Scottish Cozy Mystery7 – The Ghost of Glengullion Castle – A Murder Mystery Set in Scotland8 – Lake District: Cottages and Corpses – A British Cozy Mystery9 – Cornwall's Deadly Series – A Gothic British MysteryMore books and more adventures to come!

A remote Tuscan village, a Venetian Christmas, and a devilish surprise in the Alps…In this seasonal trio of travel mysteries, retired teachers Etta and Dora - with their loyal (and mildly melodramatic) hound Napoleon - uncover secrets amid Italy's most atmospheric winter destinations.◆ A Tuscan Threat sees our heroes spending a chilly Halloween in a remote area of Tuscany, where they reveal a truth far more terrible than any groaning ghoul or wailing witch that ever haunted the dark autumnal night. Will they solve the puzzle in time to save a family from tragedy?◆ In the second of the three tales, A Christmas Mystery in Venice, the adventurers arrive in the already beautiful floating city resplendent under the twinkle of millions of Christmas lights. But when a child disappears, festive cheer is set aside in a bid to follow the most cryptic clue they've ever had to solve.◆ Finally, pull on your snow shoes for some Devilish Deeds in the Alps. A promise of a treasure hunt to find valuables reputedly hidden by the Nazis many decades earlier has our heroes and their new friends excited, but a close encounter with the demonic Krampus during the festival of St Nicholas leaves everyone shaken. However, the hand that attacks their host and leaves him for dead is decidedly human – has the evil of the Nazis come back to terrify the present?◆◆◆ Think Miss Marple meets A Christmas Carol- where the mystery lies not just in whodunnit, but in what must be done to make things right. These tales blend intrigue with heart, mischief with meaning, and offer a glimpse of light even in the darkest season. ◆◆◆--This trio of seasonal tales is sure to keep you cosy on cold winter nights - a heartwarming collection of cosy mysteries, rich with Christmas cheer, a few Halloween frights, and a sleighful of secrets to uncover.***Stamp their passports, someone!So far, our globe-trotting trio has sleuthed their way through:0 – Castelmezzano, The Witch is Dead – Italian Cozy (yes, "witches" included... apparently!)1 – The Watchman of Rothenburg Dies – A mystery with German flair2 – A Wedding and a Funeral in Mecklenburg – One part love, two parts murder3 – An Aero Island Christmas Mystery – Danish hygge, with homicide4 – A Christmas Mystery in Venice and Other Winter Tales – Snow, secrets, and spritz5 – Prague, A Secret from the Past – Gothic alleys and hidden histories6 – Death on the West Highland Way – One trail, one corpse, many blisters7 – The Ghost of Glengullion Castle – Haunted hallways, murderous motives8 – Lake District: Cottages and Corpses – Cumbrian charm meets crime9 – Cornwall's Deadly Series – Cream tea and a touch of the macabrePack your bags - the next adventure is just around the corner!

Some people dream of a gentle retirement enjoying crochet or cricket, but for two sexagenarians, a more cadaverous future awaits…Newly retired teachers, Etta and Dora, take a walk along an old mule track connecting their mountain-top villages, each hoping to soothe the distress she feels at the paltry pension she will receive. Meeting at the fabled Witches' Cave, they put aside their woes – the naked body of Sibilla, Castelmezzano's beautiful witch, lies dead at the foot of the old oak tree. Did she plummet from the sky during a Sabbath flight as the superstitious locals are whispering? Or was the far more worldly evil of a human hand involved?When suspicions fall on Cassandra, Sibilla's sister in the Art of Witchcraft, Dora and Etta fear the carabinieri have fallen prey to prejudice and local folklore. While Dora remains convinced of Cassandra's innocence, Etta's hunch takes her to a completely different conclusion, but could the truth really be so devious? And can she stop the killer before she becomes the next victim? "Castelmezzano, The Witch is Dead" isn't just a whodunnit - it's a journey of friendship, discovery, and new beginnings, all wrapped in a humorous yet heartfelt mystery.From the author of An Italian Village Mystery, this prequel novella sets the stage for The Homeswappers Mysteries - a cosy series where two newly retired teachers swap their quiet Southern Italian lives for unforgettable adventures… and the (not so) occasional murder.Written in British English, this is a clean cosy mystery series with no violence, sex or strong language. Each book can be read as a standalone or you can enjoy the whole series. Stamp their passports, someone!So far, our globe-trotting golden girls have sleuthed their way through:0 – Castelmezzano, The Witch is Dead – Italian cosy (yes, witches included… apparently!)1 – The Watchman of Rothenburg Dies – A mystery with German flair2 – A Wedding and a Funeral in Mecklenburg – One part love, two parts murder3 – An Aero Island Christmas Mystery – Danish hygge, with homicide4 – A Christmas Mystery in Venice and Other Winter Tales – Snow, secrets, and spritz5 – Prague, A Secret from the Past – Gothic alleys and buried truths6 – Death on the West Highland Way – One trail, one corpse, many blisters7 – The Ghost of Glengullion Castle – Haunted hallways, murderous motives8 – Lake District: Cottages and Corpses – Cumbrian charm meets crime9 – Cornwall's Deadly Series – Cream tea… and a touch of the macabrePack your bags - the next adventure is just around the corner!