Ardemore House

A sharp, savvy mystery about an autistic editor who inherits a crumbling English estate, only to find herself at the center of a murder investigation when a family portrait vanishes and a dead body turns up. Jo Jones has always had a little trouble fitting in. As a neurodivergent, hyperlexic book editor and divorced New Yorker transplanted into the English countryside, Jo doesn't know what stands out more: her Americanisms or her autism. And that was before the body on the carpet. After losing her job, her mother, and her marriage all in one year, Jo couldn't be happier to take possession of a possibly haunted (and clearly unwanted) family estate in North Yorkshire. But when the moody town groundskeeper ends up on her rug with three bullets in his back, Jo finds herself in potential danger, and as a potential suspect. At the same time, a mystifying family portrait vanishes from a secret room in the manor, bearing a strange connection to both the dead body and Jo's mysterious family history. With the aid of a Welsh antiques dealer, the morose local detective, and the Irish innkeeper's wife, Jo embarks on a mission to clear herself of blame and find the missing painting, unearthing a slew of secrets about the town, and herself, along the way. And she'll have to do it all before the killer strikes again...

A gorgeous and accessible family foraging guide from The Grizzly Forager Nature can calm, soothe, and excite all at the same time. It can show us—however big or small we are—a place to be free, curious, and connect to a far greater whole. On top of all of this, nature can give us an abundance of delicious, free food! Foraging is the key to unlocking these connections, an opportunity for us and our children to get out there, to explore, and open our eyes to all of nature's wonders. Foraging with family or friends is an amazing thing that any of us have access to, and with just a few simple rules in place, you could be living that picture perfect daydream of filling baskets with juicy berries, piles of mushrooms, and a glorious variety of edible flowers and plants, with the sun on your back or crunchy leaves underfoot. This book is about to unlock that world of nature, fun, magic, fairytales and, most importantly, a treasure trove of wild food. Grab your basket (or bag for life). And kids, grab your wellies and coat—we're going on an adventure. I'm going to show you how to forage—I'll teach you everything you need to know, from one parent to another. Every journey starts with a small first step, so let's take yours together.