Eliza Thomson Investigates

Murder, intrigue, and a would-be amateur sleuth.Eliza Thomson Investigates…March 1900: An early morning visitor disturbs the peace at the London townhouse of Dr Archie Thomson and his wife, Eliza.But his identity, and the reason for his visit, remain unknown as he mumbles a few cryptic words and promptly drops dead!What did he mean?And who wrote the mysterious note they find in his pocket?Excited to embark on some amateur sleuthing, Eliza Thomson takes her friend Connie on a trip across London searching for clues. But when they get a little too close to the truth, things threaten to get deadly…This is the first story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like murder mysteries and historical heroines with attitude, you'll love this introductory novella.Get your copy today!Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series:A Deadly Tonic (A Novella)Murder in MoretonDeath of an Honourable GentDying for a Garden PartyA Scottish FlingThe Palace MurderDeath by the SeaMurder at the MarqueeThe Calling Card MurdersA Christmas Murder (A Novella)NB. This series is written in UK English

A Christmas parlour game, a locked room, and an unlikely death.Eliza Thomson Investigates…December 1901: After arriving in Richmond-on-Thames to visit her father, Eliza is surprised to be the guest of honour at a neighbour's Christmas luncheon.The hostess is keen to hear about Eliza's amateur sleuthing and organises a game of 'Murder in the Dark' to practice her own investigative skills.But when Connie trips over a body in the drawing room, the victim really is dead … and it looks like murder!With the killer in the house, tensions are high, but as they wait for the police, Eliza and Connie find themselves in the middle of the accusations.Can they prove their innocence and get the killer behind bars in time for Christmas?A Christmas Murder is a novella in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries, and women sleuths with attitude, you'll love this historical British series.Get your copy today!Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series:A Deadly Tonic (A Novella)Murder in MoretonDeath of an Honourable GentDying for a Garden PartyA Scottish FlingThe Palace MurderDeath by the SeaMurder at the MarqueeThe Calling Card MurdersA Christmas Murder (A Novella)NB. This series is written in UK English

A well-kept secret, a bathing machine and a dead bodyEliza Thomson Investigates…July 1905: A family holiday to the seaside, at Brighton's most prestigious hotel, promises to be a grand affair. And bumping into an old friend adds to the excitement.But when a body is discovered in one of the beach's bathing machines, all plans are put on hold. Eliza needs to know what happened.Despite the police insisting the death was accidental, Eliza is convinced it's more sinister, but when she suggests it was murder, they refuse to listen. Until they have no choice…As the police struggle to find a motive for the death, the investigation appears to be going nowhere. But when they make Eliza and Archie their prime suspects, Eliza takes things into her own hands.Determined to clear their names, Eliza and Connie search for answers, only to discover a dreadful secret … and someone desperate for revenge.This is the seventh standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries and historical women with attitude, you'll love this historical British series.Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series:A Deadly Tonic (A Novella)Murder in MoretonDeath of an Honourable GentDying for a Garden PartyA Scottish FlingThe Palace MurderDeath by the SeaMurder at the MarqueeThe Calling Card MurdersA Christmas Murder (A Novella)NB. This series is written in UK English

A maze, blackmail, and murderEliza Thomson Investigates…July 1903: The villagers of Moreton-on-Thames are on a day trip to Hampton Court Palace, the former home of King Henry VIII. With so much to see, their itinerary is full, but when they discover a dead body, their plans have to wait.As Sergeant Cooper takes charge of the early investigation, Eliza and Connie begin their own search for the killer. But with the identity of the victim a mystery, their task looks impossible.With witnesses and suspects determined to mislead, they soon find they have more questions than answers. Can they uncover the killer's secret before someone else gets hurt?This is the sixth standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries, and women sleuths with attitude, you'll love this historical British series.Get your copy today!Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series:A Deadly Tonic (A Novella)Murder in MoretonDeath of an Honourable GentDying for a Garden PartyA Scottish FlingThe Palace MurderDeath by the SeaMurder at the MarqueeThe Calling Card MurdersA Christmas Murder (A Novella)NB. This series is written in UK English

The summer village fete, a newly erected marquee and a missing tent pegEliza Thomson Investigates…August 1905: Recently home from their trip to Brighton, Eliza and Connie are deep in preparation for the local village fete.Half the villagers are involved too, and once the marquee is assembled, it soon fills up with eager stall holders.With the competition prizes awarded, the afternoon is almost at an end, but everything stops when a body is found hidden amongst the debris. Dead!With more visitors to the village than usual, and a victim with more enemies than friends, the list of murder suspects is long. But a chance meeting in the local pub may narrow the field.Eliza and Connie are keen to help the police with their enquiries, but when Inspector Adams arrives from New Scotland Yard, he clearly has something else on his mind. Can Eliza use her diplomatic skills to make sure the killer is found while keeping the peace at the police station?This is the eighth standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries and historical women with attitude, you'll love this historical British series.Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series:A Deadly Tonic (A Novella)Murder in MoretonDeath of an Honourable GentDying for a Garden PartyA Scottish FlingThe Palace MurderDeath by the SeaMurder at the MarqueeThe Calling Card MurdersA Christmas Murder (A Novella)NB. This series is written in UK English

A prestigious department store, a fatal stabbing, and four calling cards.Eliza Thomson Investigates…September 1905: In need of an outfit for Connie's special day, Eliza treats them to a day's shopping at her favourite London store. After a successful morning, tragedy strikes.Connie is knocked to the ground as two men push past them, but there is no help at hand. Feet away, a man lies dying, a knife protruding from his side.With no witnesses, and the identity of the victim a mystery, the only clue is the four calling cards found in the man's jacket pocket. Can they shed any light on who he is? And why anyone would want him dead?Once Inspector Adams is assigned to the case, he instructs Eliza to return to Moreton and leave the investigation to him. But when a second body is found in the village, Eliza refuses to do nothing.With Connie's big day approaching, time is of the essence. Can Eliza help the police find the killer before they strike again?This is the ninth standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries and historical women with attitude, you'll love this historical British series.Get your copy today!Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series:• A Deadly Tonic (A Novella)• Murder in Moreton• Death of an Honourable Gent• Dying for a Garden Party• A Scottish Fling• The Palace Murder• Death by the Sea• Murder at the Marquee• The Calling Card Murders• A Christmas Murder (A Novella)NB. This series is written in UK English