Hettie Shaw Chronicles

In the misty, moody landscapes of Wales, private investigator Hettie Shaw is no ordinary sleuth. A feisty, free-spirited femme fatale in her mid-fifties, shes spent years drowning heartbreak in the arms of younger men after the tragic loss of her husband and daughter. But when the reserved and military-trained Sir Charles reluctantly hires her to untangle a blackmail case, the unlikely duo finds themselves drawn into a far darker mystery. When troubled Lady Gwen falls from the ominous Castle Cliff, the town whispers of suicideuntil her twin brother, Lord Ambrose, is accused of murder. Determined to clear his name, Hettie and Charles dig deep into the towns secrets, uncovering a sinister web of lies, betrayals, and hidden horrors. The case takes a shocking turn when their investigation demands the exhumation of Lord Ambroses parents, unearthing a chilling family secret. As Charles struggles with his own turmoilhis fiancs reckless spendingHettie navigates a world of aristocratic corruption, seedy backstreets, and long-buried truths. But when a young girl is brutally murdered, their pursuit of justice leads them into the depths of a hidden dungeon, where they must fight for their lives against a killer determined to silence them forever. From shadowy castles to traditional pubs, from decaying dockyards to the windswept Welsh coastline, Shadows Over Castle Cliff is a gripping murder mystery packed with intrigue, wit, and a touch of romance. As the tension mounts and the danger closes in, Hettie and Charles must rely on their wits, their courage, and even whispers from beyond the grave to survive.

Broken-hearted after a tragic accident killed her husband and daughter, Hettie Shaw, in her mid-fifties, finds escape in the arms of younger men. When military-trained, Sir Charles reluctantly hires Hettie to solve a blackmail case, it leads to a growing partnership. Their investigation causes a chain reaction that reveals a sinister web surrounding the Welsh town. As they dig deeper, Hettie bites off more than she can chew, and only Grans words of wisdom from beyond the grave stop Hettie from becoming a murder victim herself. Set in present-day Wales, UK., free-spirited, PI Hettie Shaw is a feisty, fun, femme fatale, who strides into every situation with head high and a druid insight at full throttle. When troubled Lady Gwen falls to her death from Castle Cliff, everyone thinks she committed suicide. But, when the police accuse her twin brother, Lord Ambrose of murder, he hires Sir Charles and Hettie Shaw to clear his name. As they investigate the twisting trail through the underbelly of Wales, it leads Hettie to insist they exhume the bodies of Lord Ambroses parents, which uncovers a terrible family secret. Meanwhile, Charles is battling his own problems with his new fiancan out-of-control spendthrift. Finally, the brutal murder of a young girl leads them to a dungeon where both Hettie and Charles race against time to save themselves from falling victim to the deadly killer.