The main aim of detective stories is to entertain but the best cast a light on human behaviour and d..

“For the most part the dead man received public sympathy. A decent hardworking chap with not an en..

Will Christmas bring an unexpected reunion? Frances O'Leary has always dreamed of being a dancer. Bu..

London 1818. MP Sir Roger Mellanby attends a performance of Macbeth at Covent Garden featuring Hanna..

The Welsh Borders 1069. When Ashdyke Manor is attacked Lady Christen is forced to witness her husban..

Italy 1933. Fresh from her exploits in Berlin British photographer Elena Standish is chosen for a se..

1940. As the bombs rain down on London a close-knit community struggles to survive. Working at the l..

When a newborn baby girl is found abandoned with nothing but a scarlet ribbon tied to her basket Ava..

Soundings and Choc Lit present the audio edition of Christmas on the Isle of Skye. The Isle of Skye ..

The stories in this collection will dredge up delight in crime fiction fans as watery graves claim u..

A short story from British Library Crime Classic Deep Waters. The character that made Bailey’s nam..

A short story from British Library Crime Classic Deep Waters. When a man is found dead on his yacht ..

A short story from British Library Crime Classic Deep Waters. Narrated in the first person by Robert..

Sir Edmund Leggett is flattered to be stalked by a young lady. But she soon makes herself scarce aft..

The opening of an archaeological exhibition brings with it intrigue and evil as a fabled cursed gold..