Posie Parker Mystery Series by L.B. Hathaway, Clare Wille

Set in 1921, Murder Offstage is full of intrigue and red herrings. This is a classic murder mystery which will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey. When Posie Parker’s childhood friend is robbed of a priceless jewel and becomes a suspect in a cold-blooded murder case, budding detective Posie vows she will clear his name... moreSet in 1921, Murder Offstage is full of intrigue and red herrings. This is a classic murder mystery which will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey. When Posie Parker’s childhood friend is robbed of a priceless jewel and becomes a suspect in a cold-blooded murder case, budding detective Posie vows she will clear his name. Aided by her seriously gorgeous assistant Len, Posie soon realizes things are not quite as they seem, and the darkly-glamorous world of London’s theatre and glittering nightclubs prove far more dangerous than she ever could have imagined. Just who exactly is the dangerous Lucky Lucy Gibson? And why has she killed the first violin player of the local theatre? And more importantly, what on earth has happened to Mr Minks, the much-loved office cat? less

When Posie is asked to find a world-famous explorer who has gone missing, she finds herself in murky waters yet again: an aristocratic family torn apart by hatred, a bizarre murder at an English country house, and a cryptic clue left behind by the explorer which is sweet as honey, but deadlier than poison... moreWhen Posie is asked to find a world-famous explorer who has gone missing, she finds herself in murky waters yet again: an aristocratic family torn apart by hatred, a bizarre murder at an English country house, and a cryptic clue left behind by the explorer which is sweet as honey, but deadlier than poison.In a case where simply everyone has a motive for wanting the explorer dead, Posie’s investigation starts off in the English Cotswolds, takes her through the glamorous South of France, on to the mysterious island of Ortigia in Italy, and then into the Tombs of the Pharaohs in Egypt. But is she being followed by a cold-blooded killer? And where has Len, her almost-boyfriend, disappeared to? Like your murder mysteries as sweet as honey but with a real sting in the tail? From acclaimed British author L.B. Hathaway comes this exciting new cozy murder mystery featuring the redoubtable Private Detective, Posie Parker.This is the second book in the Posie Parker Mystery Series, although it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story. Set across a number of exotic locations during the summer of 1921, 'The Tomb of the Honey Bee' is a classic murder mystery set during the Golden Age of Crime which will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey. less

Lies, Spies, Film Stars and MurderNew Year’s Eve, 1921Posie has been asked to accompany Inspector Richard Lovelace of Scotland Yard on an undercover mission. Their destination is a glittering New Year’s Eve party at Maypole Manor, the clifftop home of Lord Robin Glaysayer. Among the twelve guests are a famous film star, an artist, an Italian nobleman, a government spy and a clairvoyant... moreLies, Spies, Film Stars and MurderNew Year’s Eve, 1921Posie has been asked to accompany Inspector Richard Lovelace of Scotland Yard on an undercover mission. Their destination is a glittering New Year’s Eve party at Maypole Manor, the clifftop home of Lord Robin Glaysayer. Among the twelve guests are a famous film star, an artist, an Italian nobleman, a government spy and a clairvoyant.With a blizzard raging outside, when a killer strikes, the Inspector and Posie’s skills are tested to breaking point as they try to find the murderer before he attacks again.But danger lurks at every just who exactly is the mysterious thirteenth house guest? Why is Posie being singled out for special attention?And will she ever see Alaric Boynton-Dale ever again?This is a classic Golden Age of Crime murder mystery which will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey. 'Murder at Maypole Manor' is the third book in the delightfully classic Posie Parker Mystery Series, although the novel can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story in its own right.If you love an action-packed historical cozy crime with a feisty protagonist, download a sample or buy 'Murder at Maypole Manor' now.˃˃˃ THE POSIE PARKER MYSTERY SERIES available exclusively on Offstage' (Book #1)'The Tomb of the Honey Bee' (Book #2)'The Vanishing of Dr Winter' (Book #4)'Murder of a Movie Star' (Book #5)'Murder in Venice' (Book #6)'The Saltwater Murder' (Book #7)'Murder on the White Cliffs' (Book #8)'Marriage is Murder?' (Book #9)'Murder in the London Lights' (Book #10)'Murder in Tuscany' (Book #11).~more on the way!To be the first to hear about L.B. Hathaway's new releases sign up for the newsletter at lbhathaway.com. less

Can the past really come back to haunt you?Cambridge, Christmas 1922Posie Parker has cleared a space in her hectic schedule to try to unravel a tragedy in her own family. But Posie’s past is hiding around every turn in the old University town, and she finds herself taking on a new case which is positively teeming with ghosts, shadows and secrets, where nothing is quite what it seems... moreCan the past really come back to haunt you?Cambridge, Christmas 1922Posie Parker has cleared a space in her hectic schedule to try to unravel a tragedy in her own family. But Posie’s past is hiding around every turn in the old University town, and she finds herself taking on a new case which is positively teeming with ghosts, shadows and secrets, where nothing is quite what it seems.In a quest to find out what happened to Dr William Winter, a brilliant Cambridge doctor who disappeared five years previously, Posie is forced to confront her own painful memories of the Great War.But just how safe is it really to go digging up the past?And will Posie get to spend Christmas this year with anything other than Mr Minks, the office cat and a lonely heart for company?This is a classic Golden Age of Crime mystery which will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey. 'The Vanishing of Dr Winter' is the fourth book in the delightfully classic Posie Parker Mystery Series, although the novel can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story in its own right.If you love an action-packed historical cozy crime with a feisty protagonist, download a sample or buy 'The Vanishing of Dr Winter' now. less

LIGHTS, CAMERA, MURDER… London, 1923As England swelters during the hottest summer on record, Posie Parker, Private Detective, is summoned to Worton Hall Film Studios, where she steps into the heart of a sinister new mystery.Silvia Hanro, the famously beautiful movie star, has received death threats alongside her morning coffee, and Posie is tasked with protecting her... moreLIGHTS, CAMERA, MURDER… London, 1923As England swelters during the hottest summer on record, Posie Parker, Private Detective, is summoned to Worton Hall Film Studios, where she steps into the heart of a sinister new mystery.Silvia Hanro, the famously beautiful movie star, has received death threats alongside her morning coffee, and Posie is tasked with protecting her. Aided by her good friends Lady Dolly Cardigeon and Chief Inspector Ricard Lovelace, Posie soon realises that behind the cheap canvas sets and the dreamy glamour of Worton Hall Studios a dreadful secret lays buried, and traitors lurk everywhere.And then, good as their word, the killer strikes...Can Posie unravel the clues and uncover the murderer before they kill again?This is a stylish Golden Age of Crime mystery which will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey. 'Murder of a Movie Star' is the fifth book in the Posie Parker Mystery Series, although the novel can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story in its own right. less

Who do you trust when simply everyone is wearing a mask?A Winter Wedding, Venice, 1923Posie Parker, London’s premier female Private Detective, is getting married…But on arrival in Venice, Posie finds she is walking into a nightmare: her lodgings on the Grand Canal are consumed by fire, her famous fiancé is preoccupied, and most bizarrely of all, her hostess, the Countess Romagnoli, confesses she has a stalker and fears for her life... moreWho do you trust when simply everyone is wearing a mask?A Winter Wedding, Venice, 1923Posie Parker, London’s premier female Private Detective, is getting married…But on arrival in Venice, Posie finds she is walking into a nightmare: her lodgings on the Grand Canal are consumed by fire, her famous fiancé is preoccupied, and most bizarrely of all, her hostess, the Countess Romagnoli, confesses she has a stalker and fears for her life.Tasked with protecting the Countess, Posie investigates the other house-guests and finds that there are disguises everywhere.And when a terrible murder is committed, with the prospect of the killer striking yet again, Posie realizes she must separate out the shadows of the past and the realities of the present in order to uncover the murderer before it is too late. In her most dangerous case yet, Posie works alongside both familiar and new colleagues in order to get at the truth.But will the truth come at a terrible price? less

WHO SAYS CHRISTMAS HAS TO BE COZY?Christmas Eve, 1923Prepare for tales of unexplained murders, long-concealed mysteries, strange visitors in the night, and a secret in Posie’s own past which haunts her to this very day…Join Posie Parker, London’s premier female Private Detective, and Chief Inspector Lovelace of New Scotland Yard as they spend Christmas Eve at Rebburn Abbey, home of the Earl and Countess of Cardigeon... moreWHO SAYS CHRISTMAS HAS TO BE COZY?Christmas Eve, 1923Prepare for tales of unexplained murders, long-concealed mysteries, strange visitors in the night, and a secret in Posie’s own past which haunts her to this very day…Join Posie Parker, London’s premier female Private Detective, and Chief Inspector Lovelace of New Scotland Yard as they spend Christmas Eve at Rebburn Abbey, home of the Earl and Countess of Cardigeon. Each house guest is invited to share a personal mystery, but what unfolds turns out to be less a cozy cornucopia of fire-side Christmas cheer than a series of curiously interlinked and unsettling mysteries.But then, who promised that any of the tales had to be cozy?And could it be, even at Rebburn Abbey on Christmas Eve, that the past can overshadow the present, casting dangerous shadows on those who don’t suspect? Does danger and the presence of evil lurk here?This is a stylish Golden Age of Crime mystery which will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey. 'A Christmas Case' is a novella in the Posie Parker Mystery Series, and can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story in its own right.If you love an action-packed historical cozy crime with a feisty protagonist, download a sample or buy 'A Christmas Case' now.˃˃˃ THE POSIE PARKER MYSTERY SERIES available exclusively on Offstage' (Book #1)'The Tomb of the Honey Bee' (Book #2)'Murder at Maypole Manor' (A Posie Parker Mystery #3)'The Vanishing of Dr Winter' (Book #4)'Murder of a Movie Star' (Book #5)'Murder in Venice' (Book #6)'The Saltwater Murder' (Book #7)'Murder on the White Cliffs' (Book #8)'Marriage is Murder?' (Book #9)'Murder in the London Lights' (Book #10)'Murder in Tuscany' (Book #11).~more on the way!To be the first to hear about L.B. Hathaway's new releases sign up for the newsletter at lbhathaway.com. less

MURDERED WITH A BOX OF TEARS… London, 1924Posie Parker has been called to her most baffling case yet.Amyas Lyle, London’s top young lawyer, has been found with his head in a box of poisoned saltwater.It’s the perfect murder. But who hated him enough to do such a thing?Following a trail of strange notes, all of which speak of the sea, and saltwater, Posie travels from London to the seaside resort of Whitley Bay, looking for answers. But nothing can prepare her for what she finds there... moreMURDERED WITH A BOX OF TEARS… London, 1924Posie Parker has been called to her most baffling case yet.Amyas Lyle, London’s top young lawyer, has been found with his head in a box of poisoned saltwater.It’s the perfect murder. But who hated him enough to do such a thing?Following a trail of strange notes, all of which speak of the sea, and saltwater, Posie travels from London to the seaside resort of Whitley Bay, looking for answers. But nothing can prepare her for what she finds there.Can Posie find Amyas Lyle’s cold-blooded killer before further deaths take place? Can she protect those Amyas has left behind?As Britain celebrates an Olympic summer, will Posie manage to enjoy a holiday romance of her own? And just what is wrong with Inspector Lovelace? Why is he behaving so oddly? Is it anything to do with his new, smart appearance and some very carefully starched shirt collars?This is a classic murder mystery which will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey. The Saltwater Murder is full of intrigue and red herrings, and is the seventh book in the delightfully classic Posie Parker Mystery Series, although this novel can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story in its own right. A clean read, with no graphic violence, sex or strong language. less

You can hunt. But do you really want to find?Bonfire Night, November 1924Posie Parker once failed a client. And now that client is dead.Elsie Moncreiff, a Housekeeper, has fallen from the White Cliffs of England in a howling storm. But the question is, was it bad luck, or was it murder?Armed with just her guilty conscience and a less-than-helpful Sergeant Rainbird for company, Posie vows to get to the bottom of things. But what she finds is not at all what she was expecting... moreYou can hunt. But do you really want to find?Bonfire Night, November 1924Posie Parker once failed a client. And now that client is dead.Elsie Moncreiff, a Housekeeper, has fallen from the White Cliffs of England in a howling storm. But the question is, was it bad luck, or was it murder?Armed with just her guilty conscience and a less-than-helpful Sergeant Rainbird for company, Posie vows to get to the bottom of things. But what she finds is not at all what she was expecting.Elsie’s place of work was the glamorous White Shaw on the English Riviera. Her employers were England’s best fashion designers, whose weekly parties are almost as famous as their clothes.Against the backdrop of Bonfire Night, Posie must piece together what was happening down here. It seems that Elsie was not a normal Housekeeper. She was up to something odd. But what?As intruders appear, and the body count climbs, Posie realises there’s only one man she can rely her fiancée, Chief Superintendent Richard Lovelace of Scotland Yard. Together, can they catch the killer before they strike again?Murder on the White Cliffs is full of intrigue and red herrings. This is a classic murder mystery which will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey. The Posie Parker Mysteries are clean reads, with no swearing or sex, and no graphic on-stage violence.˃˃˃ THE POSIE PARKER MYSTERY SERIES available exclusively on Offstage' (Book #1)'The Tomb of the Honey Bee' (Book #2)'Murder at Maypole Manor' (Book #3)'The Vanishing of Dr Winter' (Book #4)'Murder of a Movie Star' (Book #5)'Murder in Venice' (Book #6)'The Saltwater Murder' (Book #7)'Marriage is Murder?' (Book #9)'Murder in the London Lights?' (Book #10)'Murder in Tuscany' (Book #11)‘Murder in a Chelsea Garden’ (Book #12)‘Murder and the Mermaid’ (Book #13)'Murder through the Mirror' (Book #14)~more on the way!To be the first to hear about L.B. Hathaway's new releases sign up for the newsletter lbhathaway.com less

YOU’RE INVITED!Posie Parker is finally getting married in this stand-alone short mystery story by bestselling author L.B. Hathaway. The date is Saturday 6th December, 1924. It’s snowing heavily outside, but in the little white Swiss Church in London, packed to the rafters with beautifully-dressed guests, everything is just right. All going to plan. Or is it? Where is the normal vicar? Who has changed all the flowers? And where the blazes is Posie’s beloved groom? Don’t miss this short story... moreYOU’RE INVITED!Posie Parker is finally getting married in this stand-alone short mystery story by bestselling author L.B. Hathaway. The date is Saturday 6th December, 1924. It’s snowing heavily outside, but in the little white Swiss Church in London, packed to the rafters with beautifully-dressed guests, everything is just right. All going to plan. Or is it? Where is the normal vicar? Who has changed all the flowers? And where the blazes is Posie’s beloved groom? Don’t miss this short story. Goes perfectly with a glass of something sparkling! Marriage is Murder? is full of intrigue and red herrings, and is the ninth book in the delightfully classic Posie Parker Mystery Series, although it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story in its own right. A clean read, with no graphic violence, sex or strong language. This is a classic murder mystery which will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey˃˃˃ THE POSIE PARKER MYSTERY SERIES available exclusively on 'Murder Offstage' (Book #1) 'The Tomb of the Honey Bee' (Book #2) 'Murder at Maypole Manor' (Book #3) 'The Vanishing of Dr Winter' (Book #4) 'Murder of a Movie Star' (Book #5) 'Murder in Venice' (Book #6) 'The Saltwater Murder' (Book #7) 'Murder on the White Cliffs' (Book #8) 'Murder in the London Lights?' (Book #10) 'Murder in Tuscany' (Book #11) ‘Murder in a Chelsea Garden’ (Book #12) ‘Murder and the Mermaid’ (Book #13) 'Murder through the Mirror' (Book #14) ~more on the way! To be the first to hear about L.B. Hathaway's new releases sign up for the newsletter on lbhathaway.com. less

A STAR IS IN TOWN. BUT IS HE ABOUT TO BE MURDERED IN A BLAZE OF LIGHT?A brand-new Posie Parker novella, by Number One Bestselling author L.B. Hathaway.December 18, 1924London glitters during a snowstorm, and a mysterious famous guest has been invited to switch on the Christmas lights at Piccadilly... moreA STAR IS IN TOWN. BUT IS HE ABOUT TO BE MURDERED IN A BLAZE OF LIGHT?A brand-new Posie Parker novella, by Number One Bestselling author L.B. Hathaway.December 18, 1924London glitters during a snowstorm, and a mysterious famous guest has been invited to switch on the Christmas lights at Piccadilly.But when he asks Posie Parker for help, she finds herself thrown into a dazzling world of American movie stars, high-octane glamour at the Café de Paris, Death Threats, and very, very complicated private lives.And with the ceremony itself overshadowed by danger, and an unknown killer in their midst, Posie Parker must use all of her wits and resources to ensure things run to plan. But it’s a countdown to murder…Murder in the London Lights is full of intrigue and red herrings, and is the utterly gripping tenth book in the delightfully classic Posie Parker Mystery Series, although it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story in its own right. This is a clean read, with no graphic violence, sex, swearing or strong language. This is a classic murder mystery which will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey.˃˃˃ THE POSIE PARKER MYSTERY SERIES available exclusively on Offstage' (Book #1)'The Tomb of the Honey Bee' (Book #2)'Murder at Maypole Manor' (Book #3)'The Vanishing of Dr Winter' (Book #4)'Murder of a Movie Star' (Book #5)'Murder in Venice' (Book #6)'The Saltwater Murder' (Book #7)'Murder on the White Cliffs' (Book #8)'Marriage is Murder?' (Book #9)'Murder in Tuscany' (Book #11)‘Murder in a Chelsea Garden’ (Book #12)‘Murder and the Mermaid’ (Book #13)'Murder through the Mirror' (Book #14)~more on the way!To be the first to hear about L.B. Hathaway's new releases sign up for the newsletter on lbhathawy.com. less

Under the Tuscan sun, ice-creams melt and dark secrets unravel…March, 1925Pregnant, bored, and longing for an adventure, Posie Parker accepts a rather last-minute Wedding Invitation from an old friend who is getting married out in the gorgeous town of San Gimignano, Tuscany.But what Posie -and her husband, Richard Lovelace- arrive into is not a blissfully happy wedding party at all... moreUnder the Tuscan sun, ice-creams melt and dark secrets unravel…March, 1925Pregnant, bored, and longing for an adventure, Posie Parker accepts a rather last-minute Wedding Invitation from an old friend who is getting married out in the gorgeous town of San Gimignano, Tuscany.But what Posie -and her husband, Richard Lovelace- arrive into is not a blissfully happy wedding party at all. It’s a chaotic mix of mistrust, unfaithful fiancées, bizarre Death Threats, uninvited wedding guests and a big dollop of very real unease.As the wedding pre-dinner party unfolds, a murderer strikes again and again.Secrets from beyond the grave are revealed, shadows of the past loom over the present, and disguises are uncovered in what has become a deadly, dangerous game of obsession.Can Posie and Richard uncover the murderer before others die? Or will the truth come at a terrible price?Murder in Tuscany is set against the beautiful back-drop of a sun-drenched Tuscan hill-top town, and is full of intrigue and red herrings, and is the completely unputdownable eleventh book in the delightfully classic and glamorously entertaining Posie Parker Mystery Series, although it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story in its own right. This is a clean read, with no graphic violence, sex, swearing or strong language. This is a classic murder mystery which will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey. less