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Victor Canning
Victor Canning
Books by Victor Canning

Mr Finchley Discovers His England
What if you were forced to take a holiday for the first time?

Mr Finchley Goes to Paris
Mr Finchley's marriage proposal is derailed by a trip to Paris, and a series of adventures unfolds...

Mr Finchley Takes the Road
Mr Finchley takes a house-hunting trip in a horse-drawn caravan – what else will he find along the way?

The Improvised Life of Polycarp Jarvis
An exuberant, life-affirming novel of taking your chances.

The Uncertain Future of the Silvermans
A life-affirming story of family and personal self-discovery

Fountain Inn
What’s going on behind the doors of Fountain Inn? A leisurely, beautifully observed thriller - sure to delight fans of Agatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence.

The Minerva Club
The Minerva Club is is extremely exclusive: only criminals need apply for membership.
Charlie Hodges
Charlie Hodges
Books by Charlie Hodges

Vanishing Act
Proving you’re only as young as you feel, the Tom Knight mysteries combine comedy with a page-turning whodunit.

Live Bait
Nothing is as it seems, as private investigator Tom Knight finds himself taken in by someone with a secret.
Dorothy Gilman
Dorothy Gilman
Books by Dorothy Gilman

The Unexpected Mrs Pollifax
The most lovable and unlikely of international spies! – perfect for fans of Miss Seeton

The Amazing Mrs Pollifax
The most lovable and unlikely of international spies! – perfect for fans of Miss Seeton

The Elusive Mrs Pollifax
The most lovable and unlikely of international spies! – perfect for fans of Miss Seeton

A Palm for Mrs Pollifax
The most lovable and unlikely of international spies! – perfect for fans of Miss Seeton

Mrs Pollifax on Safari
The most lovable and unlikely of international spies! – perfect for fans of Miss Seeton

Mrs Pollifax on the China Station
The most lovable and unlikely of international spies! – perfect for fans of Miss Seeton

Mrs Pollifax on the China Station
The most lovable and unlikely of international spies! – perfect for fans of Miss Seeton

Mrs Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha
The most lovable and unlikely of international spies! – perfect for fans of Miss Seeton
Joyce Porter
Joyce Porter
Books by Joyce Porter

Dover One
Scotland Yard sends Dover to remote Creedshire to investigate the disappearance of a young housemaid.

Dover Two
The odious Inspector Dover is on the hunt for two murderers, who separately killed the same victim.

Dover Three
Obscene poison pen letters are causing misery in the bleak village of Thornton – it's up to Dover to track down the culprit.

Dover and the Unkindest Cut of All
Mrs Dover witnesses a young policeman's suicide and has the bad taste to report it, ending Dover's seaside vacation abruptly.

Dover Goes to Pott
When a local business magnate’s daughter is murdered, the call goes out for Scotland Yard’s finest.

Dover Strikes Again
A local construction tycoon has been strangled – but could Inspector Dover be in danger too?

It’s Murder with Dover
Dover and MacGregor set off on a tour of the Stately Homes of England, in search of a murderer...

Dover and the Claret Tappers
Inspector Dover suddenly vanishes from Scotland Yard, and a gang of kidnappers, the Claret Tappers, issues an ultimatum...

Dead Easy for Dover
Pomeroy Chemicals is seeking to fill the lucrative position of Chief Security Officer, and Dover fancies the job for himself...

Dover Beats the Band
When an autopsy reveals a peculiar clue, DCI Dover and his ever-unwilling assistant MacGregor set off on a trail that leads them to a squalid seaside resort.

Dover: The Collected Short Stories
Detective Chief Inspector Wilfred Dover is the most idle and avaricious hero in all of crime fiction. Why should he even be bothered to solve the case?
H.F. Ellis
H.F. Ellis
Books by H.F. Ellis

The Papers of A.J. Wentworth, B.A.
In which he explains the truth of his misfortunes as a schoolmaster at Burgrove.

The Retirement of A.J. Wentworth
Officially retired to his rural village home, surely he can now stay out of trouble?

The Swan Song of A.J. Wentworth
Marking the end of an era, A.J. Wentworth dons his cap and gown one last time.
Lee Farnsworth
Lee Farnsworth
Lee Farnsworth studied Genetics at Newcastle University, eventually gaining a PhD for his work on bovine mitochondria. He then spent more than fifteen years in the pharmaceutical industry, holding senior leadership positions in Europe and the US. He kissed the corporate world goodbye to spend more time writing. Lee lives in Berkshire. He has two children and a large collection of bird feeders.
Books by Lee Farnsworth

Odd Bird
Simon Selwood is an expert on the mating behaviour of birds – but he has a lot to learn about humans…
Christopher Russell
Christopher Russell
Chris Russell is a writer and musician based in London. Since forming The Lightyears in his teens he has toured the world, playing everywhere from Wembley Stadium to Glastonbury Festival. He has worked as a music reviewer and features writer, and is currently writer-in-residence for Byte the Book. As well as Mockstars, Chris is also the author of a successful series of novels for young adults: Songs About a Girl, Songs About a Boy and Songs About Us.
Books by Christopher Russell

Mockstars
Can two ordinary boys from a sleepy village take on the cut-throat world of rock ’n’ roll?
Castle Freeman
Castle Freeman
Castle Freeman, Jr. is the author of five novels, including the critically acclaimed Go With Me, which has been made into a film starring Anthony Hopkins, as well as two short-story collections. For thirty years he contributed pieces on country living in New England in The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and he has lived rural Vermont since 1975.
Books by Castle Freeman

All That I Have
When a local tearaway gets tangled up with a group of Russian criminals, things start to go awry...

Old Number Five
Lucian Wing ends up drawing on his last ounces of patience, tact, and – especially – humour.

Children of the Valley
A pair of runaways take refuge in Sheriff Wing’s slice of the Vermont countryside.
Mark Hebden
Mark Hebden
Mark Hebden, who died in 1991, was one of the pen names of John Harris, author of The Sea Shall Not Have Them and Covenant with Death. He also wrote adventure stories under the name of Max Hennessy.
Before becoming a full-time writer, he was a sailor, an airman, a journalist, a travel courier and a history teacher. During World War II he served with two forces and two navies. Hebden is a master of his genre, and his writing is as timeless as it is versatile and entertaining.
Books by Mark Hebden

Death Set to Music
A brutal murder has been committed to an operatic soundtrack: can Inspector Pel identify the killer?

Pel and the Faceless Corpse
Nobody wants to talk about the murder victim found in the woods, but Inspector Pel insists on answers.

Pel Under Pressure
Two deaths lead to the discovery of a fledgling drug ring – can Inspector Pel bring the criminals to justice?

Pel Is Puzzled
A series of thefts, a murder and the arrival of the Tour de France – it's a typical day in the office for Inspector Pel.

Pel and the Staghound
A wealthy businessman disappears – and his faithful staghound seems to be the only one upset about it...

Pel and the Bombers
A terrorist group plans to assassinate the President on his visit to Burgundy – it's down to Pel to stop them.

Pel and the Predators
Pel discovers himself to be the target of a letter-bomb sent by an old enemy – can he stave off the predators?

Pel and the Pirates
Pel's honeymoon is rudely interrupted by the murder of a local taxi driver.

Pel and the Prowler
Pel investigates the murders of a series of young women, and finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Pel and the Paris Mob
Pel faces interference from Paris colleagues, along with violent crime from out-of-town gangs.
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