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TRIGGER WARNING: infanticide, child neglect/abuse Chief Maggie Riley discovers a body then moments later a young woman wanders out of the wood. Maggie begins an investigation into the death but becomes personally involved with Heather’s recovery from her shock as she finds out the truth about the teen’s awful home life. Meanwhile Maggie and her […]

Day 211: we waved goodbye to Wales, picked up the pups and headed to Bosobel House and the Royal Oak Day 212: first day back at home but no rest for the wicked! A run to set me off then cooked a roast for 7 people (including an awkward gluten free vegan: me!), interspersed with […]

Retired police officer Dan Armstrong is on hand when a man is killed. At first, it seems that wolves were responsible but forensics prove that a human killer is to blame. Dan is assisted by his own four legged pal Oscar the labrador but can they catch the killer…? Murder in Siena is the 4th […]

TRIGGER WARNING: domestic violence, mental health issues Neighbours harbouring secrets. Eileen is haunted by the past while Lucy doesn’t have the perfect life she presents to the world… The Family Next Door is a domestic drama novel set in Ireland. Eileen moved into her home 9 months ago but has kept herself away from others. […]

After our long drive to Wales, we didn’t want to travel too far on our second day of holiday. We drove 10 minutes to Denbigh and began by exploring the castle. Our English Heritage membership gives free entry to Cadw sites and we certainly made use of our cards on this holiday! Next we wandered […]