The Harbour Lights Mystery by Emylia Hall is every bit as good as book on in the Shell House Detectives Series – maybe even better! This one is set in the beautiful location of Mousehole, Cornwall, and it’s Winter but just as beautiful as any other time of year. The characters, the storyline, and the traditions, were written in such a way that brought together the whole package of a wonderful book. Cosy crime with underlying romance and family tensions. You’ll want to be part of the community – a close-knit haven, even with the underlying tension and secrets.
Suspense, heart and an immense sense of place, create another instalment in this wonderful series.
“Okay, wild things happen, but we’ll keep showing up anyway; keep laying places at the table, keep lighting the lights.”
About the Book
It’s December in Cornwall, and Mousehole harbour is illuminated with its famous Christmas lights. Ally Bright is among the crowd listening to the carol singers—and then to the piercing screams that rip through the darkness. A body has been found, brutally murdered and dumped in a fisherman’s boat.
The victim is chef JP Sharpe and there is no shortage of people who might have wanted him dead. Eager for a new case for The Shell House Detectives, Ally calls ex-cop Jayden, but he’s keen to leave it to the police—until a letter in Sharpe’s pocket draws them into a seemingly unconnected family mystery. As they take on this highly charged mission, the duo can’t help scrutinising the murder suspects. Who among the close-knit community has reason to kill, and how far will they go to protect themselves?
As fear spreads, Ally and Jayden need answers—fast. Could the letter offer a clue to the murder case or will it reveal a terrible truth? And when a new witness comes to light, Jayden closes in on a desperate killer…but can he warn Ally in time?
About The Author
Emylia Hall lives with her husband and son in Bristol, where she writes from a hut in the garden and dreams of the sea. The Shell House Detectives is her first crime novel and is inspired by her love of Cornwall’s wild landscape. Emylia has published four previous novels, including Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Book of Summers and The Thousand Lights Hotel. Her work has been translated into ten languages and broadcast on BBC Radio 6 Music. She is the founder of Mothership Writers and is a writing coach at The Novelry.
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