Bøker av F. L. Everett

England, 1941. With World War Two shaking the nation, rookie reporter Edie York wants to write the front-page news. But she ends up as the headlines when she stumbles over a body on the moors... Eager to follow Churchill's order to keep calm and carry on, Edie York has left the bombed-out streets of Manchester behind for a stroll in the countryside. But her rationed picnic lunch turns to ashes in her mouth when she discovers Joyce Reid, a well-known anti-war activist, lifeless at the bottom of a cliff.Despite infuriatingly handsome DCI Louis Brennan's less-than-amused warnings ringing in her ears, Edie is unable to leave the conscripted local bobby to do his work. Heading off to investigate, she immediately uncovers potential suspects galore. From alleged black-marketeers to the local land girl, a shell-shocked artist to Joyce's on-off lover, Edie is sure the murderer is right under her nose.Then Edie makes another gruesome discovery, and realises she needs long-suffering Louis on the scene to officially investigate. Can they uncover the killer hiding in plain sight, before it's too late? Or will Edie's own obituary end up featured on the front pages she's coveted for so long...?A fantastically gripping historical cozy mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Agatha Christie. This is the second book in the Edie York Mystery series. Readers love F.L. Everett: 'I finished this yesterday and it's bloody brilliant!... wonderful... so clever and witty... Loved it.' @clareswatmanauthor'Once I started this, I just couldn't stop... loved... reading this book felt like watching a deliciously nostalgic Sunday night drama... I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.' Bestselling author Jill Mansell 'An addictive, authentic page-turner: Edie York has the makings of a classic amateur detective in the great Golden Age tradition.' Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said / She Said 'Extremely entertaining and pacey WWII-set murder mystery.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'From the very first page I was completely immersed in Edie's world... I loved all the characters instantly and can't wait to read the next in the series.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

England, 1940. Newspaper secretary Edie York wants nothing more than to be a real wartime reporter. But when she stumbles upon the death of a Home Guard soldier she must turn her investigative skills to sleuthing...Rookie reporter Edie York dreams of being out in the field, instead of being stuck writing up the wartime headlines, transcribing Churchill's rousing speeches on her cranky typewriter. So when her first real assignment one misty morning ends with the crack of a pistol shot and the sudden death of a Home Guard soldier, she's determined to take her chance and investigate.With the local police force, under the utterly irritating but outrageously handsome DCI Louis Brennan, stretched to the limit as bombs rain down, Edie strikes out alone. And she quickly discovers more than she'd ever hoped - or feared. From undercover spies to priceless stolen artwork, Edie is plunged headlong into a mystery that stretches from Manchester to Berlin.But when she finds another body in the blackout, Edie realises she's bitten off more than she can chew. With an exasperated Louis finally lending a hand, can Edie unveil the murderer and make headline news, her name in print at last? Or will she be next...?A brilliantly addictive and totally twist-packed cozy historical mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Agatha Christie. This is the first book in the Edie York Mystery series.Previously published as Murder in the Blitz.Read what everyone's saying about F.L. Everett:'I fell head over heels for Edie and couldn't put this down. Completely charming and deserves to be a huge hit.' Bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane'Cosy and murdery and a great read!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Bloody brilliant!... wonderful... so clever and witty... Loved it.' Claire Swatman'So much fun with this read!... A wonderfully cheery, sparky heroine... This story just makes me want to curl up with chai tea and journey alongside Edie on her humorous yet ever-deeper case.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Once I started this, I just couldn't stop... loved... reading this book felt like watching a deliciously nostalgic Sunday night drama... I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.' Bestselling author Jill Mansell'An addictive, authentic page-turner: Edie York has the makings of a classic amateur detective in the great Golden Age tradition.' Bestselling author Erin Kelly'Extremely entertaining and pacey WWII-set murder mystery.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Lively, suspenseful, vivid and the best evocation of WW2 Britain and a young woman making her way in journalism since Dear Mrs Bird, FL Everett's debut detective novel is delicious fun.' Amanda Craig'From the very first page I was completely immersed in Edie's world... I loved all the characters instantly and can't wait to read the next in the series.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'A wonderful read, one that is highly entertaining with a light-hearted mystery. A read with a smile and more!' Goodreads reviewer