Bøker av Jacqueline Beard

A chilling confession, a string of murders, and a race against time. Lawrence Harpham and Violet Smith uncover a chilling connection between a suicide, a murdered bookseller, and the unsolved case of Fanny Nunn. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they discover a dark secret that hits close to home for Lawrence. With a trail of unnatural deaths and a killer on the loose, the duo must race against time to stop the murderer before more lives are lost. A tantalizing blend of witchcraft and suspense that will keep readers guessing until the very end. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

A miser's death. The Ripper's shadow. The hunt begins. When a miserly recluse meets a lonely end, Harpham uncovers clues that lead him to the unsolved mystery surrounding Edmund Gurney's death years earlier. Meanwhile, Violet grapples with a series of strange disturbances at a Suffolk rectory, where whispers of witchcraft and ancient curses abound. With time running out and the body count rising, Harpham and Violet must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and deception to unmask the killer before more lives are lost. A masterful blend of historical intrigue and witchcraft, this atmospheric thriller will captivate fans of Karen Charlton and Anne Perry. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

A sinister mystery that threatens to resurrect the dark history of the Suffolk witch trials. Private Detective Lawrence Harpham grapples with his own demons while unraveling a chilling case with echoes of Suffolk's dark history. As unexplained deaths stir whispers of witchcraft, Harpham must confront the sins of the past to prevent more innocent lives from being lost. Jacqueline Beard's captivating debut in the Lawrence Harpham Murder Mystery series, "The Fressingfield Witch," weaves a sinister tale of secrets and betrayal that will keep readers enthralled until the very last page. A haunting mystery that blurs the lines between reality and superstition. ________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

In the shadowy streets of Edwardian London, a killer leaves a trail of bodies, and only one man can stop him. Retired detectives Lawrence and Violet Harpham return to the city for a relaxing holiday, but their peace is shattered when Lawrence begins investigating the murder of Emily Dimmock. As he uncovers more suspicious deaths, an old enemy resurfaces, threatening everything he holds dear. With Violet distracted by her art lessons with Walter Sickert, Lawrence must confront the killer alone. Jacqueline Beard's eighth installment in the Lawrence Harpham Murder Mystery series weaves a tale of historical intrigue and witchcraft, set against the backdrop of true crimes. Fans of Andrea Penrose, Emily Organ, and Irina Shapiro will be captivated by this intricately plotted mystery. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

Lawrence and Violet navigate deception and danger to unravel a chilling legend. While searching for their missing friend Aurora, Lawrence and Violet become entangled with a nefarious medium and a perplexing case of a doctor's suspicious demise. As the couple unearths a bone-chilling legend leading to a quaint Suffolk village, they must outwit cunning adversaries and risk everything to unravel the mystery behind Aurora's disappearance. With secrets and lies at every turn, Lawrence and Violet inch closer to a truth that threatens to shatter their world forever. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

Two crimes, one ticking clock. Suffolk, 1903. William Gardiner stands trial for the brutal stabbing of Rose Harsent, and concerned parties turn to Lawrence Harpham for help in a last-ditch attempt to uncover the truth. As Lawrence delves into the investigation, he finds himself stalked by a mysterious figure, confounding his efforts to bring the murderer to justice. Meanwhile, Violet takes on a puzzling poisoning case from the past, determined to unravel the secrets surrounding a bad-tempered housemaid. Was she a cold-hearted killer or merely a convenient suspect? With time running out and the added distraction of a mysterious stranger at Netherwood, Lawrence and Violet must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and misdirection to solve both cases before it's too late. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Irina Shapiro, and Emily Organ, The Maleficent Maid is a gripping historical mystery with elements of witchcraft that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking conclusion. _______________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story.

Secrets, murder, and a moving gravestone: a chilling mystery that will shatter lives. A string of vanishings in West Ham turns deadly. Estranged from his partner Violet, Lawrence joins forces with an oddball reporter to track down the ruthless killer. Meanwhile, Violet's peaceful life in Norfolk is disrupted by a gravestone's sinister movement and a mysterious stalker. As shocking revelations about Lawrence's past emerge, the couple must confront their demons and reunite to uncover the truth. Based on real events, The Moving Stone is a gripping historical mystery that weaves together witchcraft and suspense, testing the limits of Lawrence and Violet's resolve as they race against time to stop a killer and confront the horrors that threaten to consume them. A haunting mystery that blurs the lines between reality and superstition. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

A child vanishes, a cold case resurfaces: two detectives on a perilous hunt. Lawrence and Violet find themselves entangled in two perplexing cases: a missing child in Battersea and a decades-old Suffolk poisoning. As they navigate the investigations with few suspects and rising personal tensions, Violet must resort to unconventional methods to uncover the truth. Lawrence's encounter with a ruthless serial killer may provide crucial insights, but at what cost? With Lawrence's life hanging in the balance, the two mysteries converge, testing their relationship and resolve. Set against a backdrop of historical England and witchcraft, this suspenseful tale will keep readers guessing until the end. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story.

It's 1911, and the women of Ipswich are making a peaceful stand against the unfairness of the voting system. Suffragist Louisa Russell joins the census evasion protest at the Old Museum in Ipswich. In a quiet moment, she explores the back rooms of the museum and finds a diary belonging to a prisoner. And not just any prisoner - but the infamous Mary Cage executed for murdering her husband James six decades earlier.When Louisa's next-door neighbour dies under suspicious circumstances, the parallels between his death and the poisoning of James Cage become impossible to ignore. But can there be a link between two deaths sixty years apart? And will Louisa find the poisoner before an innocent woman is convicted?Vote for Murder is historical fiction based on a true Suffolk crime.

When Seebling Beau Garnie falls through an open portal into the dwarf realm of Calorean, the last thing he expects is to be rescued by super-intelligent rats.A first class hare rider and trained warrior, Beau must drink a solution of Invisimin every day to survive. Unfortunately, someone has raided the Invisimin mines and they are almost empty. Battling dark forces and strange creatures, Beau and close friend Skyle cross Calorean to find the legendary lost mines containing the mineral upon which their lives depend.