Bøker av Liz Hedgecock

The spirit is unwilling...When ghost constable Nora is sent with her partner Steph to investigate a poltergeist wreaking havoc at a prestigious members' club in Liverpool, they assume it'll be easy. It turns out to be anything but.Nora's former boss, Superintendent Hicks, is the only one who can see the ghost at first - and he's far from pleased when he recognises him. The ghost himself, a club member until very recently, is horrified by the presence of another invisible spirit who is most definitely not a member. He doesn't know why he feels such revulsion - and he won't cease his mischief until the offending spirit is removed.Worse still, Nora begins to realise what she has missed out on in life, and fears that her position in the team is under threat. What will she do if her vocation is taken away?Who is this unknown spirit, what is he doing at the club, and why does the new ghost hate him so? And with Inspector Farnsworth's boss pushing them to restore calm, can the team solve the case and stay together?The Case of the Haunted Ghost is the second book in the Spirit of the Law mystery series, set in modern Liverpool.

Meet Maisie Frobisher, a Victorian socialite travelling in search of adventure - and it doesn't take her long to find it. Enter a world of intrigue and mystery as Maisie discovers a world far beyond her narrow London life.Join Maisie in this collection of her first three cases: All At SeaWhen socialite Maisie Frobisher heads off on a cruise to India in search of adventure, little does she know what form it will take. First some jewellery, then an important document goes missing from an ambassador's cabin.Maisie already suspects a fellow guest. However, when he turns out to be a police inspector travelling incognito, her nose is put firmly out of joint. Then a new crime rears its head, and Maisie finds that the past she is trying to escape just won't let her go...Can Maisie put aside her prejudices and learn to work with Inspector Hamilton? Can they trust each other? And most importantly, can they find that document before it causes an international incident?Off The MapWhen Maisie Frobisher arrives in Bombay she is looking forward to a life of parties and sightseeing. Fate, though, has other plans.At first Maisie thinks her biggest problem will be adjusting to the restrictions of life in Bombay. But when an information leak sparks conflict, and Maisie receives a bizarre message via the personals column of the local newspaper, she has no choice but to get involved. Soon Maisie finds herself ostracised by society - but that becomes the least of her worries as danger looms.Can Maisie and Inspector Hamilton unmask the mole? Who is the mysterious Leopard? And when they meet him, will they come back alive?Gone To GroundMaisie Frobisher and Inspector Hamilton are planning a triumphant return to England; but Inspector Hamilton is chained to his desk, trying to uncover the network of operatives who are sowing discord throughout India. Then a mysterious stranger turns out to hold a key to the mystery - and she will only speak through Maisie...Leopard is still at large, and Inspector Hamilton envies Maisie her position at the centre of the drama. Then, amongst the small talk, an ally is murdered...Now, with the network seeming to grow stronger by the minute, Maisie and the Inspector must put aside their feelings and even their loyalties to get at the truth behind the smokescreen of lies.

Meet a detective duo - a century apart!When new constable Steph is sent to mark time at a Liverpool police station on the verge of closing, she sees it as the death of her career. Then she meets Nora, the hundred-year-old ghost of a police officer, who's determined to get a few more cases under her belt.Together they investigate the Case of the Four Fingers, a macabre episode which has haunted Nora for over sixty years. It resulted in a young man's death - and never went to trial.However, Steph finds this cold case the least of her problems: having a ghost colleague isn't easy. Nora's bossy, out of step with modern life, and has a habit of disappearing whenever her boss turns up. Finally, Steph learns something that makes her question their whole relationship.Can Steph and Nora learn to trust each other? Will they solve the case before the police station is sold to developers? And what will happen if they do?The Case of the Four Fingers is the first book in the Spirit of the Law mystery series, set in modern Liverpool.

It's back to the bookshop for more magical cozy mysteries!Join Jemma, Raphael, Folio the cat and friends for three spellbinding tales in the Magical Bookshop series.By The BookWhen Jemma takes on the post of Assistant Keeper, she wonders if she's bitten off more than she can chew. Her boss Raphael has confidence in her ... but Jemma is less convinced.Then a mysterious developer targets the shops in their neighbourhood. When a familiar figure from Jemma's past shows up, Jemma can't help but smell a rat.Will Jemma and Raphael be able to save the shop? Can Jemma step up to her new responsibilities? And will they ever find out where Folio keeps sneaking off to?Black BooksJemma is happy in her work, so when Raphael mentions more responsibility she says no. She hadn't realised Raphael meant his job.Her new boss seems efficient, competent and rigorous: everything Raphael isn't. They ought to get on like a house on fire, but sparks fly from the moment they meet.Knowledge emergencies are rising, tensions are mounting, and Jemma's job is at stake. Can she work out what's going on and stop it before the worst happens?Fully BookedWhen London is beset by strange happenings, Jemma finds herself in the thick of the action - and not in a good way.Meanwhile, her boss Lennox plans to lighten the workload. Unfortunately, he means his own. Torn between running the bookshops and investigating what's going on in London, Jemma knows something has to give.Then it becomes clear that the chaos in London is the work of more than one person. Who is behind it all? And as they draw closer to the truth, Jemma discovers that she is in danger too...Can Jemma save herself and the city before she runs out of time?

A thrilling historical mystery full of twists and turns!It was only meant to be for a day...Rich girl Florence and flower seller Rose look so alike that it's easy for them to swap lives in Victorian London. However, each soon learns that her new life isn't all fun and frolics - and swapping back turns out to be much, much harder.But as Florence and Rose live each other's lives, they stumble across secrets and schemes. The kind that could put both girls in danger.Can Florence and Rose uncover the truth in time to return to their normal lives? And is that what they really want?

Is this the final chapter?Jemma is settling into her new role: coordinating a team to watch out for the elusive Drusilla. But when London is beset by strange happenings, she finds herself in the thick of the action - and not in a good way.Meanwhile, her boss Lennox plans to lighten the workload. Unfortunately, he means his own. Torn between running the bookshops, keeping watch, and investigating what is going on in London, Jemma knows something has to give.After some tough decisions, Jemma has the support she needs. But the more they dig, the clearer it becomes that the chaos in London is the work of more than one person. Who is behind it all? And as they draw closer to the truth, Jemma discovers that she is in danger too...Can Jemma save herself and the city before she runs out of time?Fully Booked is the sixth in the Magical Bookshop humorous mystery series, set in modern London.