Every village has its secrets. Little Firling has a body.

A quiet village. A century-old shipwreck. And a cat who knows more than she lets on.

When newly retired literature professor Annabel Lennox Deighton moves to the picturesque village of Little Firling, she expects nothing more than seaside walks, peaceful reading, and cups of strong tea. But when she stumbles across a body on the cliffs—clutching a faded notebook—her peaceful new chapter begins with a plot twist.

With her clever and opinionated Bombay cat Persephone at her side—and the fierce support of her neighbor Evie Barnes—Annabel is drawn into a tangled mystery of missing ledgers, shipwrecked secrets, and an old scandal that never quite washed away.

Set against the haunting Cornish coastline, Murder Over the Misty Cliffs blends cozy charm, literary wit, and a thread of creeping danger—perfect for readers who love classic village mysteries, clever amateur sleuths, and cats with a nose for trouble.

📚 Book 1 in the Little Firling Mystery series

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• A secret tied to a 19th-century shipwreck

• An amateur sleuth with a PhD in trouble

• A black cat with impeccable timing

• Tea, gossip, and just a touch of menace
  
  

For fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, and feline-assisted justice.

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A garden fair, a poisoned brew, and secrets hiding in the camomile... 

Spring has arrived in Little Firling, and with it, the village’s beloved garden fair—where bunting flutters, jam is judged with ruthless precision, and retired literature teacher Annabel Lennox Deighton hopes to win Best Herb Patch without engaging in too much gossip.

But when a respected village doctor drops dead at the tea stall—herbal brew still warm in hand—Annabel is reluctantly drawn into another murder. With her brilliant and opinionated Bombay cat Persephone and her loyal friend Evie Barnes, Annabel begins digging through secrets buried deeper than any rose root.

From whispered diagnoses and wilted reputations to a mysterious thermos no one wants to claim, this case leads them through the village’s flower beds, back alleys, and tangled past.

In Little Firling, even a cup of tea can kill.

Featuring:

• A cat who judges everyone (and is always right)

• Garden gossip, secret herbs, and suspicious tea

• Murder hidden beneath blooming flowers

• Clues that grow more tangled by the day
  
  

Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, and anyone who believes the quietest villages grow the darkest secrets.

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A vanished waiter. A stolen necklace. And a hostess who knew too much... 

When Lady Vera Everly collapses beneath the grand chandelier at her spring gala, most in Little Firling assume it's a tragic accident—too much champagne, too many secrets.

But retired professor Annabel Lennox Deighton and her ever-watchful cat Persephone suspect otherwise. Especially when the pearl necklace disappears, a waiter vanishes without a trace, and the guest list turns out to be less about celebration… and more about confrontation.

Joined by her sharp-witted friend Evie Barnes, Annabel digs through gossip, grudges, and garden-club scandals—only to find that Vera wasn’t just hosting a party. She was setting a trap. And someone made sure she wouldn’t survive it.

With tea spilled (literally), reputations on the line, and clues hiding in corsages and cocktail chatter, this ballroom mystery proves once again that in Little Firling, danger hides behind even the prettiest lace curtains.

Featuring:

• A chandelier that knows more than it lets on

• A cat with no patience for liars

• High society meets low motives

• Secrets in silk and shadows in champagne
  
  

Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Agatha Christie, and cozy mysteries with a sharp edge—and sharper claws.

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A missing artist. A stolen sketchbook. And a canvas that hides more than just paint. 

When renowned painter Elena Halberd vanishes from a tranquil art retreat in Little Firling, the village brushes it off as an eccentric whim. But for retired professor Annabel Lennox Deighton and her ever-curious cat Persephone, the truth begins to smudge quickly.

A buried brooch. A cryptic note. And a sketchbook filled with unfinished stories. What began as watercolor weekends and plein-air painting becomes a tangled web of artistic rivalries, long-held grudges, and deceptions hidden in every brushstroke.

With best friend Evie Barnes at her side and Persephone sniffing out secrets, Annabel must dig into the past—where passion and betrayal were painted in bold strokes, and not everyone wanted Elena’s art to be finished… or seen.

Because in Little Firling, even the quietest retreats hide the loudest truths.

Featuring:

• A brooding artist with too many enemies

• Clues hidden in sketches and pigments

• A cat who doesn’t trust creative types

• A retreat that becomes anything but restful

Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with literary flair, atmospheric village settings, and sleuthing duos who never quit—especially when murder makes a masterpiece.

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One crown of mistletoe. One body on the chapel steps. And a Christmas mystery no one saw coming.

The Mistletoe Procession in Little Firling is meant to be a highlight of the season—mulled cider, candlelit carols, and the comforting rhythm of age-old traditions. But when Agnes Thorne, the village’s revered folklorist, is found frozen on the chapel steps, her mistletoe crown still in hand, Christmas turns chilling.

Most call it a tragic accident—just a frail woman caught in the cold. But Annabel Lennox Deighton, her outspoken best friend Evie, and the ever-suspicious Persephone the cat aren’t so sure.

Why was Agnes alone that night?
What was she about to reveal?
And why does a child’s innocent comment rattle the village’s oldest families?

As snow blankets the village and secrets swirl like frost on windows, the trio begins untangling a web of rituals, regrets, and one name that should’ve stayed buried. Because in Little Firling, even Christmas cheer can’t cover up murder.

Featuring:

• A haunting death during a sacred tradition

• Hidden village history wrapped in tinsel

• Clues in carols, cider cups, and childhood tales

• A cat who hates snow but loves uncovering secrets
  
  

Perfect for fans of festive cozies, slow-burn whodunnits, and sleuths who know that even during the holidays, the past is never truly past.

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Spring brings flowers, festivals… and fatal secrets.

The Spring Harmony Festival is meant to unite Little Firling and Little Yewling in ribbons, garlands, and light-hearted competition. But when beloved festival champion Julian Parrish plummets from the rafters mid-rehearsal, celebration turns to suspicion.

Was it an accident—stage fright, a misstep, a faulty knot?
Or did someone want Julian silenced before the festival reached its crescendo?

With Annabel Lennox Deighton, Evie Barnes, and their ever-perceptive feline partner Persephone on the case, old rivalries and long-buried resentments resurface like weeds in spring. A missing woman, a whispered love triangle, and secrets nestled deep within the garlands begin to unravel.

And when a second body appears, it becomes clear:
This isn’t just about festival flair—it’s about revenge, remorse, and the echo of choices made long ago.

Featuring:

• A village festival with a deadly encore

• A cat who hates flute music but loves crime scenes

• Ghosts of love stories past

• Floral clues and fatal footwork
  
  

Perfect for readers who love slow-burning mysteries, English village drama, and sleuths who know that even joy-filled traditions can hide heartbreak.

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A murder long buried. A stage that won’t stay silent.

Twenty years ago, Briarley Estate’s first outdoor play ended in whispers, a vanishing actor, and a name the village silently erased.

Now, the theatre under the trees is making a grand return. Roses bloom, lines are memorized, and the villagers of Little Firling prepare for a dramatic summer evening.

But something about the production feels… off.

Retired professor Annabel Lennox Deighton senses more than just midsummer mischief. A vintage program from the original performance reappears—with a name no one wants to acknowledge. Newcomers with buried ties cast shadows over the rehearsals. And when another disappearance rattles the cast, the past takes center stage.

With best friend Evie Barnes and her impeccably judgmental cat Persephone, Annabel steps behind the curtain to uncover a tangled web of ambition, betrayal, and silence too long kept.

Because in Little Firling, the show must go on.
Even when the script hides a killer.

Featuring:

• Outdoor theatre and old grudges

• Secrets hidden in orchards and playbills

• A cat who prefers opera but tolerates Shakespeare

• A mystery that refuses to stay buried
  
  

Book 7 in the beloved Little Firling Mysteries – perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric English villages, character-driven sleuthing, and quiet secrets with loud consequences.

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Not all cruelty shouts. Some whispers behind closed doors.

The children’s ward at Little Firling’s hospital is meant to be a place of healing—tucked away from the world, silent but safe. But when children begin to vanish, one by one, without a trace, the silence becomes deafening.

There are no witnesses.
No records.
No answers.

Called in under the guise of a routine visit, retired professor Annabel Lennox Deighton and her loyal friend Evie Barnes begin to pull at the threads of a mystery no one seems willing to acknowledge. Something is wrong—deeply wrong—and it’s hidden behind the polished smiles, locked file cabinets, and dimmed hallway lights.

As Persephone, the ever-observant Bombay cat, prowls the ward’s quiet corners, Annabel and Evie uncover a disturbing trail of blank charts, false identities, and a long-standing cover-up that stretches far beyond the hospital walls.

Because in Little Firling, cruelty doesn’t always come with a knife.
Sometimes it’s dressed in kindness. And hidden in care.

Featuring:

• A missing child case no one will investigate

• Secrets buried in medical files

• Institutional silence and dangerous compassion

• A mystery where emotional resonance is as powerful as the clues
  
  

Book 9 in the Little Firling Mystery series—a deeply atmospheric and quietly devastating installment, perfect for readers who love thoughtful, character-rich mysteries that stay with you long after the final page.

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Three village murders. One very opinionated cat

Murder Over Misty Cliffs · Murder Blooms at the Fair · Murder Beneath the Ballroom Chandelier

Welcome to Little Firling, a sleepy Cornish village filled with ivy-covered cottages, seaside secrets, and one very determined cat.

In this first omnibus, join retired professor Annabel Lennox Deighton, her sharp-witted friend Evie, and the unflappable feline Persephone as they unravel three charming yet chilling mysteries—where tea is strong, gossip stronger, and murder just beneath the surface.

From misty cliffs to village galas and chandeliers that hide more than light, these stories blend classic cozy mystery charm with quiet emotional depth and a touch of Cornish atmosphere.

💫 Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, M.C. Beaton, and Agatha Christie with a modern heart.

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Art, holidays, and harmony—each with a killer note

Murder Between Brushstrokes · Murder During the Mistletoe Procession · Murder in Three Movements

The seasons change, but the secrets in Little Firling only deepen.

In this second omnibus, Annabel, Evie, and Persephone investigate disappearances at an art retreat, a deadly Christmas tradition, and a festival where harmony ends in heartbreak. As their cases become more personal, their bonds grow stronger—and the village’s past grows harder to ignore.

🌿 For readers who love clever clues, deep friendships, and atmospheric village mysteries with seasonal flair.

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The cat sees all - including the killer

Murder in the Open Air · Murder in the Tides · Murder in the Quiet Hours

Even the gentlest villages hide their ghosts.

In this darker, more introspective volume, the trio must navigate vanishing actors, washed-up secrets, and silent crimes within a children’s ward. As danger grows closer and the cost of truth gets heavier, Annabel begins to question how far she’s willing to go for justice.

📚 These stories blend literary mystery, emotional depth, and village suspense—perfect for thoughtful readers who like their cozies with a little ache and a lot of heart.

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Five classic Little Firling cases in one elegant volume

Includes: Murder Over Misty Cliffs · Murder Blooms at the Fair · Murder Beneath the Ballroom Chandelier · Murder Between Brushstrokes · Murder During the Mistletoe Procession

Step into the quietly mysterious world of Little Firling, where the tea is strong, secrets run deep, and one Bombay cat always knows more than she lets on.

This collector’s edition brings together the first five full-length mysteries in the beloved Little Firling series—a charming, slow-burn cozy mystery collection with literary heart and a touch of Cornish atmosphere.

Follow retired professor Annabel Lennox Deighton, her fearless friend Evie Barnes, and the ever-observant Persephone the cat through a series of murders hidden behind garden gates, ballroom chandeliers, sketchbooks, and mistletoe crowns.

Whether you’re new to the series or ready to revisit from the beginning, this edition is perfect for long reading sessions, thoughtful sleuthing, and cozy nights with a pot of strong tea.

🎁 Ideal for fans of Richard Osman, Agatha Christie, and smart, character-driven village mysteries.

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Every tide leaves something behind. This time, it’s murder.

At the height of a sweltering summer, retired literature professor Annabel Lennox Deighton and her best friend Evie Barnes set out on a breezy coastal boat tour near Little Firling. But instead of sunshine and sea air, they find something chilling beneath the waves—a young woman’s body, floating just below the surface, nameless and unclaimed.

The police call it an accident.
Annabel knows better.

The woman has no ID, no one looking for her—and the water in her lungs? It’s not seawater.

As Annabel digs deeper, she’s led to a shuttered wellness retreat, whispers of vanished women, and a wealthy figure whose reach stretches disturbingly far. The deeper she wades into the case, the clearer it becomes: this wasn’t a tragedy—it was a message.

But Annabel doesn’t back down from shadows. With sharp instincts, a loyal friend, and her ever-perceptive cat Persephone, she follows a trail of secrets the tides tried to wash away.

This time, she’s not just solving a mystery—
She’s giving the forgotten a voice.

Featuring:

• A body in the water and no one claiming her

• A secretive retreat with a dark history

• A mystery where silence is the real killer

• Persephone the cat, keeping her paws on the pulse
  
  

Book 8 in the acclaimed Little Firling Mystery series—a cozy-meets-compelling coastal mystery perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Louise Penny, and character-driven suspense with literary flair.

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