The Elliot Todd Mysteries
Step inside the cozy chaos of a bookshop where mysteries unfold
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Bookworm Elliot Todd realises his dream of running a bookshop in a small provincial town. Though he has yet to find his soulmate, he is for the most part contented. Then, one day, events take a dramatic turn. The death of the ‘Shakespeare expert’ Harry Nielsen, following a talk at the bookshop, marks the beginning of a tangled web of intrigue leading to a thrilling conclusion.
‘A real page-turner. A murder mystery, with Shakespearean echoes’ Tim Pears, author The Horseman.
A holiday in Rome for Elliot and his friend Cameron appears to be the perfect antidote following the death of Shakespeare expert in Elliot’s bookshop. However, the two intrepid travellers get more than they bargained for when they visit Italy’s historic Roman capital. Once more the world of books is a gateway to a world of intrigue and deception.
‘Roman Holiday is a mystery driven by a brilliantly drawn and engaging set of characters. ‘ Hazel Prior, author of the bestselling Away With the Penguins.
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Following his adventures in Rome, Elliot is invited to present a copy of The Lyrical ballads to the Coleridge Society in Somerset. He decides to combine it with a quiet walking holiday. However, things don’t quite go as as planned, especially as his dynamic mother just happens to be planning her own trip to Somerset at around the same time.
‘Another captivating story from the Elliot Todd mystery series, told with style, warmth and wit. Meticulously researched and rich in detail, Somerset Odyssey is also a celebration of the poetry of Samuel Coleridge, and of the landscape he inhabited and walked. Wonderful’. Elizabeth Delo, author of Becoming Liz Taylor.