Coming Soon! Announcing the Brand New "Marvellous Melbourne Murders" Series!
Get ready to step beyond the manicured hedges of Melbourne's most established suburbs and uncover the secrets lurking beneath! From the desk of Steven Goldsmith comes "Marvellous Melbourne Murders," a captivating new cosy mystery series brimming with charm, wit, and intrigue.
The journey begins with Book 1: "A Most Improper End."
Welcome to the exclusive Toorak Croquet & Horticultural Society, where precise lawns mirror precise social codes, and the tea is served just so. But when the universally disliked Club Treasurer, Bartholomew Ainsworth, is found dead amongst the rhododendrons, seemingly felled by an antique croquet mallet belonging to an ill-tempered lord, the serene facade begins to crack.
While police focus on the obvious suspect, four unlikely members form a discreet alliance, suspecting there's more to this death than a simple fit of pique:
- Agnes Plummett: A retired librarian whose sharp eyes and meticulous archives hold decades of club secrets.
- 'Rocket' Ronnie Peterson: An eccentric physicist who sees suspicious angles and unlikely trajectories where others see only tragedy.
- Chloe Dubois: The quiet gardener whose knowledge of the grounds – and perhaps its poisonous flora – offers unique insights.
- Alistair Fitzwilliam: An anxious barrister whose search for peace leads him directly into analysing motive, means, and opportunity.
Together, can this quirky quartet unravel a complex web of historical secrets, long-term financial fraud, and carefully cultivated deception to find the real killer hiding in plain sight?
"A Most Improper End" is a delightful blend of classic whodunit charm and contemporary Melbourne atmosphere, perfect for readers who love engaging characters, intricate puzzles, and a satisfyingly clever mystery.