Daphne Coleridge: 10 books

A collection of twelve mystery stories set at Claresby Manor. Clues to the whereabouts of treasure lost since the time of Oliver Cromwell, the death of a famous artist and the disappearance of a valuable work of art are all investigated by the amiable Rupert Latimer. Stories include “The...

When Grace Taylor inherits a derelict manor house with over a hundred rooms, two courtyards and numerous cellars, she also inherits a series of mysteries which need to be unravelled. Fortunately the discoveries she makes all go some way to helping her raise money to maintain the crumbling fifteenth...

When Janie Hamilton unexpectedly inherits Tolham Castle, there are mysteries to uncover in the dungeon, and the disappearance of a guest needs to be explained. A collection of four stories: The Tolham Castle Legacy, The Tolham Castle Mystery, The Tolham Castle Banquet, Tolham Castle: The Mystery of the Runes.

At twenty-five years old Anna, Lady Quartermain, becomes a wealthy widow. In an attempt to restart her life she sets up the Wellington Bureau, an investigation agency. A series of cases follow in which Anna unravels a number of mysteries, including those surrounding the fabulous diamond, the Quartermain...

Four mystery stories featuring Florence Latimer of Claresby Manor. These stories include "The Claresby Wood Murder": When Rupert Latimer finds a body in the grounds of Claresby Manor he needs the help of his daughter, Florence, to identify the murderer. Together they unravel the mystery...

Anna, Lady Quartermain, is a grieving widow at twenty-five. In an attempt to restart her life she sets up the Wellington Bureau, an investigation agency. A failed bank robbery, a jewel thief, and a callous murderer – set against a background of aristocratic England.

When Anthea is commissioned by the mysterious Cyro Smith to paint his portrait, she finds herself quickly overwhelmed by his passion. She is further confused by a series of dreams about Cyro which seem to show that his past is more extraordinary than she could have imagined. His talk of gods and myths confuses her still further. Will a god pursue his lost love across eternity? A novella.

Hunter Lewis’s exquisite taste, eye for beauty, and business acumen have earned him an international reputation. He is captivated by Amy’s beauty and resemblance to her ancestor whose portrait hangs in Wolfston Hall. But he already has a complicated love-life and it seems that Amy is just part of one more game that he is playing simply because he likes to win. A novella.

The chance discovery of a memory stick at the scene of a road accident sets Joe Banks on an investigation which will bring both danger and reward. The reward comes in the form of Jane, the girlfriend of the man who died in the accident. And the danger comes from those who want to suppress the truth at all costs.

Frank and James Boland are identical twins, but after falling out over their childhood sweetheart their lives diverge, as Frank follows a mundane career abroad whilst James becomes a successful politician at Westminster. But Frank’s return to the UK, and a chance one night stand, see him...