The Wise Witch of Orkney1593, Scotland. King James VI launches a bloody witch hunt across the length and breadth of the country to rid the land of evil. But they are already within his court. Disguised as a lady in waiting, Elspet Balfour has been sent from Orkney to serve the Queen Anna of Denmark, the witch hunting king's new bride, at court in Edinburgh. For Anna is pregnant and, against her husband's decree, wishes for her highly anticipated baby to remain with her after

It looks like a straightforward crime scene but the police cant find the killer

Pearson believes the whole thing is ludicrous

the name is Kinsey Millhone

the jewel in the Imperial crown

has behaved in unexpected ways

'Brilliant and twisting

Then he meets Luke

But Livia has a way of asking a favour that is impossible to refuse - which is how Marcus finds himself investigating the death of her grandson

For she is precariously close to exposing dark

It Comes from the River is an unforgettable

where they hid me in a pie

robbery seems altogether too convenient a motive