Clio Gray Knihy

In a race against time and treachery a young woman must survive, a lost legacy must be found and a city must be saved

Deadly Prospects is book 1 in the Scottish Mystery series.

'Playfully elegant and effortlessly seductive' Telegraph

Astonishment Hall, a country estate in the Pennines full of extraordinary exhibitions, is truly a place of wonder. But when a valuable exhibit is stolen, it is only the first in a series of unpleasant and seemingly unconnected events. A bell tower is burnt to the ground, trapping a young boy inside, an outbreak of thefts plagues the valley, and a man is violently murdered and left to the crows and the snow.When his own investigations come to a dead end, the owner of Astonishment Hall sends to London for help. And so Whilbert Stroop journeys north to find the answers to both his own search for a missing glass-worker, and the perplexing events at Astonishment Hall. Before long, Stroop finds himself embroiled in one man's terrifying and warped desire for vengeance against ancient wrongs, and another man's fight for survival.

A mysterious body discovered in a Salt Hedge alongside a crate of stolen books sets the stage for an intriguing investigation. Ruan Peat, the determined detective, delves into the case, unraveling secrets and connections that intertwine the victim with the literary world. As Peat navigates through clues and motives, the story explores themes of crime, morality, and the significance of knowledge, making for a gripping narrative filled with twists and revelations.

Set in 1798, the narrative unfolds around three individuals intertwined by a dark mystery involving two brutal murders. As the story progresses, the characters grapple with their pasts and the weight of a promise that binds them together, leading to a tense exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for truth amidst chaos.

Burning Secrets is book 2 in the Scottish Mysteries series

Toskana, 1805: Napoleon steht vor den Toren Luccas, und die Stadt bangt um die Entdeckung ihres Geheimnisses: Seit Jahrhunderten verbergen Luccheser Seidenhändlern im fernen London ihr Heiligtum. Doch Lucca hat einen unbekannten Feind. Noch weiß die junge Mabel Flinchurst nicht, dass das Schicksal der kleinen italienischen Stadt in ihren Händen liegt. Gemeinsam mit dem verschrobenen Whilbert Stroop macht sie sich auf, das Geheimnis von Lucca - und das ihres eigenen Lebens - zu lüften.