Mary Richardson Daheimová se od raného dětství zajímala o vyprávění příběhů. Po absolvování žurnalistiky na Washingtonské univerzitě, kde byla první ženou v čele univerzitních novin, pracovala v tisku a public relations. Její první historické romány byly publikovány v roce 1983, po nichž následovalo několik dalších, než přešla k tajemstvím, svému původnímu fiktivnímu zájmu. Její série Bed-and-Breakfast a Emma Lord se staly velmi populární. Daheimová pravidelně dosahuje vrcholů bestsellerových seznamů USA Today a New York Times.
Judith McMonigle Flynn, an innkeeper, is determined to avoid any more encounters with dead bodies after her previous experiences. However, her resolve is tested as circumstances unfold around her, likely leading to unexpected mysteries and challenges. The story promises a blend of humor and intrigue as Judith navigates her vow amidst the chaos of her inn.
Judith McMonigle Flynn faces unexpected chaos when her donation for a school auction leads to trouble with the demanding Paine family. Meanwhile, her husband Joe's surveillance gig takes a deadly turn, resulting in his arrest for a murder tied to an insurance fraud case. With Joe in jail, Judith must navigate the turmoil and uncover the truth behind the crime, all while trying to maintain her sanity amidst the unfolding drama.
In this charming madcap entry in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Bed-and-Breakfast series, innkeeper and amateur sleuth Judith McMonigle Flynn’s plans for a relaxing vacation go awry when she realizes her fellow guests have a different kind of getaway planned. Vacations can be murder. No one knows that better than Judith McMonigle Flynn, owner of Seattle’s popular Hillside Manor B&B. After a busy summer, she desperately needs some R&R. Leave it to her thoughtful husband, Joe, to surprise her with a trip to the Canadian Rockies. Thrilled to be getting away, Judith’s overjoyed when Cousin Renie and Bill agree to join them. Though the husbands have made the arrangements, how bad can a short time away in the beautiful mountains be? Judith and Renie are about to find out! While the accommodations certainly leave something to be desired, the other guests are the real prize. They’ve gathered on the mountainside to give a relative a proper and permanent send-off—a nice gesture, until Judith realizes that paying their respects might be a little premature . . . without some very sinister assistance. Now, it’s up to her and Renie to save a would-be corpse from an early date with the undertaker.
Innkeeper and irrepressible sleuth Judith McMonigle Flynn and cousin Renie face off against a cold-blooded killer in a beach community in this delightfully charming Bed-and-Breakfast mystery from USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Mary Daheim.With the holidays gone and Hillside Manor almost empty, Innkeeper Judith McMonigle Flynn has a bad case of the blues. A housesitting stint at her aunt and uncle's retirement home on Whoopee Island with cousin Renie seems like the ideal pick-me-up. Surrounded by retirees in the off-season sounds peaceful and pleasant--or so the duo thinks. But it isn't long before a dead body pops up in their vicinity. Not surprising in an area full of older folks--until they learn it wasn't a bad ticker that did in the victim, but a very sharp knife. With clouds of suspicion hovering over her and Renie, Judith reluctantly begins sleuthing--if only to prove they didn't commit the crime.But what she finds is puzzling. The victim reputedly didn't have an enemy in the world--except for the killer. Digging for clams and answers, the cousins discover that retirement can be deadly--at least among the eclectic, eccentric residents of Obsession Shores.
Set against the backdrop of 1585 Scotland, the story follows seventeen-year-old Sorcha Fraser as she yearns for freedom beyond her family. Her life intertwines with Gavin Napier, a young man in priestly robes, amidst the dangers faced by Catholics in a Protestant kingdom. As Sorcha navigates court intrigues, including her relationship with King James and the threat posed by a manipulative courtesan, her connection with Gavin remains a powerful force. This tale explores love, loyalty, and the struggle for faith in tumultuous times.
Set against the backdrop of 1561 Scotland, Dallas Cameron's life changes dramatically as she navigates personal loss and political intrigue. After her father's death leaves her family destitute, she is rescued by Iain Fraser, a dashing stranger with a secret lineage. Their unconventional marriage, born from necessity rather than love, complicates as Iain's commitments to Queen Mary and his piratical life take him away, leaving Dallas to grapple with her growing feelings for him amidst the chaos of the court. Their journey explores themes of loyalty, love, and survival in a tumultuous era.
When the opening night of the Alpine Council Dramatic Club's latest production culminates in the murder of one of the actors, local newspaper editor Emma Lord assists sheriff Milo Dodge in solving the mystery
Dead at the box officeFilmdom’s most sparkling glitterati have brought their limos and their egos to Judith McMonigle Flynn’s Hillside Manor for a gala preview of the latest epic monstrosity from genius super-producer Bruno Zepf. Hostess Flynn’s Pacific Northwest B&B is a far cry from Hollywood—but then B.Z.’s cinematic spectacular is a far cry from good. Bruno hopes his new film is to die for—and, unfortunately for him, it is. Soon after the less-than-lauded screening, the unfortunate mogul is discovered drowned in the kitchen sink. His demise could have been a bizarre accident caused by a faulty cabinet door that ex-cop hubby Joe Flynn never got around to repairing. And since the only species in Tinseltown more numerous than Oscar seekers is attorneys, Judith could quite possibly lose Hillside Manor in a wrongful death suit. Unless, of course, she can prove it was murder…
Fall has fallen upon Judith McMonigle Flynn, leaving her Hillside Manor nearly devoid of guests. And what better cure for the off-season blahs than a brief bout of B&B sifting for a friend amid the quiet rustic splendor of secluded Chavez Island? Judith and cousin Renie both are more than ready for some relaxation. But their peace goes to pieces when Renie conks an odious interloping blowhard on the noggin with a heavy china dish-and, moments later, the woozy lout takes a fatal tumble down an inconvenient staircase. Judith suspects that death by dinnerware was not the real cause of this fellow's demise. But to prove her cantankerous cuz innocent, she'll have to uncover the real killer from among the motley island crew. And that could pile a lot more nastiness on Judith's plate than the harried bed-and-breakfast hostess can consume in one sitting!
