Stephanie Cooper is visiting her English grandmother in the village of Carlswick before starting her university studies at Oxford..
Her new relationship with James Knox, the charismatic guitarist for indie band The Fury, looks promising, but an unexplained death and a family feud dating back to World War II threatens to keep them apart. The return of Stephanie's former boyfriend Sam only complicates matters further.
As Stephanie delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding her great-aunt's death, she uncovers the secrets and deceptions of a previous generation. But someone does not want her to discover the truth about either family's past and that someone may kill to stop her.
Author Interview
Q. What makes The Carlswick Mysteries series special?
A. When I set out to write this series, I wanted to write the kind of books that I like to read - usually fast-paced mysteries and thrillers with a bit of romance, strong characters and plenty of plot twists and turns.
The Carlswick Mysteries are a great mix of these elements. The series focuses on the mystery genre overall with the romantic relationship between Stephanie and James running through each book. History is a key theme, particularly European history surrounding World War II and its cultural impacts.
Q. What order should I read the books in?
A. Each book can be read as a standalone, but if you wanted to read them in order to fully understand the character development, the order would be as follows:
1. The Carlswick Affair
2. The Carlswick Treasure
3. The Carlswick Conspiracy