Myrtleberry Dell
A series of Cosy Murder Mysteries
If you enjoy a cosy murder mystery with a splash of fantasy, then you'll love visiting Myrtleberry Dell.
Walk along the river bank, have a photo taken next to the hanging tree, and finish with a visit to The Grizzled Wizard pub, or the Hocus Pocus tearooms for a drink.
You'll meet a cast of memorable characters as well as our two amateur sleuths and the detective attempting to keep them in check.
Thanks to the wonderful Esme Clarke for creating this map using Inkarnate.
Maisie Lemmon is the village Hedge Witch, tasked with guarding the boundaries and protecting its residents from harm, so when she believes that someone has been murdered, she has a duty to investigate.
Wilfred H Pepper is a dedicated alchemist seeking the ultimate prize - everlasting life and wealth beyond dreaming. His quiet, solitary life is disrupted when Maisie drags him into joining her investigations and using his analytical mind to solve the crime.
Detective Vincent Overwood is looking for a simple life after moving from the city with its dark magical underworld. Unfortunately, he soon discovers that magical misdemeanours can happen anywhere.
Grave Concerns
Myrtleberry Dell Mystery: Book One
Maisie Lemmon, Myrtleberry Dell’s resident Hedge Witch, is certain a murder has been committed. The police, however, insist it was nothing more than a tragic accident. Determined to prove them wrong, Maisie enlists the reluctant help of mild-mannered alchemist Wilfred H. Pepper to convince the new detective to reopen the case.
When her warnings fall on deaf ears, Maisie decides to investigate herself—dragging poor Wilfred along for the ride. But as long-buried secrets begin to surface and hidden motives come to light, her search for the truth leads them into something far more dangerous than either of them expected.
A cosy murder mystery with a touch of magic, a dash of danger, and plenty of tea and biscuits.
"There is a pleasant, wholesome wit and heart to the story"
"genuine intrigue, peril and rawness to balance out the lightness of the cosy village ethos."
Coming soon:
A Fete Worse Than Death
Myrtleberry Dell Mystery: Book Two
Out in 2026
Clerical Error
Myrtleberry Dell Mystery: Book Three
Out in 2027