A World War II Resistance hero and popular modern-day anti-violence
speaker is accused of murdering a former German prisoner
of war, and policeman George Felse must stop his son from
getting too close to the investigation.
DEATH
AND THE JOYFUL WOMAN
A millionaire is murdered and Inspector Felse, after sifting
through the few shreds of evidence, finally arrests Kitty
Norris, his teenaged son Dominic's first love. A young man's
infatuation soon becomes something far more dangerous, though,
as Dominic takes on Kitty's cause - in direct opposition
to his father's investigation.
FLIGHT OF
A WITCH
Annet Beck has the kind of breathtaking beauty that strikes
people dumb, and young teacher Tom Kenyon, a lodger in her
parents' house, is no exception. When Annet disappears,
Tom determines to find out where and why.
A NICE DERANGEMENT
OF EPITAPHS (US title WHO LIES HERE?)
When
the tomb of Jan Treverra is opened to reveal two recently
dead bodies, neither of which is Treverra's, Detective Inspector
George Felse, on holiday nearby, steps in to investigate
the murders.
THE PIPER
ON THE MOUNTAIN
When Herbert Terrell falls off a mountain during a vacation
in Czechoslovakia, accidental death is the verdict. Then
his step-daughter Tossa receives a note suggesting Terrell
was murdered--turning Tossa's long-planned European holiday
with college friends into a hunt for the killer.
BLACK IS THE
COLOUR OF MY TRUE-LOVE'S HEART
Gathered for a folk music seminar at the neo-Gothic country
mansion called Follymead, musicians and students are in
for a surprise when talented singer Liri Palmer tries to
send a message to the audience, just before tragedy strikes.
THE GRASS-WIDOW'S
TALE
With her policeman husband gone to investigate yet another
murder on the eve of her 41st birthday, Bunty Felse feels
dejected until she finds herself involved in kidnapping,
chases and murder. Bishop's smoothly flowing voice deftly
narrates the story, keeping the tension and suspense moving
forward. Balancing timing and pace with the momentum of
the story, she adroitly dramatizes the emotions of the characters.
The minor characters' voices are as easily distinguished
and individualized as those of the main characters. The
Scottish accents are most enjoyable.
THE
HOUSE OF GREEN TURF
MOURNING RAGA
As
a favour to his girlfriend Tossa's erratic filmstar mother
agrees to escort an heiress back to her father in India.
But travelling with the precocious Anjli is no sinecure
- and the task of delivering her proves less than easy,
especially when they become embroiled in a murder investigation.
THE KNOCKER
ON DEATH'S DOOR
When a heavy, oak door with a purportedly mystical knocker
is moved to the village church, Detective Chief Inspector
George Felse must soon investigate mysterious deaths supposedly
linked to the knocker.
DEATH TO THE
LANDLORDS!
Dominic Felse and the Swami Premanathanand, a man of peace,
unravel a deadly Indian rope trick of hatred and murder
when they try to discover who is behind the violent deaths
of several landlords.
CITY OF GOLD
AND SHADOWS
When Alan Morris disappears, his great-niece, Charlotte,
regrets never having got to know the renowned archaeologist
better. In an attempt to remedy that deficiency, she goes
to visit one of his digs. But there she finds more than
just a few old stones.
RAINBOW'S
END
When
someone pushes a troublesome newcomer from the steeple of
St. Eata's church, Superintendent George Felse is charged
with sifting through a long list of suspects to catch the
killer.
