The Curse of Penryth Hall

1922. Ruby Vaughn has made a life for herself running a bookshop alongside octogenarian Mr Owen. When she finds herself at Penryth Hall, deep in the Cornish countryside, painful memories emerge of her lost friendship with Tamsyn, now married to the rather sinister Sir Edward Chenowyth. Although desperate to leave, Ruby's plans are thwarted when Penryth's bells ring for the first time in thirty years. Edward has been brutally killed in the orchard and fears are rife that a dormant curse has been awoken.

Sceptical Ruby doesn't believe in such things, nor in the power the locals swear Ruan Kivell, the Pellar, possesses to break the curse. But, to protect her friend, Ruby must work alongside this unsettling man to find out what really happened that night.


Genre: Historical Mystery

"A witty and clever debut." - Kelley Armstrong

"Perfect for fans of Hester Fox and Simone St. James." - Anna Lee Huber

"Curious and enthralling." - Lydia Kang

"Will have readers on the edge of their seats, and leave them wanting more of Ruby Vaughn." - Kate Khavari

"This riveting romp. . . is a devilishly delightful read!" - B R Myers

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