Mrs Stonier Mysteries Books 1-2
(2025)(A book in the Mrs Stonier Mystery series)
An omnibus of novels by Anne Wilkinson
Two compelling murder mysteries packed full of twists and fun historic revelations.
In a quiet corner of Sussex, a retired widow with a sharp eye for antiques uncovers dark secrets that someone will kill to protect.
Meet Mrs. Stonier
Mrs. Alex Stonier, a retired widow with a keen eye for antiques, never expected that a few old photo albums and a family history class would lead her into the midst of a long-forgotten crime. With her background in publishing and her new venture into vintage sales, she’s the last person anyone would suspect of becoming embroiled in murder investigations. Yet, her interest in the past pulls her into solving mysteries that others overlook — whether they lie hidden in old family albums or buried beneath centuries-old estates.
BOOK 1: LONG MAN'S SHADOW
When Mrs. Stonier inherits an old photo album, she is drawn into a mystery tied to the Brittan family, once prominent in Sussex. A body found on the grounds of the Jevington family estate—home to the ancient Long Man figure—seems to be connected to the Brittan family’s past. As she digs deeper, Mrs. Stonier uncovers a buried tragedy involving a lost member of the Brittan family. But someone in the present is determined to keep these secrets hidden, and they’ll stop at nothing to protect the past.
BOOK 2: DEAD MAN'S SHADOW
When a retired publisher helps her daughter renovate a Victorian house in Stoke Newington, she doesn’t expect the discovery that lies beneath the floorboards — a rusted tin box filled with deeds and letters from 1890. The papers tell of Jeremiah Barton, a property owner, and Tristan King, a charismatic preacher whose followers built a church known as Gothic Hall. With the help of her neighbour Mrs Stonier, a local historian who knows more than she admits, she begins to trace a string of deaths that once surrounded King’s fanatical sect. But as the past bleeds into the present, it becomes clear that the darkness of Gothic Hall was never truly laid to rest.
Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Victoria Hamilton, T.E. Kinsey and James E. Craig.
PRAISE FOR MRS STONIER MYSTERIES:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A perfect mix of you like family history and mystery. Have read other books based on family history mixed with murder and mystery and this book does not disappoint.' Colin
⭐⭐'''⭐⭐ 'A good old fashioned mystery, take some time out, have something on hand to drink, and enjoy this well told engrossing story.' Kenneth D.J.
⭐''⭐⭐⭐ 'Murder mystery with plenty of intriguing detail to keep the reader involved in trying to unravel the plot.' Cordelia.
⭐⭐⭐⭐�� 'The story flows perfectly and gripped me until the end.' Chesirecat.
���⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A nice easy read. But there's plenty of characters to remember! The main characters are likeable.' Kindle Reader.
Genre: Mystery
In a quiet corner of Sussex, a retired widow with a sharp eye for antiques uncovers dark secrets that someone will kill to protect.
Meet Mrs. Stonier
Mrs. Alex Stonier, a retired widow with a keen eye for antiques, never expected that a few old photo albums and a family history class would lead her into the midst of a long-forgotten crime. With her background in publishing and her new venture into vintage sales, she’s the last person anyone would suspect of becoming embroiled in murder investigations. Yet, her interest in the past pulls her into solving mysteries that others overlook — whether they lie hidden in old family albums or buried beneath centuries-old estates.
BOOK 1: LONG MAN'S SHADOW
When Mrs. Stonier inherits an old photo album, she is drawn into a mystery tied to the Brittan family, once prominent in Sussex. A body found on the grounds of the Jevington family estate—home to the ancient Long Man figure—seems to be connected to the Brittan family’s past. As she digs deeper, Mrs. Stonier uncovers a buried tragedy involving a lost member of the Brittan family. But someone in the present is determined to keep these secrets hidden, and they’ll stop at nothing to protect the past.
BOOK 2: DEAD MAN'S SHADOW
When a retired publisher helps her daughter renovate a Victorian house in Stoke Newington, she doesn’t expect the discovery that lies beneath the floorboards — a rusted tin box filled with deeds and letters from 1890. The papers tell of Jeremiah Barton, a property owner, and Tristan King, a charismatic preacher whose followers built a church known as Gothic Hall. With the help of her neighbour Mrs Stonier, a local historian who knows more than she admits, she begins to trace a string of deaths that once surrounded King’s fanatical sect. But as the past bleeds into the present, it becomes clear that the darkness of Gothic Hall was never truly laid to rest.
Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Victoria Hamilton, T.E. Kinsey and James E. Craig.
PRAISE FOR MRS STONIER MYSTERIES:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A perfect mix of you like family history and mystery. Have read other books based on family history mixed with murder and mystery and this book does not disappoint.' Colin
⭐⭐'''⭐⭐ 'A good old fashioned mystery, take some time out, have something on hand to drink, and enjoy this well told engrossing story.' Kenneth D.J.
⭐''⭐⭐⭐ 'Murder mystery with plenty of intriguing detail to keep the reader involved in trying to unravel the plot.' Cordelia.
⭐⭐⭐⭐�� 'The story flows perfectly and gripped me until the end.' Chesirecat.
���⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A nice easy read. But there's plenty of characters to remember! The main characters are likeable.' Kindle Reader.
Genre: Mystery
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