book cover of Death at the Seven Sisters
 

Death at the Seven Sisters

(2026)
(The second book in the Sussex Mystery series)
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Brighton, 1963: Hairdresser Ruby Baker styles ladies locks by day, but by night, the back room is transformed into the headquarters of her brand new detective agency.

When a woman comes looking for her at the salon, with a plea for help, Ruby is quickly on the case. But not everybody wants her to succeed, because this time, her client is a the notorious Beverly Collins, a mother who served ten years in prison for a crime she says she didn’t commit.

Ruby and her friends rescue a child from the beach in a storm, police have no leads. Nobody has reported a child missing, and the young girl seems so traumatised that she is unable to speak.

This isn’t going to be an easy investigation. Opinion is divided on Beverly’s innocence. Reporters Kenny and James are keen to uncover a big story, while Ruby’s best friend, Mary, is distracted and struggling to deal with motherhood.

As Ruby tries to unravel the past, she discovers that Beverly Collins’ release seems to have triggered a bizarre chain of events.

Was she really framed, and if so, where is her daughter Ella now? And who is the mystery girl on the beach?

What the readers are saying:

‘A cracking read.’

‘A good mystery, set in Brighton, which will keep you guessing until the end.’

‘An entertaining and satisfying read which I recommend to others who enjoy crime fiction.’

‘The story is so good I had a hard time putting the book down.’

‘Great book. Brilliant storyline and excellent main characters.’

Praise for D. E. White:

"Will have you clambering to the edge of you seat." The Daily Mirror (Glass Dolls).

"Intricate plotting and compelling characters." The Western Mail (Remember Me).

Praise for L. H Brace:

"A joyride of a book, full of feistiness and passion." Reviewer (The Fastest Girl).

Finalist: Best Historical Novel 2024 (Eyelands Award) for SWIM.

Please note for first three books in this series were previously published as The Ruby Baker Mysteries.




Genre: Cozy Mystery

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