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Trouble in the Alps

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'Another genteel but compelling murder mystery in a glorious setting that deserves a huge readership' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A devastating accident

An isolated hotel

A murdered guest…

When Miss Atalanta Ashford learns that her dear friend Raoul Lemont has had a serious accident, she rushes to his remote hotel in the Alps only to discover he has no memory of her – or his life before.

Atalanta is determined to stay undercover while she helps Raoul recover. But when another resident is found dead, she is pulled into the hotel’s dark secrets. Can she untangle the web in time for them to escape the snowy mountains with their lives?

Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent…

  • Book 1: Mystery in Provence
  • Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini
  • Book 3: A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany
  • Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg
  • Book 5: Death on the Rhine
  • Book 6: Trouble in the Alps
  • Book 7: Peril in Positano

Readers love Trouble in the Alps:

'It was an absolute joy to be back in Atalanta’s company. If you like your Golden Age mysteries with a spot of travel, you should definitely add this entire series to your TBR' ⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The writing is gorgeous and infectious … I look forward to Atalanta's next journey!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I love this series. It kept me guessing right until the very end. I can't wait for the next installment! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Such a suspenseful ride. I couldn’t believe how much I was on the edge of my seat!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a series which allows me to enjoy the delights of travel from my armchair…For me, an easy five stars'

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A unique story and I enjoyed how good the characters were'

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Atalanta was a really interesting and smart character…The time period and place were perfect'

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⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delightful mix of intrigue, romantic angst, looking back, wishing things had been different, finding oneself…And, I didn't even mention that murder is involved'

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⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A terrific series, filled with human emotion and interesting crimes to solve'

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⭐⭐⭐⭐'Plenty of twists and turns with so many suspects that I wasn't sure who the guilty person was right until the end'

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⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A delightful blend of historical intrigue, picturesque European settings, and a fiercely independent protagonist'

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⭐⭐⭐⭐'I couldn’t wait to find out the villain…There were twists & turns & I was kept guessing until all was revealed'

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⭐⭐⭐⭐'Family secrets, lies and a good old fashioned murder mystery'

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⭐⭐⭐⭐'What I love about this series are the glamorous settings and interesting people…This story really has you wondering who the murderer is and there are plenty of red herrings to confuse you'

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