Cromwell's Echo - A Cathryn Harcourt Mystery Short

Joslyn Chase

Summary

A spy from the past. A clue for the ages.
When her niece’s husband becomes involved in a murder with a missing body, Cathryn flies to England to help.
An English tea party, a Historical Society lecture, and a visit to Oliver Cromwell’s House bring her dangerously close to a sinister spy plot.
With a missing key only she can find.
Join Cathryn for a delightfully devious stroll down the cobblestoned streets of Ely in this intriguing puzzle mystery. Fans of Elizabeth Peters, Dorothy Gillman, and Dick Francis will enjoy Cathryn’s audacious spirit.

Available since: 06/12/2023.

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