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Oh, dear! I’ve let this site get terribly out of date. I do have some excuse, though. In June of this year, 2026, I went to the ER with extremely high blood pressure and ended up spending nearly a week in the hospital, emerging with a pacemaker and almost no physical energy.
Meanwhile, the new Dorothy Martin book (see below) featuring neighbor Jane’s stroke and Dorothy’s resulting treasure hunt was published under the title A Thief’s Folly, and I finished the next one, titled Murder by Mail. (At least that’s my title; the publisher may change it.) It involves a series of anonymous letters, at first innocuous, later nasty, and finally murderous. Of course Dorothy and Alan track down the evil-doer.
I haven’t regained my energy, but I’m starting physical therapy in the hopes that I’ll soon be up and doing again. Thank goodness my brain and my fingers still work, so I can write! I’ll begin the next book as soon as I get a contract, but I don’t yet know if my publisher wants another Dorothy or an Oak Park. Stay tuned.
A Thief's Folly - new Dorothy Martin mystery!
Dorothy Martin is enjoying a conversation in the garden with her neighbour and best friend, Jane Langland, one perfect June afternoon, when Jane suddenly has a stroke.
Dorothy is devastated when she visits her friend in hospital and discovers that she’s unable to speak yet desperate to tell her something, and is soon convinced there’s something valuable hidden in Jane’s house. But what is it? A thief targeting the house suggests they’ve found it first . . .
After identifying Jane’s treasured—and sadly stolen—item, Dorothy is determined to track it down, even if that means embarking on a trip overseas. One thing’s for sure – in taking on Dorothy Martin, this thief has made a huge mistake!
This twisty, absorbing mystery featuring an Anglophile sleuth is perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin. “One of the warmest and most down-to-earth mysteries in a charming, popular series.” Kirkus Review
I like to call my books "cheerful mysteries." For despite all signs to the contrary, I continue to believe the world is a good place and most of her people are trying to do their best. So my books reflect that philosophy and I hope this site does, too.
Winner of the Agatha Award for Best First Novel (1995)
“Fans of the English cozy will put the kettle on, snuggle under a lap rug, and sigh contentedly...” - Kirkus Reviews