A Killing in Cornwall, the third book in my Minnie Harper mystery series, is available to pre-order now!
As the 20th century turns, widowed mother of two Minnie Harper’s life takes a turn as well, of the romantic variety—yet even on holiday, sleuth worthy scandals manage to find her . . .
No sooner have Minnie and her former employer, author Stephen Dorian, finally confessed their feelings for one another than he is off on a literary tour of America. With his return date uncertain, Minnie accepts her Aunt Agatha’s offer to take her and her sister, Delia, to Cornwall for the opening of a luxury hotel.
Minnie is pleased to see Delia excited about something for the first time since the death of her fiancé. Even better, soon after their arrival, Delia meets a local artist with whom it’s clear there’s a spark. But at the hotel Minnie is taken aback to find herself face to face with Mrs. Edith Covington—Stephen’s ex-wife.
Edith is even lovelier than Minnie imagined, yet her irritable new husband seems interested only in playing cards. Minnie can’t help recalling rumors that Edith had accused Stephen of abandonment. She decides not to reveal her connection to him unless absolutely necessary.
The surprises continue when Stephen arrives unexpectedly. Unfortunately, the next morning they learn Mr. Covington has been found dead. Apparently, he took a fall during a nighttime stroll near the rocky cliffs. Edith, however, insists he was murdered—and wants Stephen’s help to prove it.
Praise for Emily’s books :
“Emily Sullivan’s entertaining, immersive start to a historical cozy mystery series is perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn’s Veronica Speedwell books.” —Bookpage
“Clever and charming, A Death on Corfu is an excellent historical mystery. Emily Sullivan has created a fresh heroine sure to appeal to fans of Deanna Raybourn or A.M. Stuart.” —Shelf Awareness
"Enchanting…Sullivan delivers sparkling banter, gentle mystery, and plenty of swoonworthy moments. Historical romance fans will eat this up."—Publishers Weekly, starred review for Duchess Material
“One particular gem of a new voice is Emily Sullivan, whose 19th century tales of romance and intrigue are designed to keep a reader on the edge of their seat….The Rebel and The Rake will steal readers' hearts before they even realize it's gone, entangling them in the storytelling with much the same stealth as Rafe's investigations.”—Entertainment Weekly
"After wowing readers with her superb debut, rising historical romance star Sullivan returns with another entrancing addition to her League of Scoundrels series that brilliantly showcases her mastery of deep characterization as well as her gift for crafting a wit-infused plot that effectively threads the needle between desire and danger without dropping a single stitch.”—Booklist, Starred Review
"Danger and desire intertwine in this tale of deception and injustice, an engrossing read that follows two characters who deserve their happily ever after." —Bookpage