Falling leaves, sweet jams, and a taste of murder
In the charming tourist town of Mulbury, Rosemary Exeter thought the most excitement she’d face was deciding between quince jelly and lemon marmalade for her shop’s window display. But when a first-aid training session takes a deadly turn, the autumnal peace is shattered.
Two rival groups descend upon the town like vultures, each with supernatural intent. Meanwhile, local businessman Robert Sparkling finds himself caught in a vicious family feud with his brother William—a battle over their late father’s will that’s turning brother against brother. And something’s up with Rakisha whose earthly connectiveness has abandoned her in the face of meeting someone from her past.
As Rosemary delves deeper into the mystery, armed with nothing but her keen wit and an uncanny ability to read people like jam labels, she discovers the supernatural investigators know much more about the delusional widow than anyone first realized. The truth is far more sinister than any ghostly story.
In a town where secrets simmer beneath the surface, Rosemary must untangle a web connecting ghost hunters, inheritance disputes, and murder. Even with her eclectic friends on her side, she’ll need every ounce of cunning to catch the killer and save Mulbury.
Can Rosemary preserve more than just fruit in jars?
A Puzzling Pickle: #5 Mulbury Mystery (cozy mystery series)
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Who is that floating in the dam?
Meet Rosemary Exeter, the not-so-typical owner of The Preserved Mulbury, where jams and pickles are her specialty, and solving murders is just a quirky side hobby. When a body is found in Justin Gentleman’s farm dam, Rosemary’s quiet life in the tourist town of Mulbury takes an unexpected turn.
The Jaunty Jalopers, a group of ex-work colleagues, are notorious for their wild treasure hunts every five years. But this time, the treasure they find is a lot more…murderous. As Rosemary juggles between running her shop and playing amateur detective, she uncovers a tangled mess of secrets and scandals that would make even the juiciest pickle blush.
With her trusty jar of preserves in her hand and Sunny by her side, Rosemary dives headfirst into the absurd world of small-town intrigue. But with a suspiciously large man named Kerry lurking in the shadows, and the antics of Mulbury’s quirky residents complicating matters, Rosemary’s adventure takes on a whole new level of complication.
Join Rosemary Exeter and her feline sidekick on a journey through the twists and turns of this cozy mystery, where secrets, betrayal, and unexpected alliances are served up with a side of intrigue. Who knew that solving murder could be so…preserving?
A Jaunty Jam: #4 Mulbury Mystery (cozy mystery series)
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Who wants the matriarch dead?
Spring has sprung in Mulbury, and the Gala is in full swing. Rosemary Exeter’s pickles and marmalades are flying off the shelves at her stall, alongside Mrs. Lionel’s green cleaning products and Jasper Lu’s second-hand books. But the festive atmosphere is shattered by screams from across the road. Rushing over, Rosemary finds Mrs. Caroline King, the formidable matriarch of a cattle empire, tipped out of her wheelchair and gasping for breath on the gravel of Goldmarket Square.
What caused Mrs. King’s dramatic distress is anyone’s guess, as the tight-lipped matriarch isn’t spilling any secrets. Adding to the chaos, Honey Blossom is on the brink of motherhood, Rakisha’s ethereal sister is being even weirder than usual, and Jasper is nursing hurt feelings after not being believed. Rosemary’s life is overflowing with conflict, curses, and contention—plus, a cat who would much prefer fewer humans in the house.
Join Rosemary as she juggles a town full of quirky characters, untangles a web of secrets, and deals with her ever-disgruntled cat. It’s another delightful dive into the charmingly chaotic world of Mulbury.
A Tricky Treat: #3 Mulbury Mystery (cozy mystery series)
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There’s been another mishap in Mulbury
Winter in Mulbury and frost hardens the ground. The tourists still flock to the little town to buy jams and pickles, second-hand books and upcycled clothing, but they’re clad in woollen coats and hats. Rosemary Exeter keeps warm making marmalade in her kitchen, surrounded by baskets of lemons, much to tabby cat Sunny’s disgust.
When Jasper Lu uncovers a skeleton in his back yard, the town suddenly becomes much busier. The police arrive, followed closely by Adelia Lochard the filmmaker and Rosemary’s son-in-law, Ronnie the private investigator. Then come people Rosemary has never seen before: a handsome man in a worn leather jacket, a loud and happy family of mudlarkers, and two women claiming to be the daughters of an old resident. In all this, the skeleton remains a mystery until more than bones are dug up from Mulbury’s past.
A small-town cozy mystery with curious characters and a disgruntled cat.
A Pretty Pickle: #2 Mulbury Mystery (cozy mystery series)
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Welcome to Mulbury,
where the bodies are piling up.
Rosemary Exeter knows quite a few things about jams and pickles. She’s learning quite a few things about murder, too.
The little Australian tourist town of Mulbury is usually a quiet place where visitors can eat Franco’s pies in the Square, drink Rakisha’s earth-friendly legume coffee, and browse the range of books at Jasper’s Read Mulbury. Add a dead body under The Exceptional Tree, a skeleton in the backyard, and other nasty surprises, and Mulbury heats up.
Visit Mulbury and see what awaits you.
A Sticky Situation: #1 Mulbury Mystery (cozy mystery series)
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What if Santa came to town and then promptly dropped dead?
Rosemary Exeter has a couple of mysteries on her mind. Who is the Kris Kringle leaving presents hanging from everyone’s door handles and, more gravely, who overcooked the fire brigade’s fund-raising Santa? With the team of fire-fighting volunteers stuck in Mulbury until their truck is fixed, and almost certainly one of them a murderer, Rosemary hides the one clue she has while searching for others.
Clandestine gifts, a surprise Santa costume and a plethora of puddings. Christmas has never been so mysterious.
A Mulbury Mystery Christmas novella with punch… and brandy sauce.
One Christmas Pickle: Mulbury Mystery novella (cozy mystery series)
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What if there were more than presents in Santa’s stocking?
A rainy Australian Christmas time in Mulbury, but that won’t deter the Cracker Christmas Kid’s Charity Run. When a mob of motorcyclists roar into town with panniers full of donated presents, the last thing they want to discover is a pair of bodies in the Christmas sacks.
Who’d want to kill Ted and Ned? Rosemary Exeter aims to find out.
A quirky Christmas cosy crime small-town saga with punch…and shortbread!
Two Christmas Pickles: Mulbury Mystery novella (cozy mystery series)
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