Hamilton Crane Books

Set against the backdrop of the harvest moon, the story revolves around the lively Cockney hop-pickers who flock to the countryside near Plummergen. Amidst this vibrant scene is Miss Emily Seeton, an artist with a knack for solving mysteries, who finds herself entangled in the events that unfold in her village. The narrative blends charm and intrigue, showcasing the unique dynamics of rural life and the colorful characters that inhabit it.

From her discovery of an aristocratic infant abandoned in a telephone booth, to dark doings in the banks and braes, it's a rollercoaster ride for Miss Seeton in this adventure with a tartan touch. Serene amidst all kinds of skulduggery, this eccentric spinster steps in where Scotland Yard stumbles, armed with only her sketchpad and umbrella!

The story revolves around a clever plan to catch an art thief using a painting provided by the talented Miss Seeton for Scotland Yard. However, when a second thief emerges at a prestigious English estate, Miss Seeton goes undercover to investigate the unfolding mystery. As she navigates the art world and the complexities of the thefts, her unique skills and insights are put to the test in this intriguing tale of deception and detection.

Customs & Excise are tracking a gang of cigar-smugglers who operate on the quiet Kent coast near Plummergen, home to retired art teacher Miss Emily Seeton. Their attempt at a midnight ambush goes wrong, and a man is found dead.

Faced with bombs, sabotage and murder, Miss Seeton must summon all her courage - it is after all her nature to Keep Calm and Carry On! The acclaimed prequel to the classic series of humorous mysteries.

Miss Seeton's rather unusual drawings for the Best Kept Village Competition may hold vital clues to a recent series of fires. At least, that's what Scotland Yard believes. And when two corpses turn up-and someone sets Miss Seeton's cottage ablaze-the whole town is burning with curiosity. Will Miss Seeton clear the air of smoke-filled suspicion?

In a flurry of confusion, Miss Seeton is accused of being a thief's accomplice. She's cleared of any wrongdoing at the police station and discovers the Yard's latest baffling case is cocaine smuggling. Armed with an unerring eye for detail, Miss Seeton uncovers the ring of drug dealers--in her own village.

A brilliant, far-reaching collection of stories from Washington Irving to John Updike. The Classic Stories Edgar Allan Poe’s Ms. Found in a Bottle Bret Harte’s The Outcasts of Poker Flat Sherwood Anderson’s Death in the Woods Stephen Vincent Benét’s By the Waters of Babylon The Great Writers Melville James Dreiser Faulkner Hemingway Steinbeck McCullers The Little-Known Masterpieces Edith Wharton’s The Dilettante Finley Peter Dunne’s Mr. Dooley on the Popularity of Fireman Charles M. Flandrau’s A Dead Issue James Reid Parker’s The Archimandrite’s Niece

A sketch she makes at a cricket match reveals to Miss Seeton vital clues to a series of burglaries that has upset the town of Plummergen

Set against the backdrop of a festive pantomime production in a quaint English village, the story revolves around Lady Colveden's hilarious rendition of Cinderella. Miss Emily Seeton, excited about her involvement, takes on the role of set designer, leading to a series of delightful events. The narrative captures the charm of community spirit and the joy of the holiday season, blending humor with the warmth of village life.