Dotty travels to the historic market town of Stamford, and the annual Christmas market at a local country house. But wherever Dotty goes, there's always murder and mystery.
Victoria Tait Books
Drawing on eight years of life in rural Kenya, this author transports readers to a world of curiosity, community, and conspiracy. Her work brings to life the beauty of the Kenyan landscape, the magic of its wildlife, and the warmth of its people. Through her novella, she introduces a mystery series set in Kenya, exploring intrigue and secrets amidst captivating surroundings. Her writings invite readers to explore compelling narratives rooted in the heart of Africa.
A sparkling Christmas light display ends in a deadly shock when a body is discovered beneath the twinkling decorations. Can an injured community cop illuminate the truth before the celebratory lights blow a festive fuse?On medical leave, Sergeant Keya Varma channels her dedication and passion into creating mince pies and seasonal delights for her buzzing café. But her holiday cheer is challenged when a Christmas lights enthusiast is found dead amidst his dazzling display.With the police station in turmoil, this dedicated detective puts aside her medical leave to untangle the mysterious death. But when another tragedy strikes, the stakes rise like the star on a Christmas tree. Are these incidents merely accidents, or is there more beneath the tinsel?As her café bustles with joyful chatter and her feelings for the charming crime scene technician deepen, can Keya solve the case before the church bells ring on Christmas morning?Enjoy the warmth of the season as Keya Varma serves up delectable holiday treats at her Waterwheel Café while bringing peace to the picturesque Cotswolds. If you love clever sleuths, a vibrant cast of characters, and a sprinkle of romance, you'll be captivated by Victoria Tait’s enchanting Christmas mystery.Indulge in a festive whodunit and grab your copy of Hot Chocolate and A Festive Fatality today!
A spooky spectacle turns deadly when a singer’s voice is silenced forever. Does an amateur sleuth have the ghost of a chance to unmask the killer before the jack-o'-lantern’s candle is snuffed out?Emerging antiques expert, Dotty Sayers, is excited about traveling to Ireland for a prestigious auction. Alongside her friend, Sergeant Keya Varma, Dotty revels in Dublin’s iconic sights and finds herself spellbound by haunting melodies at the Bram Stoker Festival. But a Halloween parade turns tragic when a musician’s last melody leads to his final breath. With the police operating a skeleton crew, Keya expresses grave concerns while Dotty carves up excitement at the auction, bidding for a pumpkin full of Irish treasures. But when one of their friends ends up behind bars and another confesses to the crime, this duo of detectives realises the witching hour is near. Can Dotty piece the eerie puzzle together and unveil the villain before the plot thickens like a witch’s potion?Join Dotty and her friends in Dublin for the latest instalment of the Dotty Sayers Antique Mystery series. If a cauldron of quirky characters, bewitching puzzles, and enchanting Irish folklore is what you crave, then Victoria Tait’s spellbinding narrative will keep you captivated until the final page.
A victim who dies twice. A web of deceit. With the help of her friends, can an amateur sleuth crack the case, or will she pay the ultimate price?Trainee antique expert, Dotty Sayers, knows she’s in trouble when a dead body disappears. She’s relieved to hear the victim is alive, but her confusion turns to alarm when she finds him dead, again.It’s all smoke and mirrors as evidence mounts against this amateur detective, and convinced she’s deceived them, her police associates turn their backs on her. With only her close friends believing she’s innocent, she’s determined to clear her name.Can Dotty uncover the truth before she’s stabbed in the back?Priceless Betrayal is the sixth book in the captivating Dotty Sayers Antique Mystery series. If you like puzzling mysteries, engaging characters and the quintessential English countryside, you’ll be enraptured by this page-turning whodunit.Buy Priceless Revenge today and blow the whistle on this crime.
With her sister’s nuptials nearing, Sergeant Keya Varma plans to dazzle in a drop-dead gorgeous outfit. But when the venue double books and cancels the ceremony, her sibling wonders if she’ll ever tie the knot. Taking the plunge to plead for help, they visit the other bride, dismayed to find she’s just disappeared.Desperate to track down the wife-to-be, Keya identifies sinister suspects all with a hand in the marriage. As her enquires continues, she questions whether it’s really a shotgun wedding rather than a match made in heaven.Can Keya untangle the mystery in time to give her sister the Big Day of her dreams?In the Waterwheel Café cozy mystery series, Keya Varma juggles jobs as a community enforcement officer and local café owner. If you like intriguing mysteries, entertaining twists and colourful characters, you’ll love Victoria Tait’s page-turning tale.Say ‘I Do’ and buy Darjeeling and A Deadly Disappearance today!
Dotty Sayers and her cat, Earl Grey, are anxious about visiting her parents in Edinburgh, Scotland. When Dotty and her father accept a stranger’s VIP tickets to a Fringe Festival play, they discover more than the best seats in the house. On stage for the first act, Dotty hears a shot in the dark and presumes it’s part of the script. So she’s shocked when a spotlight illuminates a controversial politician’s dead body.Befriended by a local police officer, Dotty is drawn into the investigation. But her enthusiasm turns to alarm when her father is unexpectedly arrested. Can Dotty prove his innocence before the real culprit exits stage left?If you enjoy cultural settings, engaging mysteries and quirky characters, you’ll love Victoria Tait’s captivating series.Even when a player dies on stage, the show must go on. Search behind the scenes with Dotty and buy Deadly Performance today!
A British Cozy Murder Mystery with a Female Amateur SleuthAn antique fair. A dead stallholder. Can an amateur sleuth both bag a bargain and identify a killer? Trainee antique expert, Dotty Sayers, is feeling vulnerable after being framed for art trafficking by a trusted friend. She welcomes the distraction of visiting a vintage sale but is alarmed when an exhibitor is found dead. The police’s resources are stretched when a valuable antiquity is stolen at the same event. As Dotty conducts her own enquiries, this amateur detective can’t help thinking there is more at stake than one man’s death.Can Dotty scratch off the varnish and expose the truth?Antique Tragedy is the fifth book in the engaging Dotty Sayers Antique Mystery series. If you like puzzling mysteries, real-life characters and a charming British setting then you’ll be enthralled by Victoria Tait’s page-turning whodunit.Buy Antique Tragedy and discover a rare treasure today.
Talented antiques enthusiast, Dotty Sayers, is thrilled to be organising a Christmas display at a Yorkshire country house. She enjoys decking the halls, but the season is far from jolly when the chief guide is found dead, her body as cold as ice.When cops dismiss the death, Dotty turns to her prickly American colleague, only to learn he has his own secrets to solve. But when he disappears, this amateur detective fears the festive charades have become far deadlier.Can Dotty string together the clues and bring to light the killer?This new instalment of the Dotty Sayers Antique Mystery series is a Christmas country house murder mystery. If you enjoy entertaining characters, perplexing puzzles, and charming English settings, you’ll love Victoria Tait’s page-turning tale.Enjoy Christmas cheer with Dotty, and buy Holly, Baubles and Murder today!
"An antiques TV show. A dead celebrity expert. Can a shy amateur sleuth step into the lime-light and expose a murderer? Dotty Sayers is enjoying her job in a Cotswold auction house. When she's offered a place on an antiques TV show, she nervously agrees to a makeover and is surprised by the admiring glances she receives. But working at an historic country hotel, she realises the show can't go on when, at the bottom of the circular staircase, one of the experts is found dead. Dotty can't help wondering if the death was accidental or if someone else was involved. She promises to stay in the background and leave the investigation to the police, but this amateur detective can't help uncovering clues. When she returns from viewing a priceless sculpture, and finds her British blue cat missing, she knows she'll struggle to keep the show on the road. Can Dotty emerge from behind the scenes and identify the killer?" -- Cover, p. [4].
