Cornwall 1845. What caused the death of a tattooed stranger found on Morwenstow beach clutching a key? Is he a victim of deliberate wrecking, lured by false lights? Or are tales of savage mermaids true?
Katherine Stansfield Books
Katherine Stansfield crafts compelling narratives that blend historical settings with elements of folklore and mystery. Her distinctive crime series, rooted in Cornish history, features an unconventional detective duo who unravel crimes inspired by real events and local legends. This unique approach creates a captivating reading experience, often likened to a blend of Sherlock Holmes, The X-Files, and Daphne du Maurier. As part of the writing partnership DK Fields, she further explores imaginative realms, co-authoring political fantasy novels.
Falling Creatures
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Cornwall, 1844. On a lonely moorland farm not far from Jamaica Inn, farmhand Shilly finds love in the arms of Charlotte Dymond. When she's found on the moor with her throat cut, Shilly is determined to find out who is responsible, and so is the stranger calling himself Mr Williams who asks for Shilly's help.
The Magpie Tree
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Jamaica Inn, 1844: the talk is of witches. A boy has vanished in the woods of Trethevy on the North Cornish coast, and a reward is offered for his return. Shilly has had enough of such dark doings, but her new companion, the woman who calls herself Anna Drake, insists they investigate.