Veronica Heley is the author of over fifty books, spanning crime fiction, historical novels, and children's titles. She is currently engaged with the Ellie Quicke series of crime stories and a variety of other projects. As a full-time writer, her primary focus is on crafting compelling narratives. She draws on her extensive experience to create engaging stories for a wide range of readers.
Bea Abbot's summer plans go awry when her ward Bernice's schoolfriend finds herself in trouble. Evelina Trescott's uncle died in a mysterious accident, and Evelina arrives on Bea's doorstep heavily drugged up on epilepsy medication and unable to remember finding her uncle's body. Is she really a hapless victim, or is Bea harbouring a wily criminal?
Wealthy Marcia Tredgold and her daughter, Charlotte, want Bea Abbot to find them new staff to replace those who have left under a cloud. Bea discovers that all those dismissed were close to Marcia Tredgold, and senses that something is not right. Were they framed, and if so by whom - and why?
Bea Abbot's husband and talented artist, Piers, is in a state. His morning visit to actress and 'national treasure' Karina's Belgravia home has ended in chaos as Karina appears to have been robbed. When some of the missing items are found in Piers' pockets, Bea is dragged into the melee. But as she investigates, events take a chilling turn .
Ellie Quick's husband Thomas is suspicious when he receives not one but five letters advising him that he has been bequeathed money by five different people in their wills. Sensing something isn't right, Ellie investigates. But she is about to uncover some disturbing truths - and in doing so, find herself in great danger...
Murder is no joke, as Ellie Quicke is only too aware in this absorbing and entertaining mystery.Ellie Quicke is shocked when her daughter, Diana, turns up at her door with a suitcase in tow. Bunny Brewster has died of an overdose, and Diana’s husband, Evan, is convinced that she is responsible for his friend’s death. It seems that Diana and four other neglected, bored wives of Evan’s friends recently joked about ways to kill their husbands. Diana’s suggested method of murder involved muddling up pills – could this be how Bunny died, or was it just a tragic accident?All five women are soon causing havoc at Ellie’s house, but a further distressing development confirms Ellie’s instinct that there’s more to this than meets the eye. With the safety of her nearest and dearest at risk, can Ellie work out who is responsible, and why?
An Ellie Quicke Mystery - Ellie Quicke is still inclined to act hastily, despite husband Thomas’ steadying influence. When she took in a young rape victim, she knew the commitment might become a burden, but she didn’t expect it to become an invitation to further violence. Mia’s best friend Ursula is eager to help, but has a wedding to plan – as does Ellie’s daughter Diana. Both want Ellie to stage their receptions. Can Ellie keep Mia safe? Can she pull off two weddings, when one would be havoc enough? And can she wear the same outfit to both?
A student has fallen to his death from the top of a property Ellie Quicke's charity lets through a reputable local estate agency. Was it an accident or something more sinister? Is the agency being set up to ensure the truth never comes out? As Ellie fights to save her charity's reputation, her troubles are only just beginning . . .
The second in a series of Ellie Quicke Mysteries, Ellie is shocked to hear allegations that the vicar is having an affair with Nora, the church organist. When Nora commits suicide, Ellie begins to decipher clues and strange confrontations, but then realizes that her own life is in danger.
Ellie Quicke finds you can choose your friends but not your family. Poppy's wealthy father hadn't liked the look of the men whom his twin daughters intended to marry, and had set them up in the Magpie fashion boutique to ensure they would be able to support themselves; at the same time ensuring that the girls made a will in one another's favour. The business prospered and expanded until, many years later, skeletons start to come out of the closet. Bodies too...And Ellie's enquiries uncover a hornet's nest of greed and malice combined with tragic secrets.
Ellie's absence abroad is disastrous for her daughter, Diana, when her husband is attacked by intruders and left for dead one night. It falls to Ellie's next-door neighbour, Susan, to reluctantly pick up the pieces and take in Diana's children. But was Evan's death really the result of a burglary gone wrong?