Throughout her distinguished career, Ann Granger has penned an array of hugely entertaining and gripping short stories. To mark her thirtieth anniversary as a crime writer, eighteen of these compelling mysteries have been brought together to delight and enthral crime fans everywhere. From a nosy neighbour who trusts no one to a jealous nephew protecting his inheritance, and from a ghostly apparition on a cruise ship to an Oxford undergraduate who cannot escape his past, Ann's short stories transport readers from the Highlands of Scotland to the rugged coast of Cornwall and from the Victorian era to the present day. In each story there is an intriguing mystery to captivate the most avid crime fan, making this a collection to treasure.
A lady should avoid murder -- A rare fino -- A trick of the light -- Chilli, fireworks and a little murder -- Poor Connie -- Blind date -- A step into danger -- The watcher -- Murder on the menu -- One bad turn -- Troubles go in threes -- The spirit of the hearth -- The truth about love -- Strange dreams -- A question of trust -- Rhubarb pie -- Time tracks -- Auntie, are you there?
