The Corfe Castle Murders (Dorset Crime Book 1)

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The Normans were still building timber structures but Corfe Castle was constructed using stone walls, reaffirming its importance and dominating the landscape of the defeated English. Beside them, in what is now the west bailey, William built a stone hall, the remains of which are the oldest surviving part of the castle. We think he employed local masons, as the herringbone construction style is distinctively Saxon. Corfe was strategically important to William and his successors because it defended their links with the Norman heartlands across the Channel. Constructed for a King Lesley is a complex character who has a lot going on in her life. I feel that there is more to her than meets the eye and I hope this is further explored as the book series progresses. Investigations soon indicate that the law firm may have links with the local mafia. Further investigations indicate that Lesley’s girlfriend Elsa was the legal representative in the many cases handled by the organization.

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Detective Lesley Clarke has just moved from Birmingham to Dorset for six months. She needs time away after two big cases and an injury deeply impacted her life. The day before she is due to begin, there is a murder and Lesley finds herself thrown straight into a case and the mystery of the man who came before her. The Corfe Castle Murders is a compelling, character-driven mystery perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, LJ Ross and Elly Griffiths.Her introduction at the crime scene didn't go as smoothly as is should have. She and her new team members are sure to butt heads .. leaving her superiors wondering if she's going to fit in. Murder in the Bookshop– a charity story written for the Little Shop of Murders anthology. This comes before the series itself but you don’t have to read it to know what’s going on. It raises money for children’s charities. Siding with the Cavaliers against the Roundheads was to turn out into a fateful decision for the castle. Deadly Christmas – not part of the Freya series (it’s a Zoe book) but this is where she first appears. The castle is known for many reasons, during medieval times it was used by King John to keep the crown jewels in.

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Unlike her brother, Eleanor was treated well by John. She had two Scottish princesses as companions, and the royal ladies lived in some style. Eleanor received presents of saddles and reins, a sign that she must've been allowed some freedom, even as a prisoner. The books take place around Loch Lomond and Glasgow and the first instalment will be released in the summer of 2022.

The Corfe Castle Murders Meet DCI Lesley Clarke. She’s a straight-talking city copper who doesn’t suffer fools gladly… and she’s been transferred to rural Dorset.