Mina Scarletti Books
The first in a thrilling Victorian mystery series, with a feisty female lead! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Antonia Hodgson... Those grieving for their lost loved ones are desperate to communicate with the dead once more. But are they falling prey to unscrupulous fortune hunters? Brighton, 1871 Psychics and mediums have become all the rage in fashionable Brighton. But can they really communicate with the dead? Mina Scarletti , a local authoress, is sceptical. But when her recently widowed mother insists on hosting a séance, she agrees to take part. Miss Eustace certainly seems convincing, and there is no doubt that she has amassed plenty of loyal followers, but why are the meetings always held in the dark? And why is her address kept a secret? Plagued with doubts and concerned that her mother and her vulnerable friends may be falling prey to conmen and tricksters , Mina decides to investigate. Under the ploy of wishing to communicate with her dead father’s – Mr Scarletti’s – ghost, she leaves no stone unturned in her quest for the truth. Is Mina right to doubt the spiritualists? Can she convince her mother she is being duped by a fraudster? Or will Mr Scarletti’s Ghost return from the grave…? MR SCARLETTI’S GHOST is the first cosy mystery in Linda Stratmann’s intriguing historical series, the Mina Scarletti investigations, a traditional British detective series with a feisty woman sleuth set in Victorian Brighton. 'I love Linda Stratmann’s writing. Her descriptions of Brighton are so sharp and vivid you can smell and taste the city on every page.' – Peter James, author of Dead Like You ‘Linda Stratmann has provided an indomitable heroine in Mina Scarletti’ – Promoting Crime Blog ‘The novel is perfect for those who enjoy a Victorian atmosphere […] it is thoughtful, well-characterised and thought-provoking’ – Historical Novel Society ‘Linda Stratmann is happily feeding the unquenchable thirst for Victorian crime fiction’ – Crime Fiction Lover THE MINA SCARLETTI MYSTERY SERIES: BOOK ONE: Mr Scarletti’s Ghost BOOK TWO: The Royal Ghost BOOK THREE: An Unquiet Ghost BOOK FOUR: The Ghost of Hollow House BOOK FIVE: His Father's Ghost BOOK SIX: The Cyanide Ghost
Brighton, 1871: a book by two respectable spinsters claiming to have seen the ghost of the Prince Regent in Brighton Pavilion shocks the town and attracts the attention of spiritualist Arthur Wallace Hope. Young Mina Scarletti, a writer of horror stories and investigator of psychic phenomena, suspects fraud. As the summer heat rises and hearts flutter dangerously, Mina and her associates delve into the mystery and, in doing so, they soon discover that nothing is as it seems.
Mina Scarletti returns in her most thrilling mystery yet! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Antonia Hodgson... A family is being torn apart by rumours of a murderer in their midst. Can Mina solve the mystery and lay the ghosts to rest? Brighton, 1871 Mina Scarletti is becoming well known for unmasking fraudulent psychics . So it is no surprise to her when a young couple write to her seeking her advice. George Fernwood and Mary Clifton, betrothed distant cousins, have a family secret that is preventing them from getting married. Twenty years ago, their alcoholic grandfather died in his bed and since then rumours have been circulating that someone in the family murdered him . Desperate to find out the truth, they have decided to seek out a medium to communicate with their grandfather, and they want Mina to help them find one who is genuine. Though she is not a believer in ghosts, Mina is intrigued by the family mystery and decides to help them in any way she can. Could one of the new mediums advertising in Brighton really be genuine? Will they help George and Mary find the answers they are looking for? Or will this Unquiet Ghost ruin the chance of happiness for future generations…? AN UNQUIET GHOST is the third cosy mystery in Linda Stratmann’s intriguing historical series, the Mina Scarletti Mysteries, a traditional British detective series with a feisty woman sleuth set in Victorian Brighton. 'I love Linda Stratmann’s writing . Her descriptions of Brighton are so sharp and vivid you can smell and taste the city on every page.' – Peter James, author of Dead Like You ‘Linda Stratmann has provided an indomitable heroine in Mina Scarletti’ – Promoting Crime Blog ‘The novel is perfect for those who enjoy a Victorian atmosphere […] it is thoughtful, well-characterised and thought-provoking’ – Historical Novel Society ‘Linda Stratmann is happily feeding the unquenchable thirst for Victorian crime fiction’ – Crime Fiction Lover THE MINA SCARLETTI MYSTERY SERIES: BOOK ONE: Mr Scarletti’s Ghost BOOK TWO: The Royal Ghost BOOK THREE: An Unquiet Ghost BOOK FOUR: The Ghost of Hollow House BOOK FIVE: His Father's Ghost BOOK SIX: The Cyanide Ghost
Mina Scarletti returns in her most thrilling mystery yet! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Antonia Hodgson… A peaceful country retreat has become the scene of relentless terror… Sussex, 1872 Mina Scarletti is invited to ancient Hollow House to investigate reports of ghostly occurrences. The current occupants – newlyweds Mr Honeyacre and his wife, Kitty – have been plagued by unexplained noises and strange visions since moving into the property. And now most of their servants refuse to stay at the house after dark for fear of encountering the ghostly presence of ‘the woman in white’. A determined sceptic, Mina’s main concern is for Kitty, whose health appears to be dramatically sinking under the strain of all that is going on. With the help of her trusted adviser, Dr Hamid, and her lively friend, Nell, Mina must get to the heart of the mystery. Have the maids merely been frightening themselves with tales of the macabre? Is there a rational explanation for what is being reported? Or will Mina be forced to admit to the presence of a ghost in Hollow House? THE GHOST OF HOLLOW HOUSE is the fourth cosy mystery in Linda Stratmann’s intriguing historical series, the Mina Scarletti investigations, a traditional British detective series with a feisty woman sleuth set in Victorian Brighton. ‘This is a wonderful mystery novel full of twists, turns, and a spine-tingling sense of creeping dread. I loved every page of it and couldn’t put it down’ – Robert Thorogood, creator of Death in Paradise ‘Linda Stratmann has provided an indomitable heroine in Mina Scarletti’ – Promoting Crime Blog ‘Linda Stratmann is happily feeding the unquenchable thirst for Victorian crime fiction’ – Crime Fiction Lover THE MINA SCARLETTI MYSTERY SERIES: Book One: Mr Scarletti’s Ghost Book Two: The Royal Ghost Book Three: An Unquiet Ghost Book Four: The Ghost of Hollow House Book Five: His Father's Ghost BOOK SIX: The Cyanide Ghost
Join Mina Scarletti in another chilling ghostly mystery! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Antonia Hodgson… Can Mina solve one of her most complicated cases from the confines of her room…? Brighton, 1872 Mina Scarletti has caught a nasty illness and is under strict instructions from her good friend, Dr Hamid, not to leave her bed. But Mina’s lively mind cannot be entertained for long by pretty poems and dry sermons. So when she catches wind of a local mystery, she is determined to find a way to get involved. A Mrs Vardy has written to her, begging for help for her ailing son, who says he is visited by his father’s ghost. Mina finds out there are rumours claiming the boy’s father may have faked his own death seven years ago. But if that is true, then where has the man been all this time? And what is causing the boy’s disturbing visions? Mina is determined to find a way to unravel the mystery without breaking her doctor’s orders… HIS FATHER’S GHOST is the fifth cosy mystery in Linda Stratmann’s intriguing historical series, the Mina Scarletti investigations, a traditional British detective series with a feisty woman sleuth set in Victorian Brighton. 'offers an engaging brand of "armchair detection" as Mina Scarletti, confined to her sick bed, investigates the puzzle of a vanishing vintner in a well-evoked Victorian Brighton’ - Martin Edwards, winner of the CWA Diamond Dagger Award 'an excellent addition to an extremely good series . A very enjoyable book, which I thoroughly recommend' – Promoting Crime Blog 'an intriguing story with an interesting plot, immaculate period detail , and above all an engaging protagonist who demonstrates that a skilful detective does not need physical prowess if they have intelligence and determination. This is an excellent addition to an extremely good series. A very enjoyable book , which I thoroughly recommend.' – Carol Westron for Mystery People ‘Linda Stratmann is happily feeding the unquenchable thirst for Victorian crime fiction’ – Crime Fiction Lover THE MINA SCARLETTI MYSTERY SERIES: Book One: Mr Scarletti’s Ghost Book Two: The Royal Ghost Book Three: An Unquiet Ghost Book Four: The Ghost of Hollow House Book Five: His Father’s Ghost Book Six: The Cyanide Ghost
More puzzling apparitions mystify Mina Scarletti in her next investigation! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Antonia Hodgson… Someone from Mina’s past has returned to plague her… Brighton, 1872 . Mina Scarletti is helping prepare for her brother Edward’s imminent wedding when she finds out Mr Beckler – a man who previously courted her under false pretences – is once more on the scene. Mr Beckler claims to be able to capture spirits when taking photographs, and with her brother Richard now working for him, Mina is curious to see his pictures for herself. She is shocked when the ghost of her father does indeed seem to appear in a photo taken of her family, yet certain it must be a fraud. Mina soon realises that Beckler is targeting the families of the deceased whose spirits appear in his photographs, many of whom have died in mysterious circumstances. And before long, Beckler’s claims attract her worst enemy back to Brighton… Is Mr Beckler genuine in his claims to be able to photograph the dead? What connects the families he is targeting? And is he determined once again to try and ruin Mina’s reputation…? THE CYANIDE GHOST is the sixth cosy mystery in Linda Stratmann’s intriguing historical series, the Mina Scarletti investigations, a traditional British detective series with a feisty woman sleuth set in Victorian Brighton. ‘Stratmann delivers another entertaining and well-researched slice of Victorian historical intrigue, complete with a singular heroine who refuses to take anything at face value’ – Vaseem Khan ‘Linda Stratmann has provided an indomitable heroine in Mina Scarletti’ – Promoting Crime Blog ‘Linda Stratmann is happily feeding the unquenchable thirst for Victorian crime fiction’ – Crime Fiction Lover THE MINA SCARLETTI MYSTERY SERIES: Book One: Mr Scarletti’s Ghost Book Two: The Royal Ghost Book Three: An Unquiet Ghost Book Four: The Ghost of Hollow House Book Five: His Father’s Ghost Book Six: The Cyanide Ghost