Hartsford Mysteries Series by Kirsty Ferry

“Another fabulous supernatural read” in which a long-buried mystery is revealed, and two unrequited lovers are bound by its danger (Books and Me).   After her marriage and her life in London fall apart, Elodie Bright returns to Hartsford Hall to spend time with her childhood friend Alex. He’s always been a rock for Elodie, and now that he’s become the Earl of Hartsford, she throws herself into helping him renovate the old house and its grounds... more“Another fabulous supernatural read” in which a long-buried mystery is revealed, and two unrequited lovers are bound by its danger (Books and Me).   After her marriage and her life in London fall apart, Elodie Bright returns to Hartsford Hall to spend time with her childhood friend Alex. He’s always been a rock for Elodie, and now that he’s become the Earl of Hartsford, she throws herself into helping him renovate the old house and its grounds.   After a freak storm damages the Hall chapel and destroys the tomb of Georgiana Kerridge—Alex’s ancestor from the 1700s—Elodie and Alex find a shocking discovery brought to light by the damaged tomb.   Through a series of unusual incidents, they begin to piece together Georgiana’s secret past involving a highwayman, a devastating betrayal, and a forbidden love so strong that it echoes through the ages—and awakens the hidden affections Elodie and Alex have long held for each other. less

Perfect for fans of Susanna Kearsley, Barbara Erskine and Diana Gabaldon. Another gripping atmospheric time-slip from Kirsty Ferry. “The stars are aligning and it’s time again …” Working at the Folk Museum in Hartsford village means that Kate Howard is surrounded by all sorts of unusual vintage items. Of course she has her favourites; particularly the Victorian ice skates with a name – ‘CAT’ – mysteriously painted on the sides... morePerfect for fans of Susanna Kearsley, Barbara Erskine and Diana Gabaldon. Another gripping atmospheric time-slip from Kirsty Ferry. “The stars are aligning and it’s time again …” Working at the Folk Museum in Hartsford village means that Kate Howard is surrounded by all sorts of unusual vintage items. Of course she has her favourites; particularly the Victorian ice skates with a name – ‘CAT’ – mysteriously painted on the sides. But what Kate doesn’t realise is how much she has in common with Catriona Aphrodite Tredegar, the original owner of the skates, or how their lives will become strangely entwined. All Kate knows is that as soon as she bumps into farrier Theo Kent, things start getting weird: there’s the vivid, disconcerting visions and then of course the overwhelming sense that she’s met Theo before … less

Moving between the present day and 1930s England, this compelling, romantic mystery reminds us that the past is never really the past . . .   Aidan Edwards has always been fascinated by the life of his great-great-uncle Robert... moreMoving between the present day and 1930s England, this compelling, romantic mystery reminds us that the past is never really the past . . .   Aidan Edwards has always been fascinated by the life of his great-great-uncle Robert. A trip to Hartsford Hall, and an encounter with Cassie Aldrich, leads him closer to the truth about Robert Edwards, as he unravels the scandalous story of a bright young poet and a beautiful spirited aristocrat in the carefree twilight of the 1930s before the Second World War.   But can Aidan find out what happened to Robert after the war—or will he have to accept that certain parts of his uncle’s life will remain forever shrouded in mystery?  The Hartsford Mysteries series can be read in any order. less

A fabulous new Christmas story for 2018 from Kirsty Ferry. When midwinter magic brings you home for Christmas … When Emmy Berry arrives at Hartsford Hall to work at the Frost Fayre she immediately feels at home. Which is odd because she’s never set foot in the place in her life. Then a freak blizzard leaves her stranded and things get even weirder when she bumps into Tom Howard. Tom and Emmy have never met before but neither can ignore the sense that they know each other... moreA fabulous new Christmas story for 2018 from Kirsty Ferry. When midwinter magic brings you home for Christmas … When Emmy Berry arrives at Hartsford Hall to work at the Frost Fayre she immediately feels at home. Which is odd because she’s never set foot in the place in her life. Then a freak blizzard leaves her stranded and things get even weirder when she bumps into Tom Howard. Tom and Emmy have never met before but neither can ignore the sense that they know each other. With Christmas fast approaching and the weather showing no sign of improving it soon becomes apparent that Hartsford Hall has a little bit of midwinter magic in store for them both … less