Murder in the Scottish Highlands

‘I couldn’t put it down… Igenuinelyloved it… So vivid, like I was right there with them… I would definitely recommend it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Join Ally McKinley at her cosy little guesthouse in the Scottish Highlands for whisky by the fire, beautiful mountain views and… a murder to solve?

For recently retired Ally McKinley, the tiny village of Locharran is the perfect place to open the guesthouse of her dreams in a lovingly restored old Scottish malthouse. Before long she is making friends with the locals, including Hamish Sinclair, the earl who owns the nearby castle. But things take an unexpected turn when her first paying guest, American tourist Wilbur Carrington, is found sprawled across her cobblestoned courtyard with a dagger in his back…

With the police baffled, Ally’s instincts get the better of her, and she can’t resist launching her own investigation. In no time at all she and her Labrador puppy Flora are on the case, making enquiries over tea and excellent shortbread. She finds that Wilbur, a keen amateur genealogist, was convinced that he was the rightful Earl of Locharran… Even worse, he had plans that would put many people out of their jobs and even their homes.

But which of the locals resorted to murder? The hotel owner furiously trying to save his business? Locharran Castle’s fiercely loyal housekeeper who’d do anything for the earl? Or the earl himself, whose entire way of life was threatened by what Wilbur knew?

Looking for clues, Ally finds a faded photograph in a hidden drawer in Wilbur’s room. Could this be the key to solving the mystery? But when one of her suspects dies in a suspicious accident, Ally realises that things are getting a wee bit too close for comfort… Can she uncover the truth or will a killer get off scot-free?

An utterly unputdownable new Scottish cosy mystery series from bestselling author Dee MacDonald. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Clare Chase.

What readers are saying about Murder in the Scottish Highlands:

‘Absolutely brilliant!!… Amazing!!… Another addictive beauty by the very talented Dee!!… Clear your schedules… I absolutely devoured it in one sitting as it was 100% addictive!!… Addictive and page-turning… Perfect to read in front of the fire… Fantastic!!!’ bookwormwhitlock86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What an absolute riot… Had me smiling and laughing all the way through. I just loved everything about it… Breathtaking… Kept me on my toes.’ YorkshireCarly

‘I galloped through this in a matter of hours... On my must-read list… First-class… Fast-paced, witty and full of unpredictable plot twists… Kept me guessing until the very end… Brilliant… Has winner written all over it… A triumph!’ Bookish Jottings

‘So so cozy!!!Positively delightful… I honestly wanted to jump into the book and help solve the case!… Just when you think there won’t be another twist, there’s another one right around the corner!!… Kept me on my toes the whole time.’ kelsgrxce

‘Watch out Miss Marple, Ally McKinley is on the case!… Will keep you glued to your seat. This book pairs well with a cup of tea.’ dianelikestoread, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Couldn’t put it down until I turned the last page. Yeah, it’s that good!… Will keep you guessing until the end.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Amazing read to curl up by the fire with! Heart-warming and quirky with the amazing cozy backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Best enjoyed with a warm cup of tea!’ thatbookishthea, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐