A speculative exploration of the circumstances that might have precipitated the tragically early death of one of history's greatest writers. Written by a crime writer living at the heart of the Jane Austen heritage movement. *Also appeared in May Buyer's Notes*
A 3rd volume of short stories from various authors, shortlisted for the Chawton House Library Short Story Award. They take their inspiration from minor characters of Jane Austen novels, with a range of different settings in time and place.
Megan Rhys, a half-Welsh, half-Indian forensic psychologist is assessing the impact of new government legislation on the vice trade in Cardiff. After the murder of a young prostitute, she is joined in her investigation by Pauline, a former prostitute turned outreach worker known as 'The Rubber Woman', as she gives out condoms to the working girls. From the author of "Frozen".