Murder in a Cornish Alehouse
is the third in the three-book Mistress Jaffrey Mystery Series. Rosamond, the estranged foster daughter of Susanna, Lady Appleton (the sleuth in the Face Down Mystery series) is grown up and married to Rob Jaffrey, the son of Lady Appleton's steward and housekeeper. The story begins when Rosamond and Rob travel to Cornwall to investigate the death of Rosamond's stepfather, Sir Walter Pendennis. It was ruled an accident, but was it? The year is 1584, and treason is in the air, making it extremely dangerous to look too closely into what Sir Walter was involved in when he died. In their search for answers, Rosamond encounters family conflicts and secrets, spies, and pirates. She must travel to Lundy Island and Ireland before she finally discovers what really happened and why.
"This meticulously researched, cleverly plotted story has plenty of twists and wonderfully colorful characters and will appeal to all historical-mystery fans."
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