Step aboard and join me for a cup of tea and a good mystery! I’m delighted you’ve found your way to Lucy Harford’s narrowboat adventures.

Whether you’re new to cozy mysteries or a devoted fan of village secrets, you’re in for a treat. Pull up a chair (or find a comfy spot on the canal towpath) and let me introduce you to why readers are falling in love with Lucy, Sir Meows-a-Lot, and life aboard The Curious Cat.

There’s something wonderfully soothing about life on the canals, isn’t there? The gentle lapping of water against the boat, the morning mist rising from the locks, the friendly wave from a passing narrowboat.

It’s the sort of peaceful existence that former police constable Lucy Harford was hoping for when she moored The Curious Cat and picked up her paintbrush. But as you’ll discover, tranquillity has a rather inconvenient habit of being interrupted by murder most foul. Join Lucy and her delightfully mischievous ginger companion, Sir Meows-a-Lot, as they navigate the deceptively quiet villages and market towns of England’s canal network.

Along the way you’ll find that beneath the honey-stone facades and village green charm, the most picturesque places often harbour the darkest secrets. Each mystery is perfectly suited for curling up with on a rainy afternoon, complete with red herrings, village gossip, and that satisfying moment when all the pieces finally click into place. And don’t worry—Sir Meows-a-Lot has an uncanny knack for appearing just when a crucial clue needs discovering.

If you love traditional British village mysteries with strong female protagonists, this series is for you. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Betty Rowlands, Ann Granger, M.C. Beaton and Caroline Graham – discover your next favourite cozy mystery here.

To find out more about the series and the individual books, please click on “Books” in the side menu or the button/book image above.

FAQ: Lucy Harford Mysteries

• Q: What is a cozy mystery? Cozy mysteries feature amateur detectives solving puzzles in close-knit communities. They emphasize clever detection over violence, with gentle humour and charming settings. The Lucy Harford series perfectly captures this tradition with narrowboat adventures and village mysteries.
• Q: Why choose narrowboat life as a setting? Narrowboat life represents freedom and simplicity while connecting to England’s rich canal heritage. It allows Lucy to discover different communities while maintaining her floating home base—perfect for a series of village mysteries.
• Q: Are the villages in the books real? While the specific villages are fictional, they’re inspired by real English villages and canal communities. My experience as a country parson provides authentic insight into village life, customs, and the secrets that lie beneath charming exteriors.
• Q: What makes my mysteries authentic? My background as a country parson and experience in counselling and restorative justice provides genuine insight into village dynamics, community relationships, and the complexities of rural life. This authenticity shines through in every mystery.

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