‘I couldn’t wait for this new story. Dandy did not let me down’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I love this series. Dandy is a brilliant creation’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1936, Cramond: On the Firth of Forth lies a small island, home to Vesper Kemp, the ferrywoman. After a series of bizarre outbursts, most believe she has simply gone mad. Society woman – and sometimes detective – Dandy Gilver – wants to know her story.
But the island doesn’t reveal its secrets lightly.
When the body of a young man washes ashore, Vesper immediately claims responsibility. Dandy is not so certain and sets about the unusual task of proving that someone isn’t a murderer. But there is something strange about this small community. Something that Vesper might not even realise she knows . . .
A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in rural Scotland in the 1930s. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.
Readers love The Turning Tide:
‘I greatly enjoyed this book, and always anticipate with pleasure reading another episode of the adventures of Dandy’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I could visualise every place mentioned in technicolour’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The books may be regarded as cosy crime, but the plots, characterization and the evocation of the period between the wars shows serious research. The settings and interactions come alive‘ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I always enjoy Dandy Gilver books. I hope there will be many more’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I love this series. Dandy is a brilliant creation’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Beware the ferrywoman of Cramond Island.
1936, Cramond: On the Firth of Forth lies a small island, home to Vesper Kemp, the ferrywoman. After a series of bizarre outbursts, most believe she has simply gone mad. Society woman – and sometimes detective – Dandy Gilver – wants to know her story.
But the island doesn’t reveal its secrets lightly.
When the body of a young man washes ashore, Vesper immediately claims responsibility. Dandy is not so certain and sets about the unusual task of proving that someone isn’t a murderer. But there is something strange about this small community. Something that Vesper might not even realise she knows . . .
A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in rural Scotland in the 1930s. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.
Readers love The Turning Tide:
‘I greatly enjoyed this book, and always anticipate with pleasure reading another episode of the adventures of Dandy’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I could visualise every place mentioned in technicolour’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The books may be regarded as cosy crime, but the plots, characterization and the evocation of the period between the wars shows serious research. The settings and interactions come alive‘ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I always enjoy Dandy Gilver books. I hope there will be many more’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reviews
A perfect literary treat for a rainy Sunday afternoon.
With sharp wit and an Agatha Christie-style ability to create a lively cast of characters, this is an intriguing historical mystery.
A great pinch of humour and a sprinkling of absurdity, McPherson beautifully evokes the feelings and images of post-war Edinburgh.
