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Scotch Mist: a Dottie Manderson mystery novella: a romantic traditional cosy mystery (Dottie Manderson Mysteries Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Caron Allan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars (894)
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“Five stars! Delightfully entertaining, rich characters, suspenseful, charming all in one; anxiously awaiting the next one!”

“a fascinating tale set in England in the 1930s. This ‘cosy crime’ novel, with its measure of burgeoning romance, is a good read; something to entertain and satisfy in front of a burning log fire in the dark days of winter. The settings and period detail are excellent…The denouement is swift, tense and satisfying…”

“I received this on a Friday and could not put it down - goodbye housework - not for too long though as I was so enthralled I finished it Saturday evening.”

“I was worried to read this as I didn't think it would be as good as the Criss Cross series… but I needn't have fussed as it was again simply brilliant.”

“Dottie Manderson is a gorgeous character…A great read and I’m looking forward to catching up with more of Dottie.”

Scotch Mist: a Dottie Manderson a romantic traditional cosy mystery novella

After the funeral of her friend and mentor Mrs Carmichael, Dottie Manderson is sent on a mission to find the dead woman's missing son and to inform him of the death of a mother he never knew. Unbeknown to her, Dottie's close friend Inspector William Hardy has also been sent on a mission, one that will force him to confront his past. His conversation with the late Mrs Carmichael has opened up questions about his father he would prefer not to ask. A sentimental lawyer has plans to bring Dottie and William together, acting on Mrs Carmichael’s bequest.

But after a personal tragedy and some hectic months in his new role, is Inspector Hardy ready for romance? Perhaps if no one got murdered, he could think about other things?

Introducing a new 1930s female sleuth in a traditional, cozy mystery series set in Britain between the two World Wars, from Caron Allan, the writer of Criss Cross, Cross Check, and Check Mate, a murderous contemporary trilogy.

Buy Scotch Mist: a Dottie Manderson mystery novella for a romantic, suspenseful read in the traditional amateur detective sleuth genre. If you love a murder mystery with heart, this is for YOU!


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It was just after half past ten when he finally reached his room. He had a bath in lukewarm water and got changed, thinking to go downstairs to find the landlord and see whether he had heard any gossip about Mr Denholme’s problems. But suddenly weary, he lay down on his bed, fully clothed, and at once fell asleep. He was not allowed to sleep for long, however. Almost immediately, or so it seemed to him, someone began to pound on his door, calling out in a thunderous voice fit to wake the dead, ‘Hardy? Are you there? William Hardy!’ From across the corridor came an answering yap from another guest room. Drunk with weariness, Hardy stumbled to the door, only managing to call out a quick, ‘Yes, yes, I’m coming, I’m coming,’ as he fumbled with the lock and the handle. The door opened almost of its own volition, and as Hardy looked up, bewildered, he had only time to note a large man filling the doorway before the man’s fist connected with Hardy’s cheek and everything went black.

Buy Scotch Mist: a Dottie Manderson mystery novella for a romantic, suspenseful read in the traditional amateur detective sleuth genre.


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About the Author

Caron lives in Derbyshire, England, where Jane Austen's Mr Darcy came from. She hasn't met him yet, but nevertheless clings to the dream. She writes mysteries and crime but sometimes dabble in other genres, such as romance or paranormal fantasy.

Like many writers, Caron always wanted to write stories. She can remember announcing this to her mother when she was eight years old. Caron says, 'I seem to remember she wasn't overly impressed.'

Caron started reading adventure stories and mysteries for children when she was around 7 or 8 and graduated to Agatha Christie and Patricia Wentworth (her faves) when around 9 or 10. She has never looked back.

Caron has tried writing literary fiction - and says she was terrible at it. She has tried writing romance but got bored and killed everyone off. So now she sticks to what she loves - murder mysteries.

The Dottie Manderson mysteries are set in the 1930s and feature Dottie, a terminally-nosy well-to-do young woman, book 1 is called Night and Day. The Friendship Can Be Murder series are set 'now' and written as diary entries by a posh woman, Cressida Barker-Powell, who has a low tolerance for bad people, and plans to begin with her mother-in-law. The new series The Miss Gascoigne Mysteries set in the 'swinging sixties' debuted in 2022 with book 1: A Meeting With Murder.

Caron Allan can be found on these social media channels and would love to hear from you:

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07B292L12
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 30, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 718 KB
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 158 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Dottie Manderson Mysteries
  • Best Sellers Rank: #796,008 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars (894)

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Caron lives in Derbyshire, England, where Jane Austen's Mr Darcy came from. She hasn't met him yet, but nevertheless clings to the dream. She writes mysteries and crime but sometimes adds in a little dash of romance or fantasy.

Like many writers, Caron always wanted to write stories. She can remember announcing this to her mother when she was eight years old. Caron says, ‘I seem to remember she wasn't overly impressed.’

Caron started reading adventure stories and mysteries for children when she was around 7 or 8 and graduated to Agatha Christie and Patricia Wentworth (her faves) when around 9 or 10. She has never looked back.

Caron has tried writing literary fiction – she was terrible at it. She has tried writing romance but got bored and killed everyone off. So now she sticks to what she loves - murder mysteries. The Dottie Manderson mysteries are set in the 1930s and feature a terminally-nosy well-to-do young woman, the Miss Gascoigne mysteries are set in the 1960s and a spin-off from the Dottie books, and the Friendship Can Be Murder series are set 'now' and written as diary entries by a posh woman, Cressida Barker-Powell, who plans to make the world a better place by getting rid of bad people, starting with her mother-in-law.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
894 global ratings

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Customers find the book's characters interesting and engaging. The plot receives mixed reactions, with some finding it interesting while others note a completely inexplicable ending.
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Well written with interesting characters but the ending was lame and left one hanging. Felt like I wasted my time.Read more
Dottie and William are such interesting characters and their relationship keeps changing. They both get involved in such interesting escapades.Read more
...With mistaken identity and interesting village characters, he story is entertaining.Read more
I had liked the characters in previous books, but got tired of the contrived ways to keep the two lovers apart. The plot seemed rushed and confusing....Read more
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Customers find the book engaging, with one describing it as a very enjoyable read.
...Makes no sense. Close to ruined what was a very enjoyable read.Read more
...The book is ok, a bit forced but still interesting, until the completely inexplicable ending....Read more
Engaging. Still i never figured why the two men had the same name and appearance. I was sorry to have the story end.Read more
...It's a bridge of sorts, giving us an interesting and fairly complete story, while setting the stage for future books....Read more
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  • CGW
    5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting story.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018
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    This novella closed out a tale of two people with different expectations of marriage and sharing. It's a sad ending but appropriate to the story
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  • Becs
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent short!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2018
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    I find I'm enjoying the Dottite Manderson series tremendously and this novella is no exception. It's a bridge of sorts, giving us an interesting and fairly complete story, while setting the stage for future books. Not an easy thing to do in this shorter format but Ms Allan nailed it.
    One odd note about the main character's behavior in terms of her relationship - it's rather volatile. Hot/cold, in love/hates him, etc. I realize the author needs the conflict between the two as part of the story line for however long and I understand this is a young woman in the process of maturing from ingenue to young woman. Still, Dottie strikes me as a bit more sensible, grounded and understanding than this, even if she's more firmly rooted on the side of ingenue at this point. Didn't stop me from enjoying the story just had me thinking "huh?".
    The good news is the next release is scheduled for the fall and I'm really looking forward to it.
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  • Busy Reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars Strange ending left a bad taste
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2018
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    Overall, good book, interesting characters, good mystery.
    Then in the last page or two, a weird twist where the two main characters suddenly have an inexplicable, irreconcilable falling out, and boom the book ends. Makes no sense. Close to ruined what was a very enjoyable read.
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  • Mdb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love These Books
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2018
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    Dottie and William are such interesting characters and their relationship keeps changing. They both get involved in such interesting escapades.
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  • Brangela
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interlude
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021
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    Ok so after the death of the fashion designer Mrs. Carmichael Dottie is named as the major recipient under her will. But first she must find the son Carmichael had given away. At the same time Inspector Hardy was charged with also tracking the elusive son down. The will stipulated that this was a secret and no one could be told including each other. Off they go separately to Scotland. Misunderstandings, mayhem and murder ensue. Finally just when you thought Dottie and William were on the verge of marriage....disaster. I must read the next book to find out what happens!
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  • Mariell
    5.0 out of 5 stars I so enjoy British cosies set in the time between the wars.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2018
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    This doesn't disappoint. It's a spoiler to say that a police officer can actually have a heart. I truly like Dottie, but she is a bit of a brat. If I were her best friend I would shake her. Can't wait for the next book to see how things are working out.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well done story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018
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    Engaging. Still i never figured why the two men had the same name and appearance. I was sorry to have the story end.
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  • Regina Meneses
    5.0 out of 5 stars funny and captivating
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020
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    easy reading to unwind and relax
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  • K. G.
    2.0 out of 5 stars Was für ein Absturz
    Reviewed in Germany on June 4, 2021
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    Die ersten beiden Bände der Serie waren angenehm und die Hauptfigur ganz nachvollziehbar. Doch in diesem Band beginnt der Absturz, der dann leider im nächsten Band unaufhaltsam fortgesetzt wird. Sprache, Erzählung und das Bild der Zeit sind wieder gut. Aber die Geschichte hat weder Sinn noch Inhalt. Die männliche Hauptfigur wird sinnlos verdroschen, es kommt trotz der konstruierten Spannung urplötzlich zur Verlobung, nur um die Figuren nach einer Seite zum Abschluss der Geschichte endgültig entzweit zurück zu lassen.
    Kriminalfall war da, wurde nicht wirklich gelöst, so dass man zufrieden sein könnte. Es schien zudem nahezu ein Wettlauf zu sein, welche Figur als unsympathischste hervor gehen würde. Alle waren mir am Ende fremd, unsympathisch und ich hab Band vier nur gelesen, weil ich die Serie komplett erstanden habe (hab das auch bereut)
    Schade um die schöne Serie.
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  • Brenda
    1.0 out of 5 stars Good bedtime reading
    Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2021
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    Predictable plot. Just bad. Sorry!
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  • Katie Cook
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cozy mystery at its finest
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2018
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    Another terrific story from the pen of Caron Allan and continuing the Dottie Manderson mysteries. In this book, we see the further development of the Dottie/William relationship and that of the characters. There’s also a nice nod to lady crime novelists!
    The period detail is well described and feels authentic and the story flows at a cracking pace. Although it is a novella, it’s a satisfying length and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
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  • MCH
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sympathique à lire
    Reviewed in France on May 20, 2021
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    Sympathique à lire:voyage et découverte d un demi frère...
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  • Mrs. J
    4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable connecting story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2019
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    Having enjoyed the first two Dottie Manderson books, I purchased this novella, knowing it to be the next one. Already being fond of the two main characters, I looked forward to this adventure they were about to have in Scotland. I did like it, indeed, although a little puzzled as to why an adopted son should have kept his birth name, because most adopted children are given a new name. Still, I suppose that wouldn't have worked for the story.

    Ms Allen, please don't be upset, but I now want to give Dottie a slap! I'll see how she gets on in the next book...
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