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American antique dealer Kate Hamilton's Christmastime jaunt to a charming English village leads to an investigation of a missing ruby...and a chain of murders.
Connie Berry is the author of the Kate Hamilton Mysteries, set in the UK and featuring an American antiques dealer with a gift for solving crimes. Like her protagonist, Connie was raised by antiques dealers who instilled in her a passion for history, fine art, and travel. During college she studied at the University of Freiburg in Germany and St. Clare's College, Oxford, where she fell under the spell of the British Isles. In 2019 Connie won the IPPY Gold Medal for Mystery and was a finalist for the Agatha Award's Best Debut. She's a member of Mystery Writers of America and is on the board of the Guppies and her local Sisters in Crime chapter. Besides reading and writing mysteries, Connie loves history, foreign travel, cute animals, and all things British. She lives in Ohio with her husband and adorable Shih Tzu, Emmie. You can learn more about Connie and her books at her website www.connieberry.com.
Praise for A Legacy of Murder:
"Historic settings, antiquing tips, and a surprising motive in an
angst-filled mystery/romance."
—Kirkus Reviews
"A delightful mystery about the secrets of the past, closure,
strong friendships, and finding answers."
—Tulsa Book Review
"This cozy has it all: well-developed characters, clever dialogue,
[and] a gentle love story that never slows the mystery
plot...Readers will eagerly await the next installment."
—Publishers Weekly
"A well-realized cast and a beautifully described setting."
—Booklist
"Readers will appreciate Kate's growth as a character in this
atmospheric story. Fans of Jane K. Cleland's books...will want to
try this series."
—Library Journal
“A multifaceted gem of a book, it's sure to hold your interest from
the first page.”
—Myshelf
"A veritable treasure."
—Midwest Book Review
"You won't want to put the book down."
—Kings River Life
Praise for A Dream of Death:
“A well-written, intriguing debut mystery...that blends an old
island legend with a contemporary whodunit.”
—Library Journal starred review, Debut of the Month
“Suspenseful [and] elegantly written… Readers will look forward to
seeing more of the intelligent and resourceful Kate.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Nicely drawn characters with realistic backstories, a romantic
historical subplot, and a modern-day flirtation combine to make
this a promising start to a new series.”
—Booklist
"An exciting one, with tense and tough moments, aided by its rugged
Scottish setting and the author’s entertaining unraveling of the
plot."
—New York Journal of Books
“The Scottish atmosphere is captivating, the characters are
well-drawn, and the dual mysteries blend together perfectly. This
is exactly the type of book that I read cover to cover with barely
a break...I honestly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good
mystery.”
—MyShelf
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