The central characters in my mystery novels are Christopher, a redundant archivist and Amaryllis, a semi-retired spy. They are both in their forties and, while Christopher has to work in various part-time jobs for a living, Amaryllis is still drawn back into her former life from time to time, as if reluctant to let go …
Something more about my mystery novels
My mystery novels are set in the imaginary small town of Pitkirtly on the south coast of Fife. You can see Longannet power station and Grangemouth oil refinery from the harbour, so in that sense it is quite like the picturesque village of Culross, but in many ways it is not at all similar to any real …
The World of Cecilia Peartree
As befits a mystery writer, I live in a quiet suburb and have three cats. I like to write in the conservatory with soft piano music playing in the background. I have a season ticket for one of the theatres in town, where my friend and I attend matinees throughout the season, and when I retire …
A Welcome Message from Cecilia
Welcome to my world! I hope you will find it a restful, civilised place where you can relax for a while away from the rush and noise of the new century. I will be letting you know about my world in subsequent posts, and, the wonders of technology permitting, perhaps even sharing some pictures of …
