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Books in Skeletons in the Cupboard Series series

  • The Seasiders

    A. J. Griffiths-Jones

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, June 29, 2016)
    This seaside town holds more secrets than you could ever imagine.Grace and Dick Thomas are the proud owners of the Sandybank Guest House, a pristine establishment set in a prime location overlooking the beach. Tourists come and go all year round, enjoying the beautiful setting and their host's wonderful culinary skills.However, the permanent residents of this pretty coastal town cause net curtains to flutter and tongues to wag with their myriad of secrets and tales to be told. Caught up in their midst, the Thomases live their lives regardless, checking guests in and checking guests out. But who holds the biggest secret of all?Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "If you like surprises, you’ll love reading The Seasiders."★★★★★ - "Lovely characters, a twisted end. This was fun."★★★★★ - "The author weaved a funny, interesting, and surprising story. Superbly written."
  • The Villagers

    A. J. Griffiths-Jones

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 15, 2016)
    Nothing can prepare you for the secrets of The Villagers.Olive and Geoffrey are happier than ever. After moving to the countryside to bring up their three young children, they are welcomed with open arms by the friendly residents of the chocolate box village.But beyond the veil of rhododendrons and net curtains, there is something more. Just as Olive is settling in and starting to integrate with the community, she finds out that all is not as it first seemed.As her discoveries become more and more sinister, Olive begins to fear for her own sanity, and has to make choices that will decide the fate of her family.The Villagers paints an intriguing picture of a 1950s English country village, where not everyone is who they first appear to be.Praise:★★★★★ - "Reminds me of the late great Maeve Binchy."★★★★★ - "Ms. Griffiths-Jones does a remarkable job of creating interesting, vivid characters and scenes. The more you read, the more you want to know. I was hooked from the beginning."★★★★★ - "Very entertaining. I will be adding this author's works to my library."
  • The Congregation

    A. J. Griffiths-Jones

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 25, 2016)
    England, 1970s. A bustling mining town awaits the arrival of their new vicar.People don't know what to expect as the rather aloof Reverend Matthews descends upon his unfamiliar parish. Nevertheless, he is welcomed with open arms. But after discovering a journal left by his predecessor, the clergyman begins to wonder what secrets lie behind the seemingly innocent lives of his congregation.The Bishop's unexpected arrival has the vicar questioning his own past and a cloud descends upon his religious beliefs, bringing chaos to both himself and the townsfolk.Written in an upbeat style, with dark humour and quirky characters, this classic British mystery is best savoured by the fire with a pot of tea.Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "From the first page I was drawn into this story. I read it in one afternoon and enjoyed it immensely."★★★★★ - "A wonderful book, full of dry wit and poignant storytelling. Bravo."
  • The Circus

    A. J. Griffiths-Jones

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, April 21, 2017)
    The year is 1985, and O' Hare's Travelling Circus is touring the country.Their spectacular acts mesmerize audiences everywhere, with entertaining clowns, high-flying acrobats, a muscular strongman and a dare-devil motorcycle stuntman, to name a few. They also have Psychic Sheila - resident fortune-teller and agony aunt - who stumbles through life one disastrous romantic interlude at a time. Of course, no close-knit group would be complete without its fair share of secrets, and who better to uncover them than Sheila, with her sixth sense and natural nose for a good mystery.But for some members of the clan, time is running out... and the race to uncover the biggest secret of all is on.This cozy mystery will have you laughing and crying in equal measure, and might even prompt a visit to the circus.Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "I was hooked from the first till the last page. What a wonderful book."★★★★★ - "Another wonderful story from A.J. Griffiths-Jones. She captures the heart and soul of small traveling circus life and hands it right up to you."
  • The Expats

    A.J. Griffiths-Jones

    Paperback (Independently published, Dec. 2, 2017)
    In a leafy suburb of Shanghai lives Li Yang: a local employed by various foreign families to take care of their needs.It's the turn of the millennium, and China is evolving. At the centre of the dynamic change is the vibrant hub of Shanghai, a melting pot of cultures and businesses; a place of luck, fortune and chance. In awe of the homes in which these strange people live, the housekeeper Li Yang gets to know the families who she's working with.What the westerners don't know is that in addition to her unusual working life, Li Yang has a turbulent home life, with her own son hiding things from her. Something is going on, but Li Yang just can't seem to work out what it is.As the clock ticks, will she be able to stop the impending events before she loses the one thing she loves most?
  • The Expats: Pocket Book Edition

    A.J. Griffiths-Jones

    (Independently published, June 5, 2020)
    In a leafy suburb of Shanghai lives Li Yang: a local employed by various foreign families to take care of their needs.It's the turn of the millennium, and China is evolving. At the centre of the dynamic change is the vibrant hub of Shanghai, a melting pot of cultures and businesses; a place of luck, fortune and chance. In awe of the homes in which these strange people live, the housekeeper Li Yang gets to know the families who she's working with.What the westerners don't know is that in addition to her unusual working life, Li Yang has a turbulent home life, with her own son hiding things from her. Something is going on, but Li Yang just can't seem to work out what it is.As the clock ticks, will she be able to stop the impending events before she loses the one thing she loves most?NOTE: This is the pocket book edition of The Expats, convenient to both read and carry.
  • The Expats: Large Print Edition

    A.J. Griffiths-Jones

    (Independently published, June 5, 2020)
    In a leafy suburb of Shanghai lives Li Yang: a local employed by various foreign families to take care of their needs.It's the turn of the millennium, and China is evolving. At the centre of the dynamic change is the vibrant hub of Shanghai, a melting pot of cultures and businesses; a place of luck, fortune and chance. In awe of the homes in which these strange people live, the housekeeper Li Yang gets to know the families who she's working with.What the westerners don't know is that in addition to her unusual working life, Li Yang has a turbulent home life, with her own son hiding things from her. Something is going on, but Li Yang just can't seem to work out what it is.As the clock ticks, will she be able to stop the impending events before she loses the one thing she loves most?NOTE: This is the large print edition of The Expats, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.