Delighted that POPPY REDFERN AND THE MIDNIGHT MURDERS is one of three mysteries featured in Ashley Brooke Book Club's Fall Reading Guide!
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Our latest reading guide is here! From ABBC worthy titles, to Mysteries and Thrillers, to Self Help, each book (there are 15) has been read cover to cover and comes highly recommended!Out on November 5 from Berkley Publishing Group and introducing Poppy Redfern!
A little bit of blogwork on WW2 ARP wardens and what happens if you don't paint your cow!
www.tessaarlen.com/the-indomitable-air-raid-warden/Great review for POPPY REDFERN AND THE MIDNIGHT MURDERS from Booklist: “Arlen deserves several thumbs up for this one. . . along with capturing the ambiance of the era, Arlen also has the gift of keeping the reader guessing. Just as one likely suspect steps to the fore, another pushes him or her
out of the way. A fine start to a new series. ”
Now enter to win a free copy (only four days left!)Enter to win one of 50 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Sep 13-Oct 12, 2019. Charming and feisty Poppy Redfern stumbles into murder in this exc...Behind the story: In Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders the Redfern's farm and land is requisitioned by the War Office for an American Air Force base.
Here is a link to the full story!
www.tessaarlen.com/little-buffendens-american-army-air-force-base/
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