Little Auburn, a village deserted since the Second World War, is now the subject of ambitious restoration plans. But the anticipated reopening takes a dark turn with the discovery of a murder. Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby and his new s…

In the isolated village of Bleakridge, the Watch maintains a vigilant presence, ensuring adherence to the community's strict code. They are swift to expose any transgression. The death of one of their own prompts DCI Barnaby and DS Winter t…

A palpable unease settled over the village of Lower Pampling, a consequence of a disruption to its cherished routines. The arrival of an unfamiliar cricket breed threatened a century of established custom. The situation deepened with the mu…

The annual Bellville Hall Small Pet Show became the scene of a grim discovery when a local estate agent was found stabbed to death amidst a flurry of escaped rabbits. The circumstances raised immediate questions: Was the perpetrator an anim…

A young journalist, appearing keen to cover the village’s innovative drone delivery service for medical supplies, is found dead. The death occurs after she’s seen leaving a Jane Austen-themed gathering, still in costume. Barnaby must delve …

The death of the acclaimed violinist, and the theft of his Stradivarius, presented Barnaby with a bewildering array of possibilities. He found himself immersed in a complex web of suspects, each harboring their own reasons for wanting the m…