books by Kathy Lynn Emerson     books:       Face Down Below the Banqueting House: A Lady Appleton Mystery4 reviews Kathy Lynn Emerson Perseverance Press, 2005 Another superb mystery from Kathy Emerson This novel continues the author's earlier works and is similar in style and content. There are two reasons for her novels, the first being to write excellent mysteries and the second to inform the reader of life in the Elizabethan age. This novel keeps the reader guessing until the end without any last-minute revelations that let the reader down. It shows how Lady Appleton uses her intuition and ...             Face Down O'er the Border: A Lady Appleton Mystery (Lady Appleton Mysteries)1 review Kathy Lynn Emerson Perseverance Press, 2007 Scotch Broth The continuing saga of these characters during the Elizabethan Age moves to Scotland in the year 1577, the year Mary, the Scottish abdicated Queen, is held prisoner in England. Her 11-year-old son James is heir to the throne and rule is in the hands of a series of regents who keep dying. Amid this political unrest, Catherine Glenelg is found unconscious down a flight of stairs and her ...             Face Down Under The Wych Elm4 reviews Kathy Lynn Emerson Kensington, 2002 an engrossing read In my opinion, this is one of the best historical mystery series currently in publication. Susanna, Lady Appleton, is an inspiring and wonderful addition to the ranks of female investigators -- she's independent, brave and possesses a strong sense of justice. And Kathy Lynn Emerson has created a believable set of circumstances that allows for Susanna to maintain her independence and to conduct ...             More Murder, They Wrote Berkley, 1999             Face Down Beside St. Anne's Well: A Mystery Featuring Susanna, Lady Appelton, gentlewoman, herbalist, and ... Kathy Lynn Emerson Perseverance Press, 2006 Are the nude spies lolling in the ancient Roman communal baths of Elizabethan England plotting the return of Mary Queen of Scots? She is said to be clamoring to return to these healing waters. Once again Susanna, Lady Appleton, encounters murder and treason, and only she can unravel the crimes in the intriguing year of 1575. Rosamund, Susanna's twelveyearold foster daughter, is certain her French tutor has been murdered. Rosamund and her friends ...             How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries: The Art and Adventure of Sleuthing Through the Past1 review Kathy Lynn Emerson Perseverance Press, 2008 Everything needed to write a professional, polished historical mystery. Any library catering to either writers or mystery readers needs How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries, a survey telling how to write a historical mystery story. From different historical eras and their research and murder mystery trends to the art of writing a solid historical intrigue piece, chapters cover plots, settings, the experiences of seasoned writers, and more: everything needed to ...             Face Down Upon An Herbal (A Susanna, Lady Appleton, Mystery)8 reviews Kensington, 2000 A wonderfully authentic mystery - engrossing & involving! Every time I read an Elizabethan mystery by Kathy Lynn Emerson, I feel like I've been transported back in time. I hear the sounds of carriages passing by, smell the smells of the herbs in their kitchen, & feel I've met the most authentic characters I've ever encountered in a historical novel. This is a 'feel like you've been there' read - Susanna deals with her falling from grace husband in a ...             Deadlier than the Pen: A Diana Spaulding Mystery (Diana Spaulding Mystery series)3 reviews Kathy Lynn Emerson Pemberley Press, 2005 A truly riveting mystery Deadlier Than The Pen is a truly riveting mystery is set in the crime ridden world of 1888 New York City where more than a dozen newspapers are locked in a sometimes violent competition for their share of the reading public and someone has murdered two journalists. Diana Spaulding is a newspaper reporter assigned by her editor to find out just who or what is behind these killings. Could it be ...             Face Down In The Marrow-Bone Pie10 reviews Kensington, 2000 face down in the marrow-bone pie "Face Down in the Marrow-Bone Pie" is a great historical mystery set in Elizabethan England. The heroine, Lady Susanna Appleton, is immediately likable as she goes against the societal norms of the day; she is an educated & outspoken woman. Her servants play interesting supporting roles, namely her personal maid, Jennet, who has an equally sharp tongue. As part of the mystery, there is even a ...             Face Down Across the Western Sea (Elizabethan Mysteries Featuring Susanna, Lady Appleton)4 reviews Kathy Lynn Emerson St. Martin's Minotaur, 2002 superb Elizabethan mystery Sir Walter Pendennis is at Priory House in Cornwall on a mission for the queen. With him is Susanna, Lady Appleton, the woman who turned down his marriage proposal s well as a host of England's best scholars. Their job is to find England's claim, if any, to the New World and a faster waterway to the Asian Markets. Susanna is glad to find something worthwhile to occupy her time since her lover ...             Face Down Beneath The Eleanor Cross (Kensington Mystery)5 reviews Kathy Lynn Emerson Kensington, 2001 a message from the author For a look at the cover of this book and other news about the series, visit my website. I have my own domain name, so I'm easy to find. I also have a newsletter, Face Down Update, for those interested in knowing more about Lady Appleton. P.S. I couldn't submit this without rating the book. I do think it's the best in the series to date, but I hate the idea of rating anything. Much too ...             No Mortal Reason: A Diana Spaulding Mystery (Diana Spaulding Mystery series)2 reviews Kathy Lynn Emerson Pemberley Press, 2007 Good mystery In 1888, there are many newspapers competing for the large New York City market, but few "girl" reporters work as journalists. Widow Diane Spaulding is one of the few as she has worked for the Independent Intelligence newspaper. She and her fiancé Dr. Ben Northcote take the train to rural Liberty, New York before finishing her journey in even more rustic Lenape Falls where they will stay for ...             Making Headlines: A Biography of Nellie Bly (People in Focus) Kathy Lynn Emerson Dillon Pr, 1989 Traces the life and achievements of the reporter/reformer who pursued a career in journalism at a time when such a career was not proper for a woman.             Face Down Before Rebel Hooves4 reviews Kathy Lynn Emerson Kensington, 2003 Totally rivetting In the first few years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, there were numerous plots and counter-plots to try to put Mary, Queen of the Scots, on the throne. Many powerful nobles, especially in the north, had strong Papist sympathies and ultimately many rebelled. Elizabeth's spymaster Sir Walter Pendennis is aghast to learn his wife is in league with the rebels. Sir Walter travels to ...             The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in Renaissance England: From 1485-1649 (Writer's Guides to Everyday Life)5 reviews Kathy Lynn Emerson Writer's Digest Books, 1996 An excellent resource If your interest in the Renaissance centers on 16th century England, then this book's for you. With chapters arranged by broad subjects, such as Everyday Life, Government and War, and Society, it's easy to locate topics. If you are looking for a quick reference tool specific to the English Renaissance, this book belongs in your collection             Face Down Among The Winchester Geese6 reviews Emerson Kathy Lynn Kensington, 2001 Susanna tracks a serial killer in Elizabethan England. The "Susanna, Lady Appleton" series is set in Elizabethan England. Lady Susanna Appleton is a shrewd, intelligent woman with a love of herbal studies and an uncomfortable arranged marriage to an "intelligence gatherer" for the crown. Lord Robert Appleton believes that a woman should be biddable and follow the guidance of her husband. He is also an indiscreet philanderer, as Susanna is all too ...             Lethal Legend: A Diana Spaulding Mystery (Diana Spaulding Mystery series)1 review Kathy Lynn Emerson Pemberley Press, 2008 An entertaining, character driven whodunit Kathy Lynn Emerson has authored thirty-five books and numerous short stories. Her Diana Spaulding series, of which LETHAL LEGEND is the final installment, is in good company with her Face Down mysteries; romance novels; non-fiction; and young adult literature. She has also published a "how to" book entitled HOW TO WRITE KILLER HISTORICAL MYSTERIES: THE ART AND ADVENTURE OF SLEUTHING THROUGH THE ...             Fatal as a Fallen Woman: A Diana Spaulding Mystery (Diana Spaulding Mystery series)5 reviews Kathy Lynn Emerson Pemberley Press, 2006 A rip-roaring exciting mystery The second thrilling adventure in the Diana Spaulding Mystery series, Fatal as a Fallen Woman is set in 1888 and follows "girl-reporter" Diana Spaulding who suddenly receives word that her father is murdered and her mother has been accused of the heinous crime. Though long estranged from her parents, she rushes to find out the truth and - she hopes - prove her mother's innocence; the story that ...              search for books 1485-1649, adventure, appelton, appleton, banqueting, beneath, biography, deadlier, eleanor, elizabethan, england, everyday, featuring, gentlewoman, headlines, herbalist, historical, kensington, marrow, marrow-bone, mysteries, mystery, renaissance, sleuthing, spaulding, susanna, through, western, winchester, writer books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen music: Pettersson: Vox Humana; Rosenberg: Dagdrivaren leave a comment home  impressum - about us