Lynn Morrison

Not quite as interesting as the first book in the series. Rex has completed his spy training under Dora and is officially working on a case . . . . their supervisor is missing. Rex must infiltrate the House of Lords and does so with the help of Dora’s father. Meanwhile Rex’s aunt and Dora’s mother have noticed the chemistry between the two and are preparing a covert operation of their own.

It’s the 1920s and a femme fatale is an undercover agent for the government who is looking into the death of her partner and approaches his best friend (an aristocrat) to find out what he was doing in the days before he was murdered. On Dora and Rex’s first meeting, they get shot at, involved in a wild car chase through London, borrow(?) a car, go to docklands bar, Rex almost gets beaten up after a setup card game and then brings Dora to his grandmother’s house, (the dowager) to hide. show more It was one crazy escapade after another before they figure out was what was going on and Rex’s gets recruited. show less

Someone murdered St Margaret’s famed chef.

The ghosts didn’t see a thing.

Can Natalie solve the crime?

As Oxford’s new Head of Ceremonies, Natalie’s first task is to organise St Margaret’s autumn gala. However, her plans are dashed when she finds the chef dead in the kitchen.

And then a centuries-old cat informs Nat she has her own magical legacy… and responsibilities. A murder in the halls is a sure sign that something has gone wrong with Oxford’s magical protections.

Now Nat has show more to solve the murder, find a new chef for the gala, and figure out why Oxford’s magical defences are down. With the help of Oxford’s ghostly Eternals and some new friends, Nat has a chance.

But can she do it before St Margaret loses its connection to the magic of Oxford?

If you like cozy mysteries where ghosts walk the halls, paintings come to life, creatures play, and magic seems within reach, the Oxford Key Mysteries are sure to delight. show less

Rex and Dora are hosting a party at his family estate in the country and have invited a notorious Count from Europe. Well, of course, he's murdered. Lots of suspects and red herrings and with the help of Rex's grandmother, their confidents and bringing Dora's brother in on their confidence it finally wraps up the case and the culprit.