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The Day the Circus came to Stickleback Hollow

The Day the Circus came to Stickleback Hollow

by

C. S. Woolley

A spate of seemingly petty thefts sees a circus is taking the blame, but her ladyship thinks there is more to it than meets the eye. Can she prove the circus people innocent and find the culprit on her own or will the real criminal escape justice?


Lady Sarah has never seen a travelling circus before, but the exotic animals are not what is drawing her to explore the big top. Stickleback Hollow has a thief with sticky fingers, who seems to be running around stealing the most mundane and bizarre things. Her mind full of conspiracy, Lady Sarah thinks that there is a pattern to the thefts. But is she seeing a plot where none exists? 


But the police are after more than just a thief. One of the circus performers is wanted for more than petty theft, but the fearless peeress is determined to find the real perpetrators of his crimes. Can Lady Sarah discover who the real culprits are before an innocent man has to suffer, or will he spend the rest of his life in jail?


If you like historical mysteries with a cozy flair, unexpected twists and murder conspiracies, you’ll love C.S. Woolley’s captivating series. 


Get your copy of book 5 in the captivating Mysteries of Stickleback Hollow today!

More Details

IAC Main Tropes:

Cozy, Incompetent Police, Small Town/Small City

Detailed Tropes:

Manor House Mystery, Murder Mystery, British Cozy Mystery, Mystery Solving Trio, Royal Detective, Female Amateur Detective, Solving Case for the Police, Small Village Mystery, Newcomer saves the day

Representations in This Book:

Mental Health

Age Groups:

Adult

Spice Level:

5

Available Formats:

Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Content Information:

4

False Imprisonment, Sanity Questioned, Misogyny, Intelligent Women Oppressed

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Other Books in the

The Mysteries of Stickleback Hollow

A Thief in Stickleback Hollow

A Thief in Stickleback Hollow

Book 1

Coronation in Stickleback Hollow

Coronation in Stickleback Hollow

Book 2

All Hallows' Eve in Stickleback Hollow

All Hallows' Eve in Stickleback Hollow

Book 3

Mr Daniel Cooper of Stickleback Hollow

Mr Daniel Cooper of Stickleback Hollow

Book 4

About the Author

C. S. Woolley

I was born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK, and raised in the nearby town of Wilmslow. From an early age, I discovered I had a flair and passion for writing.

I began writing at the age of 7 and was first published in 2010. I currently live in Christchurch, New Zealand.

I am an avid horsewoman and gamer, with a passion for singing, dancing, the theatre, and my garden.

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