Zum Hauptinhalt springen
Nicht aus der Schweiz? Besuchen Sie lehmanns.de
A Thorn in the Rose - Samantha Lee Howe

A Thorn in the Rose

A twisty post-WWII crime mystery of class, secrets and second chances (Mel Greenway Investigates 1)
Buch | Softcover
272 Seiten
2026
Bedford Square Publishers (Verlag)
9781835013342 (ISBN)
CHF 19,90 inkl. MwSt
  • Noch nicht erschienen (ca. Februar 2026)
  • Portofrei ab CHF 40
  • Auch auf Rechnung
  • Artikel merken
Former army mechanic Mel Greenway uncovers a body in the gardens of the decaying Avonby estate, dragging her into a web of secrets, lies, and old resentments. As tensions rise with Inspector Derrin Bradley—her former lover turned investigator—Mel races to solve the mystery before a killer silences her for good.
Secrets bloom where the roses die – and Mel Greenway is digging up the truth.

In post-war Britain, Avonby estate is a crumbling relic hiding deadly secrets. Lady Melinda 'Mel' Greenway, a former army mechanic and the family’s poor relation, seeks solace in its overgrown gardens – until she unearths a body beneath the roses.

The discovery drags Mel into a tangled web of lies, resentments, and buried truths, forcing her to clash with Inspector Derrin Bradley, her wartime lover turned investigator. As Derrin digs into the dark web of secrets entangling Avonby’s privileged residents and its resentful staff, Mel is determined to solve the mystery herself. As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, Mel’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts her at odds with both her family and Derrin, while making her a target for a killer desperate to keep the past buried.

A tale of resilience, forbidden romance, and suspense, A Thorn in the Rose is a richly atmospheric mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Samantha Lee Howe began her professional writing career in 2007 and has been working as a freelance writer for small, medium and large publishers ever since. She is a multi-award winning screenwriter and a USA Today Bestselling author. Samantha’s breakaway debut psychological thriller, The Stranger In Our Bed, was released in February 2020 with Harper Collins imprint, One More Chapter. The book rapidly became a USA Today bestseller, and has now been turned into a feature film for USA, Canada, China, the UK, and various countries in Europe. It won Best Thriller at the National Film Awards. Samantha lives in South Yorkshire with her husband, Historian, Writer and publisher, David J Howe and their cat Skye. She is the proud mother of a lovely daughter called Linzi.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 12.2.2026
Reihe/Serie Mel Greenway Investigates
Sprache englisch
Maße 129 x 198 mm
Themenwelt Literatur Krimi / Thriller / Horror Historische Kriminalromane
Literatur Krimi / Thriller / Horror Krimi / Thriller
Literatur Romane / Erzählungen
ISBN-13 9781835013342 / 9781835013342
Zustand Neuware
Informationen gemäß Produktsicherheitsverordnung (GPSR)
Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt?
Mehr entdecken
aus dem Bereich
Lost in Fuseta. Ein Portugal-Krimi

von Gil Ribeiro

Buch | Softcover (2025)
Kiepenheuer & Witsch (Verlag)
CHF 26,90
Kommissar Dupins vierzehnter Fall

von Jean-Luc Bannalec

Buch | Softcover (2025)
Kiepenheuer & Witsch (Verlag)
CHF 27,90