Emylia Hall lives with her husband and son in Bristol, where she writes from a hut in the garden and dreams of the sea. Her debut crime novel, The Shell House Detectives, was published in summer 2023 and is the first of The Shell House Detectives Mysteries, a series inspired by her love of Cornwall’s wild landscape. Emylia has published four previous novels, including Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Book of Summers and The Thousand Lights Hotel. Her work has been translated into ten languages and broadcast on BBC Radio 6 Music. She is the founder of Mothership Writers and is a writing coach at The Novelry.You can follow Emylia on Instagram at @emyliahall_author and on Twitter at @emyliahall.

“Atmospheric, suspenseful…A series to be devoured!” —Lucy Clarke, author of the The Hike“Emylia Hall has woven a Cornish Christmas mystery that’s every bit as atmospheric and addictive as the first one.” —Kate Riordan, author of Summer Fever“Atmospheric, suspenseful and with characters who feel like your oldest friends…This is a full-blooded Cornish murder mystery, beautifully written and richly rewarding.” —Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters“A gripping, moving mystery with a fabulous festive setting…If you're looking for a new favorite cozy crime series, here it is!” —Libby Page, author of The Vintage Shop“Take yourself off to Cornwall for a cosy Christmas mystery that you won't be able to put down.” —Emily Koch, author of What July Knew“This is a crime series with soul.” —Susan Fletcher, author of Eve Green“The Harbour Lights Mystery is an absolute dream: warm, moving, beautifully written and utterly addictive…Emylia Hall is a superb storyteller with an eye for truly loveable characters and beautiful settings.” —Rosie Walsh, author of The Love of my Life

Emylia Hall lives with her husband and son in Bristol, where she writes from a hut in the garden and dreams of the sea. Her debut crime novel, The Shell House Detectives, was published in summer 2023 and is the first of The Shell House Detectives Mysteries, a series inspired by her love of Cornwall’s wild landscape. Emylia has published four previous novels, including Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Book of Summers and The Thousand Lights Hotel. Her work has been translated into ten languages and broadcast on BBC Radio 6 Music. She is the founder of Mothership Writers and is a writing coach at The Novelry.You can follow Emylia on Instagram at @emyliahall_author and on Twitter at @emyliahall.

“Atmospheric, suspenseful…A series to be devoured!” —Lucy Clarke, author of the The Hike“Emylia Hall has woven a Cornish Christmas mystery that’s every bit as atmospheric and addictive as the first one.” —Kate Riordan, author of Summer Fever“Atmospheric, suspenseful and with characters who feel like your oldest friends…This is a full-blooded Cornish murder mystery, beautifully written and richly rewarding.” —Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters“A gripping, moving mystery with a fabulous festive setting…If you're looking for a new favorite cozy crime series, here it is!” —Libby Page, author of The Vintage Shop“Take yourself off to Cornwall for a cosy Christmas mystery that you won't be able to put down.” —Emily Koch, author of What July Knew“This is a crime series with soul.” —Susan Fletcher, author of Eve Green“The Harbour Lights Mystery is an absolute dream: warm, moving, beautifully written and utterly addictive…Emylia Hall is a superb storyteller with an eye for truly loveable characters and beautiful settings.” —Rosie Walsh, author of The Love of my Life