Hannah Hendy – författare

Cloaked strangers and danger abound...

When dinner ladies and amateur sleuths Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker embark on an evening walk after another busy half-term at Summerview Secondary School, they discover the body of missing maths teacher Mr Weaver. Marked with a mysterious symbol, something suspicious is clearly afoot.

As the nights grow darker and the mysterious symbols continue to appear around Dewstow, the Dinner Lady Detectives are pulled deeper into the case. Can they solve the mystery as deceit and chaos reign, or will their killer pull off another deadly trick?

A fun and charming cosy mystery, perfect for fans of J.M Hall and Fiona Leitch.

"Hendy is, by far, one of the very best cosy writers we have - and A Frightfully Fatal Affair sees her on sparkling form" - Jonathan Whitelaw, author of ´The Bingo Hall Detectives´

Hannah Hendy lives in a small town in South Wales with her long-suffering wife and two spoilt cats. A professional chef by trade, she started writing to fill the time between shifts.

The truth isn't the only thing that's dead and buried...

Following recent changes to Dewstow's local police force, The Dinner Lady Detectives, Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker have been warned off interfering in investigations. When a body is found under the school playground during building renovations, they have no intention of getting involved.

In need of money for their new website, the pair agrees to help Mrs Redburn, who suspects her husband of infidelity. But when their investigation sends them stumbling into the middle of the playground mystery, it becomes impossible for them to stay out of the police's way.

Can they uncover the truth about Mr Redburn, or will they end up digging their own graves?

A charming British cosy village mystery, perfect for fans of J.M. Hall and Fiona Leitch.

Hannah Hendy lives in a small town in South Wales with her long-suffering wife and two spoilt cats. A professional chef by trade, she started writing to fill the time between shifts.

'At the top of the tree of modern whodunnits' - Ian Moore

Murder is the only paw-sible explanation…

During a routine welfare check, the police find local shop owner Mr Fitzgerald at the foot of his stairs, dead. There is broken glass over the floor of his shop, his dog has been locked in the kitchenette cupboard, and on the counter is an envelope addressed to Mrs and Mrs Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker – The Dinner Lady Detectives.

As the town mourns Mr Fitzgerald’s death as an unfortunate accident, Margery and Clementine cannot shake the sense that there is something suspicious about the scene. They are convinced this was no accident. But why would anybody want to harm an elderly shopkeeper? And with the culprit still at large, and determined to cover their tracks, can they get to the bottom of the case before there is another victim?

A charming, cosy crime novel which will make you laugh out loud. Perfect for fans of J.M. Hall and Fiona Leitch.

Hannah Hendy lives in a small town in South Wales with her long-suffering wife and two spoilt cats. A professional chef by trade, she started writing to fill the time between shifts.

When the hammer falls, a killer wins...

Summerview Secondary School is holding its annual charity auction. Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker are on hand to prepare delicious baked goods for the big day - with the assistance of Clementine’s mysterious sister, Maria.

As the auction begins, chaos erupts when Eleanor Black, the owner of Dewstow Museum, is found murdered in the stage storeroom. Maria has vanished. Her fingerprints cover the crime scene.

Clementine refuses to believe her sister is capable of murder and is sure they need to widen the search – Eleanor has a long list of enemies. Old grudges resurface, and hidden motives come to light. Only one thing is certain: Dewstow is a town full of secrets, and someone will kill to keep them.

A cosy crime novel full of charm and wit, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, J.M. Hall and Fiona Leitch.

Hannah Hendy is a bestselling cosy crime author from South Wales, known for her charming and witty Dinner Lady Detectives series. A former professional chef, Hannah turned to writing as a creative outlet and now crafts engaging mysteries filled with heart and humor. Living in Wales with her wife, daughter, and two spoiled cats, she brings a warm, authentic voice to British crime fiction.