Michelle Salter – författare

A completely gripping cozy mystery story, perfect for fans of Verity Bright

When a pantomime turns deadly, Iris investigates a cast of killers…

Christmas, 1923. When reporter Iris Woodmore is sent to cover the Prince of Wales’ visit to historic Winchester, she discovers more than just royal gossip.

The leading lady in Winchester Cathedral’s charity pantomime is found dead in mysterious circumstances. And the chief suspect is Cinderella’s handsome prince, played by Percy Baverstock’s younger brother, Freddie.

For the sake of the Baverstocks, Iris must investigate the murder, even though it means confronting an old enemy. And as the line between friend and foe blurs dangerously, she’s ensnared by someone she hoped she’d never see again…

Everyone''s favourite amateur sleuth returns for a Christmas mystery, perfect for fans of Verity Bright, Claire Gradidge and Emily Organ

‘This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn''t feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''The characters go from strength to strength and the period detail is excellent... I’m already looking forward to the next in the series!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''I loved it and thoroughly enjoyed this 1920''s murder mystery ... I could not put it down.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''This story had me gripped and I was drawn in from the beginning ... can’t wait to read more from this author'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

Praise for the Iris Woodmore Mysteries:

''A fabulous, well-written, mystery that holds all the promise of much more to come... The Iris Woodmore mysteries are fast becoming some of my favourites.'' *M J Porter

''A joy to read! Such a well-researched mystery. I absolutely loved the unconventional heroine, 1920s setting, engaging characterisation and poignant ending, all of which provide a captivating start to the Iris Woodmore cosy mystery series.'' Anita Davison

''The mystery itself is intriguing, with plenty of twists and unexpected developments. If you enjoy 1920s mysteries and learning about the Suffragettes and all they stood for, then I highly recommend Death at Crookham Hall.'' Verity Bright

‘Death at Crookham Hall is a lovely, murder mystery by a gifted writer.’ Helena Dixon

The BRAND NEW instalment in the page-turning Iris Woodmore Mysteries from Michelle Salter!

When murder hits close to home, Iris must fight to clear her name…

Spring, 1924. Reporter Iris Woodmore plans to move to London to avoid a shocking hometown scandal. Longtime enemy Archie Powell has been threatening to reveal her darkest secret – and she’s desperate to flee before he does.

But when he’s found murdered after a violent argument with her, there’s no escape. Iris must stay and clear her name even though the truth could ruin her reputation.

With the police closing in, Iris has to find the real killer if she’s to keep her secret. Can she prove her innocence without revealing the identity of the one man who can provide her with an alibi?

A gripping new mystery for fans of Verity Bright, Clara McKenna, and Helena Dixon.

Praise for Michelle Salter:

''A fabulous, well-written, mystery that holds all the promise of much more to come... The Iris Woodmore mysteries are fast becoming some of my favourites.'' M J Porter

''A joy to read! Such a well-researched mystery. I absolutely loved the unconventional heroine, 1920s setting, engaging characterisation and poignant ending, all of which provide a captivating start to the Iris Woodmore cosy mystery series.'' Anita Davison

''The mystery itself is intriguing, with plenty of twists and unexpected developments. If you enjoy 1920s mysteries and learning about the Suffragettes and all they stood for, then I highly recommend Death at Crookham Hall.'' Verity Bright

‘Death at Crookham Hall is a lovely, murder mystery by a gifted writer.’ Helena Dixon

Discover the page-turning 1920s cozy crime murder mystery series from Michelle Salter!

''A joy to read! Such a well-researched mystery. I absolutely loved the unconventional heroine'' Anita Davison

‘Death at Crookham Hall is a lovely, murder mystery by a gifted writer’ Helena Dixon

This boxset contains books 1 - 4 in the Iris Woodmore Mystery series. Book 5, A Corpse in Christmas Close is out now.

Death at Crookham Hall

London, 1920. For the first time ever, two women are competing against each other to become an MP. Reporter Iris Woodmore has a big story on her hands when she accompanies one of the candidates to the House of Commons. But it’s a place that holds painful memories. In 1914, her mother died there when she fell into the River Thames during a daring suffragette protest. Then, in the shadow of Big Ben, a waterman tells Iris her mother didn’t fall – she jumped.

Iris discovers that the suffragette with her mother that fateful day has been missing for six years, mysteriously disappearing just after the protest. Desperate to know the truth behind the fatal jump, Iris’s investigation leads her to Crookham Hall, an ancestral home where secrets and lies lead to murder…

Murder at Waldenmere Lake

Walden, 1921. Local reporter Iris Woodmore is determined to save her beloved lake, Waldenmere, from destruction.

After a bloody and expensive war, the British Army can’t afford to keep the lake and build a convalescent home on its shores yet they still battle with Walden Council and a railway company for ownership. But an old mansion used as an officer training academy stands where the railway company plans to build a lakeside hotel. It belongs to General Cheverton – and he won’t leave his home.

When the General is found murdered, it appears someone will stop at nothing to win the fight for Waldenmere. Iris thinks she can take on the might of the railway company and find the killer. But nothing prepares her for the devastation that’s to come…

The Body at Carnival Bridge

September 1922. Iris Woodmore returns to Walden after a scandalous trip abroad – and not everyone is pleased to see her.

Her efforts to mend relations are hindered by her growing attraction to the unpredictable Reverend Archie Powell. Only her friend, wealthy businesswoman Constance Timpson, welcomes her back.

Constance has made deadly enemies and needs Iris to defend her from a hostile press. When a single shot is fired at Constance, no one is sure if the sniper intended to scare or kill – but when two of her factory workers go missing, it’s clear the threat is real.

Iris turns amateur sleuth to investigate the mystery – and realises the sniper isn’t the only hidden enemy preying on women.

A Killing at Smugglers Cove

July 1923. Iris Woodmore travels to Devon with her friends Percy Baverstock and Millicent Nightingale for her father’s wedding to Katherine Keats.

But when Millicent uncovers skeletal remains hidden on the private beach of Katherine’s former home, Iris begins to suspect her future stepmother is not what she seems.

The police reveal the dead man is a smuggler who went missing in 1918, and when a new murder occurs, they realise a killer is in their midst. The link between both murders is Katherine. Could Iris’s own father be in danger?

The start of a totally gripping 1920s cosy murder mystery series

A fatal jump. A missing suffragette. An inexplicable murder.

London, 1920. Reporter Iris Woodmore lands a headline story when, for the first time, two women compete against each other in an election to become Britain’s next female MP.

But she’s forced to confront her past as the House of Commons is where her mother, Violet, died during a suffragette attack on Parliament in 1914.

Iris believed her mother died accidentally after falling into the River Thames – until a waterman tells her he witnessed what really happened. Violet Woodmore didn’t fall – she jumped.

Iris searches for the suffragette who was with her mother on that fateful day – only to find she disappeared from Crookham Hall six years earlier.

Desperate to know the truth behind that fatal jump, Iris discovers the ancestral home is hiding secrets and lies that inevitably lead to murder…

The first book in the Iris Woodmore cozy crime series. Perfect for fans of Verity Bright, Claire Gradidge and Emily Organ.

''The mystery itself is intriguing, with plenty of twists and unexpected developments. If you enjoy 1920s mysteries and learning about the Suffragettes and all they stood for, then I highly recommend Death at Crookham Hall'' Verity Bright, author of Murder by Invitation

''A fabulous, well-written, mystery that holds all the promise of much more to come... The Iris Woodmore mysteries are fast becoming some of my favourites'' M J Porter, author of King of Kings

''A joy to read! Such a well-researched mystery. I absolutely loved the unconventional heroine, 1920s setting, engaging characterisation and poignant ending, all of which provide a captivating start to the Iris Woodmore cosy mystery series'' Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire Mysteries

‘Death at Crookham Hall is a lovely, murder mystery by a gifted writer’ Helena Dixon, author of Murder at the Village Fair

What our readers are saying:

''Well written, with complex characters ... a thoughtful and compelling story ... readers of the Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear might like this book'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

"What a great book! Highly recommend this book to anyone who likes historical fiction and a twisty plot" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

“…a real page turner… couldn''t put it down. So much so that I stayed up until the early hours to find out what happens. The ending did not disappoint. A thoroughly enjoyable novel” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

“The writer''s attention to detail and historical fact was very good… characters are well drawn and believable… I would thoroughly recommend” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

“1920s at its best…When you get to the end of a book and feel sad that the book is finished, you know you have just read a worthwhile story. The characters are brilliantly written and swept me along” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Previously published as The Suffragette’s Daughter

A page-turning cosy historical murder mystery from Michelle Salter

A murder shocks the small town of Walden. And it’s only the beginning…

Hampshire, 1921. Local reporter Iris Woodmore is determined to save her beloved Waldenmere Lake from destruction.

After a bloody and expensive war, the British Army can no longer afford to keep the lake – and a deadly battle for ownership begins.

Sir Henry Ballard of London and South Western Railway has the deepest pockets and plans to build a lakeside hotel where General Cheverton’s historic mansion stands.

When the popular General is found murdered in his home, the town of Walden is in turmoil. Little do the townsfolk know that far worse is to come.

A desperate Iris tries to take on the might of the railway company and find the killer. But it appears someone will stop at nothing to win the fight for Waldenmere…

An addictive cosy murder mystery with everyone''s favourite amateur sleuth. Ideal for fans of Verity Bright, Claire Gradidge and Emily Organ.

Readers are enjoying Murder at Waldenmere Lake

''A fabulously well-researched historical cosy mystery... The Iris Woodmore mysteries are fast becoming some of my favourites'' M J Porter

‘A cracking addition to the series … superbly written… lots of drama, intrigue, twists and turns’ Gingerbookgeek

‘WOW!! Another fantastic addition to my favorite historical series by Michelle Salter… So many unexpected developments, twists, shocking revelations, my god!!’ thebookdecoder

‘I have fallen head over heels for this series’ Booksbybindu

‘A terrific historical cozy mystery that will keep readers gripped …With plenty of tension, intrigue and suspense, Murder at Waldenmere Lake is an addictive historical cozy mystery … perfect for Anne Perry and Verity Bright fans’ bookishjottings

Praise for The Iris Woodmore Mysteries:

‘A real page turner and couldn''t put it down. So much so that I stayed up until the early hours to find out what happens’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘What a great book! I loved the characters and the ever deepening plot’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘An incredibly well-written historical mystery … interspersed with fascinating tit-bits of information both about the suffragettes and their sister organisation, the suffrage societies’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Starts well and then gets better! ’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘I recommend this book to anyone who loves a twisty plot line that keeps you guessing’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘As soon as I started reading, I knew that I was reading something special … Iris Woodmore … is such a fun, feisty and determined young lady’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Excellent read … Brilliant storyline’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘The writer''s attention to detail and historical fact was very good … The characters are well drawn and believable’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘The characters are brilliantly written and swept me along’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review