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The setting for Inspector Ryga Mystery DEATH IN THE HARBOUR

DEATH IN THE HARBOUR, the second in the Inspector Ryga 1950s set mystery series, is set in the port of Newhaven on the East Sussex coast.

Newhaven lies at the mouth of the River Ouse between Brighton to the west (nine miles) and the stunning Severn Sister Cliffs to the East (ten miles). It is a busy port with regular cross channel ferry sailings to Dieppe (France); a fishing fleet and leisure craft but since the time when my crime novel is set in December 1950 its cargo and steamer trade has declined. The town has also changed considerably, not to mention the pace and way of life

Ryga investigates the body in Church Ope Cove on the Island of Portland

DEATH IN THE COVE is set in 1950 England, a country still reeling from the aftermath of war with austerity and rationing biting hard. Newly promoted to detective inspector, the thoughtful, reflective Inspector Ryga from Scotland Yard, is on his first solo investigation outside of London, to solve the mystery of why a man in a pin-striped suit is found murdered in an isolated cove on the Island of Portland in Dorset.

'An enjoyable book, well written with a good plot and descriptive story-telling. A great read and once I recommend to any crime fans.' BH Living Magazine.

In paperback, ebook, Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Apple and audio book.

Read the extract which will tell you more about this intriguing cove where Death in the Cove is set.

POSTED BY: PAULINE ROWSON
SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2021 AT 6:42:35 BST

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How the Isle of Portland inspired the 1950s set mystery DEATH IN THE COVE

DEATH IN THE COVE is set in 1950 England, a country still reeling from the aftermath of war with austerity and rationing biting hard. Newly promoted to detective inspector, Ryga from Scotland Yard, is on his first solo investigation outside of London, to solve the mystery of why a man in a pin-striped suit is found murdered in an isolated cove on the Island of Portland in Dorset.

So why the Island of Portland - read on

POSTED BY: PAULINE ROWSON
SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2021 AT 6:25:12 BST

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The Inspector Ryga 1950s set mysteries

Death in the Cove an Inspector Alun Ryga mystery by Pauline Rowson

DEATH IN THE COVE is the first in the 1950s set Inspector Ryga mystery series set on the Royal Island of Portland, Dorset with DEATH IN THE HARBOUR number two, set in the port of Newhaven, East Sussex and DEATH IN THE NETS, number three in the series, set in the fishing town of Brixham, Devon.

Why did I choose to set this series in the 1950s?

POSTED BY: PAULINE ROWSON
SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2021 AT 6:21:33 BST

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My Favourite Detective Interview - DI Andy Horton

I was delighted to be asked to do an interview with American crime writer and podcast host John A. Hoda who runs a series of episodes on his podcast channel entitled My Favourite Detective. The interview was broadcast on 7 September 2021 and you can listen to the full interview ( Episode 136) at My Favourite Detective.

Here is a video extract on You Tube where I am talking about DI Andy Horton.

POSTED BY: PAULINE ROWSON
SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2021 AT 7:00:23 BST

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It's back to school - DI Andy Horton has a murdered head teacher

Deadly Waters - DI Andy Horton Crime Novel Pauline Rowson

It's back to school for DI Andy Horton in DEADLY WATERS, number two in the Inspector Andy Horton series of currently fifteen.

A woman, the headteacher of struggling inner city Portsmouth school, is found brutally murdered on the Mulberry in Langstone Harbour. A note is found on the body. Have you forgotten ME? Is it simply a senseless murder by an unhinged killer or does someone close to the head have a motive for murder? As Horton delves deeper into the investigation, aided by Sergeant Cantelli, the tension mounts. With the clock ticking Horton is soon forced to take a decision that will put his life on the line.

See where DI Andy Horton crime novel Deadly Waters is set

POSTED BY: PAULINE ROWSON
SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2021 AT 6:29:09 BST

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Podcast- an audience with readers at Sandhurst Library

My podcast channel combines episodes on writing crime fiction, the background to my crime novels, characters and plots, and extracts from my crime, mystery thrillers. You can listen to the episodes on Podomatic, Spotify, Player FM Google Podcasts or on Audible with Amazon co.uk or Amazon.com where you can also find details of all my crime novels.

This episode is taken from a Q & A with an audience at Sandhurst Library, Berkshire, England. I'm answering questions on choosing characters names, getting attached to my characters and do I ever shut off from writing or thinking of plots, ideas and characters?

POSTED BY: PAULINE ROWSON
SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2021 AT 6:17:22 BST

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What's on in September 2021

September begins the countdown to the publication of number three in the 1950s set Inspector Ryga series, DEATH IN THE NETS, with a month to go to publication (although the paperback might be released sooner, this month!).

It is available for pre-order now and official publication date is 4 October 2021 when it will be released as an e book, on Kindle and in paperback.

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The setting for Inspector Ryga Mystery DEATH IN THE HARBOUR

Read more about the setting for DEATH IN THE HARBOUR and see the photographs of Newhaven in the 1950s

Ryga investigates the body in Church Ope Cove on the Island of Portland

Read the extract which will tell you more about this intriguing cove where Death in the Cove is set.

How the Isle of Portland inspired the 1950s set mystery DEATH IN THE COVE

So why the Island of Portland - read on

The Inspector Ryga 1950s set mysteries

Why did I choose to set this series in the 1950s?

My Favourite Detective Interview - DI Andy Horton

It's back to school - DI Andy Horton has a murdered head teacher

See where DI Andy Horton crime novel Deadly Waters is set

Podcast- an audience with readers at Sandhurst Library

What's on in September 2021

Read more about what's on in September 2021