Murder at Polgwynn Cove

When recently divorced investigative journalist Oliver Harding retreats to Cornwall to take up a quiet life as the new lighthouse keeper of Polgwynn Cove, he expects solitude and salty sea air—but not a corpse on the cliffs. Dogged by his loyal Border Collie Tinker, Oliver uncovers a murder that appears tied to an environmental activist’s shocking death and buried secrets from a Victorian smuggling ring. Despite warnings from Detective Inspector Catrin Trevelyan to keep out of police business, Oliver follows cryptic entries in yellowed ship logs and stumbles into a treacherous web of village loyalties, hidden tunnels, and illicit trades that span generations.

With help from Mrs Penrose, the shrewd retired postmistress turned Morse-expert, and despite the formidable DI Trevelyan’s initial disdain, Oliver must reignite his sharp investigative passion. He soon discovers a high-tech criminal network using advanced drone technology and ancient mine shafts for "silent deliveries" – a chilling blend of past and cutting-edge crime. But as a furious storm threatens to cut off the cove from the outside world, Oliver grapples with old journalistic demons and mounting personal danger. Can he outwit a ruthless killer and expose the truth before the next tide washes away his only clues, or will Polgwynn Cove become his final, silent resting place?

“Murder at Polgwynn Cove” is a witty, character-driven coastal mystery where every flicker of the lighthouse could reveal—or hide—the truth. Join Oliver Harding and his exceptional canine assistant Tinker in a thrilling investigation that blends quaint village intrigue with a high-stakes, modern conspiracy. This atmospheric puzzle set by the sea delivers everything you crave in a cozy crime—and then some.

Codan Deloreen is a German-British author. Raised on the windswept coast of Cornwall, he developed an early fascination for mysterious stories and maritime folklore. Today, he divides his time between Berlin and New York, drawing creative energy from both cities. His stories – sometimes suspenseful, sometimes humorous – are shaped by his curiosity for human quirks and his love of atmospheric settings. Whether told in words, images, or ink, Codan’s work resonates beyond the page.



Investigative journalist Oliver Harding becomes lighthouse keeper in Cornwall, where he and his loyal dog Tinker uncover a deadly secret tied to Victorian smugglers—will he solve the cosy crime before the next tide washes away the clues? weniger anzeigen expand_less