Dotty Sayers is back - but some truths should never go under the hammer.Taking over a prestigious Cotswold auction house should be a dream come true for antiques expert Dotty Sayers. But when a scandal involving its owners hits the headlines, the business teeters on the brink of collapse, and Dotty must fight to keep its doors open. Amid the cluttered antiques and dusty heirlooms of a routine house clearance, Dotty uncovers a discovery tied to a long-concealed secret. But as she digs deeper, it becomes clear someone will do anything to keep the truth from coming to light. Dotty’s best friend, Keya Varma, is balancing life as the owner of the bustling Waterwheel Café with her first job as a crime scene manager. But what starts as a nervous first assignment soon pulls her into a case that connects unexpectedly to Dotty’s unsettling discovery. As the two friends join forces, their search for answers pulls them into a world of long-buried secrets and lies. With threats looming and danger closing in, Dotty and Keya must rely on their courage and the support of their loved ones to uncover the truth before it shatters the quiet heart of rural life. Going once, going twice… make the winning bid with An Auction of Secrets today!

Summer is in full swing in the Cotswolds… but not everyone is playing fair!Dotty Sayers, antiques expert and amateur sleuth, is looking forward to an idyllic afternoon of sunshine, cream teas, and village rivalry at the final of a local ladies’ cricket festival. Keya Varma, café owner and part-time crime scene expert, is delighted to be on the pitch with family and friends. The stakes are high but it’s all in good spirit… until a teammate is found dead. At first, the death seems like a tragic accident, but when Keya is appointed crime scene manager and evidence starts turning up outside the boundary, suspicion begins to spread. With lies spinning like a tricky googly and secrets lurking in the outfield, Dotty and Keya must team up with the local police to cut through a pitch of grudges, hidden motives, and long-buried betrayals. Off the pitch, Dotty is facing doubts of her own. Can she let go of her fears and commit to a future with Zach? With a murder to solve and the game underway, can Dotty, Keya, and their unlikely team of village cricketers spot the real villain before someone else gets bowled out? A Wicket of Lies is the second book in Victoria Tait’s Cotswold Antique Mystery series, a feel-good whodunnit brimming with village life, vintage treasures, and cricketing rivalries. With determined sleuths, loyal friendships, and a community bound by justice, it’s a wonderfully English mystery with heart. Keep your eye on the ball and uncover the truth in A Wicket of Lies today!

It’s panto season in the Cotswolds - but all is not as it seems on stage.Winter has settled over the Cotswolds, and Dotty Sayers and her friends are in the spotlight as part of the local amateur dramatics pantomime production of Jack and the Beanstalk. With costumes to sew, lines to memorise, and rehearsals to juggle, the village is buzzing with excitement. But on opening night, the show comes to an abrupt halt when a cast member dies on stage. As whispers of foul play sweep through the audience, Dotty and her friend Keya are drawn into a mystery that’s anything but make-believe. With suspects lurking in the wings and a tangle of alibis to unravel, the pair must tread carefully to uncover the truth. Can they solve the case before the final curtain falls, or will the killer steal the show? Take your seat for a charming performance of A Pantomime of Peril today!