Month: February 2026

Hello everyone,
I’ve had a lot of new readers join recently, so I wanted to take a moment to talk about the world of the Amy Rowlings Mystery series and what inspired me to write these 1930s cosy mysteries set in Kent. When I first started planning the books, I knew I wanted to capture the charm and atmosphere of Golden Age detective fiction — the kind of stories written by Agatha Christie and other classic authors of the era. There’s something irresistible about a British amateur sleuth solving crimes in a close‑knit village where everyone has a secret.
The series begins with Murder at the Mill, a  late 1930s cosy mystery set in the fictional Kent town of Spinton, on the edge of the Medway estuary. Amy Rowling,s my Agatha Christie-loving, sharp‑eyed heroine, finds herself drawn into a murder case that shakes the community. From there, the series explores different corners of pre‑war Kent — theatres, churches, riverside towns, markets and bustling high streets — each one offering a new puzzle, a new cast of suspects, and a fresh challenge for Amy.
Readers often tell me that the books remind them of Agatha Christie‑style mysteries, with their focus on clues, motives, and character‑driven storytelling. That’s exactly the feeling I hoped to capture: the warmth of a cosy crime novel, the intrigue of a village, or small-town murder mystery, and the charm of a world just on the brink of change. If you enjoy light‑hearted whodunits, female‑sleuth series, or historical cosy crime, then Amy’s adventures might be right up your street.
Writing these stories has been a joy, and I’m grateful for every message, review, and email I receive. If you’ve read any of the books and enjoyed them, leaving a short review on Amazon or Goodreads really helps new readers discover the series. Even a single sentence makes a difference.
Thank you for being part of Amy’s journey — and for supporting the world of pre‑war crime fiction. I’m already deep into the next mystery, and I can’t wait to share more with you soon.
Warm regards,
T.A. Belshaw

You can find the books on Amazon, wherever you live in the world. Here is the link. https://mybook.to/xA4b3g

Hello everyone,
I hope this message finds you well and enjoying a good book or two. It’s been a busy few months here, and I wanted to take a moment to share a little update from my writing desk — and to thank you for continuing to follow Amy Rowlings on her adventures through pre-war Kent.

When I first introduced Amy in Murder at the Mill, I had no idea she would grow into such a beloved character. What started as a simple idea — a young woman with a sharp mind, a love of detective fiction, and a knack for being in the wrong place at the right time — has now become a full series with a loyal and enthusiastic readership. I’m genuinely grateful for every message, review, and email that tells me Amy has kept you guessing, made you smile, or transported you back to a world on the brink of change.
The latest books in the series have been a joy to write. Each one lets me explore a different corner of pre‑war Kent, from quiet villages and bustling towns to the atmospheric Medway estuary. I’ve always loved this period — the fashions, the films, the sense of community — and it’s been wonderful to see readers connect with it too.

If you’ve enjoyed any of the Amy Rowlings mysteries, one of the most helpful things you can do is leave a short review on Amazon or Goodreads. It doesn’t need to be long — even a single sentence makes a real difference. Reviews help new readers discover the series, and they give the books a fighting chance in a very crowded marketplace.
Unfortunately, health issues have prevented me from working on the next instalment, but I’m hoping that things are improving enough to enable me to return to the driver’s seat and get on with Murder Night, which will be book 7 in the  Amy Rowlings Golden Age Mystery series. Books 8 and 9 are already in the memory banks.  Amy, as always,  will be trying to inveigle her way into a police investigation, and the town of Spinton will  be just as full of secrets as ever.
Thank you again for your support. It means more than you know.
Warm regards,
T.A. Belshaw