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On Deadly Tides: A Penny Brannigan Mystery Kindle Edition

by Elizabeth J. Duncan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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With a picturesque black and white lighthouse, pebble beaches and stunning views of sea and mountains, the island of Anglesey off the coast of North Wales is the perfect place for an idyllic mid-summer painting holiday.
And watercolour artist, businesswoman, and amateur sleuth Penny Brannigan is enjoying the retreat enormously - until she discovers the body of a New Zealand journalist on a secluded beach just as the tide is going out, threatening to take the body with it.
The post mortem reveals the victim died from injuries "consistent with a fall from a great height," and the death is ruled accidental. But Penny thinks there's more to the story. Curious how the victim came to such an untimely end at this most inhospitable spot, she uncovers a link to a mysterious disappearance several years earlier.
And as her holiday romance with a wildlife photographer turns to love, she learns some truths about herself, too, that surprise her.
As the winds of change blow through Penny's own life, she sets sail on a friendly tide for a future she never dreamed possible, in a beautiful place she never imagined
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    Penny Brannigan Mysteries
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Praise for On Deadly Tides:
“Fans of this long-running series will delight in both the mystery and the romance that bids to change the heroine’s life.”
—Kirkus Reviews

"Duncan skillfully takes her classic village mystery series in a new direction."
—Publishers Weekly

"Charming, elegantly written, [and] clever."
—Seattle Book Review

“Highly recommended!”
—MyShelf

“Another solid story featuring the great character Penny Brannigan.”
—Red Carpet Crash

“An awesome read!”
—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

Praise for Remembering the Dead:
"A soupçon of history and a whiff of lost romance combine for an unpredictable mystery."
—Kirkus Reviews

"For series fans and lovers of Welsh history and lore."  
—Publishers Weekly

"This cozy contains numerous plot twists and is steeped in Welsh history, populated with full-bodied characters, and surrounded by lovingly described Welsh and Irish locales."
—Booklist

"The charming characters will appeal to Jane K. Cleland's readers."
—Library Journal

Praise for the Penny Brannigan Mysteries:
"Right up there with the best."
—Kirkus Reviews on A Brush with Death

“[An] inviting picture of life in rural Wales.”
―Publishers Weekly

“Duncan paints a lovely portrait and then ratchets up the suspense at all the right moments.”
—British Heritage Travel on Murder is for Keeps

“It’s easy to see why this is an award-winning series.
—Criminal Element
 
“She evokes the Welsh landscape and character with as much affection as any writer this side of Dylan Thomas.”
—Toronto Star

“Duncan holds the interest of her readers with snappy dialogue and a well-plotted build-up…..Duncan excels at bringing her characters to life. .”
—Mystery Scene Magazine

“Duncan is a born storyteller whose ability to create appealing characters, evoke a strong sense of place, and fashion a clever plot are accompanied by another gift: a faculty for writing flawlessly smooth prose.”
—Richmond Times-Dispatch

“[S]torytelling with polished exposition, pacing and edgy dialogue. Characters sparkle, and the dark side that lurks just at the edge of most innocent scenes is drawn with skill and depth. A must-read.”
—Hamilton Spectator on The Cold Light of Mourning

“Duncan has a fine eye for detail, plays fair with the clues, and creates engaging characters.”
—Globe and Mail

About the Author

Elizabeth J. Duncan is a winner of the Bloody Words Best Light Mystery Award and has been a finalist for the Agatha and Arthur Ellis Awards. She has worked as a writer and editor for some of Canada's largest newspapers, including the Ottawa Citizen and Hamilton Spectator. Duncan is a faculty member of the Humber School for Writers. She lives in Toronto, Canada and enjoys spending time each year in North Wales.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084V85BT8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books (November 10, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 283 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1643854682
  • Customer Reviews:
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Elizabeth J Duncan is the author of the award-winning, well-established Penny Brannigan mystery series set in North Wales. In November, 2015, her second series, Shakespeare in the Catskills, launched with the publication of Untimely Death.

Elizabeth enjoys swimming, baking, reading and watching British crime dramas.

She lives in Toronto and spends several months each year in North Wales.

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  • P. L. Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
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    I used to read Elizabeth Duncan devotedly, and don't know why I stopped! It's a truly excellent series, and I'll recommend it to everybody!
    I'm going back and picking up the ones I missed!

    In this latest, Penny Brannigan is on a painting course in her beloved Wales, and, on the beach, she finds the body of a young woman she has just met. Naturally, she becomes closely involved in resolving the murder mystery. She also meets another person while on this painting course who will have a future-changing impact on her life.

    Please, Elizabeth, don't let this be the last Penny Brannigan!
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  • Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love and mystery, what can be more intriguing?
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021
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    I like being part of Menny Brannigan's world. Duncan's writing style draws me into a comfy yet true mystery setting. Once again she has achieved wrting a dreary day read, time on a bus read or simply relaxing at the beach. Can't wait for the next Penny Brannigan mystery.
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  • CCJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Penny Brannigan mystery!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021
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    I really enjoy this series, the characters are interesting and descriptions of the surrounding area are enjoyable. This book was written as if to wrap up loose ends for all the characters in order to end the series. I hope it isn’t the end but if it is it was done very well.
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  • City kitty
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Cosy
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2021
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    A positive reading experience with familiar and sympathetic characters.
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  • Dr. Cynthia Smith Goodwin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Changes, changes
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020
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    I’ve been waiting for the next Penny Brannigan book for a long time and have enjoyed the series. I have to say, though, that when I read the notes about this one, I was dismayed by the changes taking place in Penny’s life. I guess with the pandemic and all that accompanies it, I wanted reassuring sameness instead of change. By the end, though, I found that Penny had returned to her (my) friends in her village and all was well. I recommend this book.
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  • Cozy Mystery Book Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Duncan knows how to draw readers in....
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2020
    On Deadly Tides is the eleventh book in the Penny Brannigan mystery series by Elizabeth J. Duncan and the first book in the series that I have had the pleasure of reading.....and boy was it an awesome read !! On Deadly Tides felt like it could have been a stand alone book or the first in a new series.

    Main character Penny Brannigan and her friend Alwynne are on a girl's get away weekend to a motel for a painting retreat with actor turned painter, Bill Ward. On the friday evening there is a welcoming party in the bar of the hotel and Alwynne goes to bed early so Penny is on her own. Penny meets two people Colin Campbell and Jessica Graham both there seperately. Colin is a wildlife photographer in town to take photos of local wildlife and Jessica is in town to write about local interests as well as look into an old case of a missing person. The three of them share a table in the bar and get know each other.

    After parting ways Penny doesn't think much of Jessica until the next morning while her and Alwynne are at the local lighthouse setting up to paint it and its surroundings when Penny looks down the cliff at the beach below and sees Jessica's lifeless body. After it is investigated it is ruled that Jessica's death was an accident. Only Penny can't help thinking there is more to it especially seeing as the backpack that Jessica had with her friday night was no where to be found. It wasn't at the scene or in her hotel room.

    When Jessica's mother, Louise, comes to claim her body her and Penny hit it off and soon agree that there is more to Jessica's "accident". Unfortunately the police cannot just go on what someone thinks or feels and do not take things seriously until Louise is poisoned one night at the hotel.

    Now that the police are looking into Jessica's death Penny can concentrate on her growing feelings for Colin. The two have spent some time together and have been keeping in touch. But when Colin gets on board with his curiousity on Jessica's death as well, Penny will allow him to assist her in investigating.....

    On Deadly Tides will capture readers attention immediately and they will want to solve Jessica's murder also. They will also be drawn to the storyline behind the missing person case from seven years ago. And who cannot be curious when a new relationship is blossoming..... Duncan will draw the reader in and as you get lost in the story you will be powerless to shut the book....not that you will want to. It is always a treat when you are reading a cozy mystery to have a love story intertwined in the story and Duncan has aced that as well. Whether you are a long time fan and have read the previous books or you are reading On Deadly Tides and this is the first book of this series that you have read, you will be a devoted fan !!
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  • awr1949
    3.0 out of 5 stars Easy Read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2021
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    I was born in North Wales and trace my ancestors to Anglesey so it was with delight that I read this book and knew some of the places mentioned. It is a murder mystery combined with a love story - what more could you want? A lovely book to take with you on a getaway.
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  • Linda M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars On Deadly Tides - Penny Brannigan Mysteries....what can I say?
    Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2021
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    What a book! Had me guessing right ‘till the end. Absolutely worth the wait for this book. You will love it! Hoping for another in the series.
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  • Ellen Dorothy Young
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge a book by it's cover.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2021
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    I have read all Penny Brannigan books and have enjoyed everyone.
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  • amanda jot
    4.0 out of 5 stars an entertaining, but light read.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2022
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    very readable
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  • Phil
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2020
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    This is a great read. The best of the series. Elizabeth just keeps getting stronger, and it definitely makes me want to take a trip to Wales. Soon I hope.
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  • gm
    5.0 out of 5 stars prompt delivery
    Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2021
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    A very nice read by an enjoyable author
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