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.