We’re thrilled to announce that Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired three more books in Amanda Ashby’s beloved Widows’ Detective Club cosy crime series, now a bestseller in Italy. Ginny Cole and her fellow widows will be back solving mysteries in the idyllic village of Little Shaw, with the next instalment, The Widows’ Guide to Dead Locks, arriving in April 2027.
Amanda comments,
“Squeal! I’m so happy to be heading back to Little Shaw and writing more books in this series with the amazing Emily Gowers, and the entire Storm team, who continue to be completely delightful!”
Emily says,
“It’s wonderful to see the Widows’ Detective Club winning hearts across the globe, and it’s no surprise, because Amanda’s writing is completely irresistible. Working with her is an absolute joy, and I’m absolutely thrilled to bring three more of her brilliantly funny, warm-hearted mysteries to readers. Ginny and the widows have so many more surprises – and murder boards – in store.”
You can follow Amanda’s latest updates on Instagram and Facebook, or visit her website.
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