Who’s this? Someone is presenting themselves as Poppy Ellis, owner

of rural England’s Tibbyhill Lane Teashop, and offering catering service

to the...

Marilyn Leach
Marilyn Leach

Marilyn Leach has enjoyed writing for the stage as well as for publication. She became a “dyed in the wool” British enthusiast, after visiting England where she discovered her roots. Having made good friends there demands that she returns to visit them often. She relishes reading and writing British mysteries and lives lakeside near the Colorado foothills. 

Hey all, my Tibbyhill Lane Tea Shop mystery series now has books 1, 2, and 3 available as a set. I'm working on book 4, a Christmas mystery. I hope you enjoy reading my stories as I do writing them. Cheers, Marilyn

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Fake Cakes: A Tibbyhill Lane Teashop Mystery

Who’s this? Someone is presenting themselves as Poppy Ellis, owner
of rural England’s Tibbyhill Lane Teashop, and offering catering service
to the gentry. The real Poppy is stunned and the situation detonates
when the imposter is found dead. Considered a simple accident, Poppy
and Andrew St John, her solicitor and love interest, expose the death as
...

Tea for Too Many: A Tibbyhill Lane Tea Shop Mystery

When a shady Tibbyhill newcomer dies suspiciously, suspects bloom like tea leaves.

Poppy’s flattered when a new arrival to the village, Donovan Drake, takes a distinctive interest in her. He puts in a special tea order, and she promises to personally deliver it, much to Andrew St John’s chagrin. But when she arrives at Stanwold Hall, Poppy finds...

Who Lit the Whistling Kettle?: A Tibbyhill Lane Mystery

Something’s burning at Tibbyhill Lane Teashop and it’s not the scones.

Poppy Ellis has exchanged London urban grind for a rural waterside teashop. But her kettle’s not the only thing firing up and her two spirited aunts keep the heat on high.
When a boat docked outside Poppy’s back door bursts into flames on opening day, a loved one is fingered by...