M.C. Beaton is the internationally bestselling author of both the Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series, as well as numerous Regency romances. Her books have been translated into 17 languages and her Agatha Raisin mysteries have been made into an Acorn/Sky TV series starring Ashley Jensen. M.C. Beaton is consistently the most borrowed UK adult author in British libraries. A long-time friend of M. C. Beaton, R.W. Green has written numerous works of fiction and non-fiction. He lives in Surrey with his family and a black Labrador called Flynn. Graeme Malcolm's theatre credits include the Broadway production of Aida and the Lincoln Center productions of Hapgood and Death of the King's Horseman as well as the national tour of Madame Butterfly. He has appeared on television in Law and Order and on British television with Laurence Olivier in Mr Halpern and Mr Johnson.
'Beaton and Green do a superb job keeping the red herrings coming and the plot twists jumping out at you until the finale.' (on Death of a Green-Eyed Monster) -- Bookreporter 'A fine mix of eccentric characters, vivid landscape, and engaging mystery.' (on Death of a Liar) -- Booklist, starred 'The much-loved Hamish Macbeth series ... a beguiling blend of wry humour and sharp observations of rural life.' (on Death of a Ghost) -- Good Book Guide