The House of Women by Alison Taylor

A house of sin, a house of murder…

Lonely, ageing and chronically ill, Ned Jones is found dead on sweltering summer afternoon in his rooms. Everyone assumes he died of natural causes. But after the post-mortem suggests otherwise, Detective Chief Inspector Michael McKenna and his team become involved.

In search of Ned’s killer, McKenna visits the house of Edith Harris, where Ned lodged. But fragile, neurotic Edith and her three enigmatic daughters – Annie, Mina and Phoebe – spring one surprise after another on McKenna. 

Slowly, McKenna begins to unravel a story of scholarship and greed, deceit and twisted loyalties, where the sins of the past, as well as the present, are avenged on innocent and guilty alike…

The House of Women is a mesmerising crime thriller that is perfect for fans of Nicci French, Aline Templeton and Elizabeth George. 

Alison Taylor has lived in North Wales for many years. She held senior childcare posts with the former Gwynedd County Council. She has been instrumental in exposing institutional child abuse, and in 1996 won the Campaign for Freedom of Information Award in this area. Her interests include classical and baroque music, art and writing.