Flight of Fancy — Evelyn James

Clara Fitzgerald is irresistably drawn to the reckless but charming Captain O'Harris and his daring attempt to cross the Atlantic in his biplane 'White Buzzard'. O'Harris is drawn to Brighton's first female detective because of a family mystery that has long haunted him. Can Clara discover the truth about the death of Goddard O'Harris and the reason his body mysteriously vanished?Torn between her feelings for Captain O'Harris and exposing the truth, Clara must unravel a decade old puzzle that will change everyone's perceptions of the O'Harris family.What was the real nature of Goddard's relationship with his wife? What secrets does the affable Colonel Brandt hold? Was Goddard murdered or was it a dreadful accident? And could the killer still be alive?Delving into the underbelly of 1920s Brighton society Clara braves personal threats and her own fears to reveal the truth about the Goddard O'Harris mystery.Praise for Evelyn James:"...a really engaging storyteller who evokes, with such a light touch, the disturbing happenings associated with 'the room'. ...brilliantly observed details and observations in this story created a very authentic world that drew me in"The Asham Award for 'The Room'"I really enjoyed this book, and could not put it down I hope there will be some more of this series."The Clara Fitzgerald Mysteries: Memories of the DeadAbout the AuthorEvelyn James is best known for her historical non-fiction, but has always had a passion for telling stories. She has written for the Daily Mirror and has had short stories featured in a number of anthologies, along with being long-listed for the prestigious Asham Award in 2010. She came second place in the Rider Haggard Literary Award for her short story on the perils of immortality and will soon be featured in the Great Escape short story anthology.The Clara Fitzgerald mysteries were inspired by her non-fiction work on Brighton society and WWI. Set in the buzzing 1920s, the mysteries revolve around a world on the cusp of change and still struggling to deal with the horrors of the last five years.If you enjoyed this story check out Memories of the Dead, the first story in the Clara Fitzgerald series.Follow Red Raven Publications at www.facebook.com/RedRavenPublications