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Whisky Valley

By Joan Sauers
Series: A Rose McHugh Mystery
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A missing violinist. A rising flood. A race against time. Intrigue, music and danger collide in Whisky Valley. After nearly being murdered last year, Rose McHugh battles anxiety as she uses her investigative skills to find her son's best friend, a famous violinist who is missing... Read More
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From the intriguing Echo Lake, Rose McHugh, curious historian-turned-detective, returns to solve her next compelling mystery in the moody Southern Highlands.

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A missing violinist. A rising flood. A race against time. Intrigue, music and danger collide in Whisky Valley.

After nearly being murdered last year, Rose McHugh battles anxiety as she uses her investigative skills to find her son's best friend, a famous violinist who is missing along with his priceless violin.

As floodwaters rise, Rose uncovers secrets and lies among the missing man's fellow musicians, as well as their patron and her enigmatic psychologist husband.

But when a body is found, can Rose shield her son from suspicion?

Praise for Whisky Valley:

'An intoxicating blend of suspense and melody, Whisky Valley hits all the right notes. A must-read for fans of cosy crime with a touch of mystery and a load of charm.' Joanna Jenkins, author of How to Kill a Client

'Joan Sauers masterfully intertwines intrigue, romance, dogs, and the beauty of the Australian landscape. Her vivid storytelling pulls you into a compelling world you won't be in a hurry to leave. There is a cosy quality to Whisky Valley, but it's cosy with a bite as the reader rushes towards the final dramatic showdown.' Vikki Petraitis, author of The Unbelieved

Praise for Echo Lake:

'As cosy as it is compulsive, Sauers brings the eerie beauty of winter in the Southern Highlands to life. A highly recommended, vivid read!' Jacqueline Bublitz, author of Leave the Girls Behind

'Not just a whodunnit, Echo Lake also contemplates what makes for a good life, reminds the reader of the importance of historical truth and throws in a ghost story for good measure.' Maryrose Cuskelly, author of The Cane

'Move over Miss Marple. With its indefatigable heroine, mist-shrouded setting, cast of quirky characters and as many trips to the pub as there are mysteries to solve, Echo Lake is cosy crime at its dynamic, atmospheric best - and Sauers is certainly a writer to watch.' Anna Downes, author of The Shadow House

'Full of atmosphere; the very landscape echoes both freedom and foreboding. Rose McHugh, middle-aged and newly single, is a convincing, compelling and intelligent protagonist who stumbles onto a mystery and won't let it go.' Vikki Petraitis, author of The Unbelieved

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  • Echo Lake
    In the sleepy, scenic Southern Highlands of New South Wales, a beautiful young woman goes missing. Six years later, recently divorced historian Rose McHugh leaves the city to start a new life in the Highlands and finds a roll of film buried in her back garden. On it are photos of the missing woman. Against the advice of an enigmatic...
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  • Whisky Valley
    A missing violinist. A rising flood. A race against time. Intrigue, music and danger collide in Whisky Valley. After nearly being murdered last year, Rose McHugh battles anxiety as she uses her investigative skills to find her son's best friend, a famous violinist who is missing along with his priceless violin. As floodwaters rise, Rose uncovers secrets and lies among...
    By Joan Sauers
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  • Murder at Thornwood Park
    ‘Amateur sleuth Rose McHugh is back, and this time the trail leads to a crumbling Southern Highlands mansion steeped in secrets. Brimming with atmosphere and intrigue, Murder at Thornwood Park is equal parts cosy mystery and compelling thriller.’ Kate Horan, author of The Inheritance When historian Rose McHugh is left a mysterious bequest after the death of the reclusive heiress...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761471346

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 384

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Joan Sauers Series: A Rose McHugh Mystery

About the Author

Born in New York, Joan Sauers is a screenwriter, producer and author who worked in London, Los Angeles and New York before settling in Australia. She has lectured in screenwriting in Sydney, London, Paris, Berlin and Casablanca, and has had seventeen books published in Australia, the United States, India and Japan. Joan has written for television series including Heartbreak High, Wakefield and Ladies in Black, and currently has a YA romance in development with Princess Pictures. She lives in the Southern Highlands in a small cottage across the garden from her daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons.

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  • Echo Lake
    In the sleepy, scenic Southern Highlands of New South Wales, a beautiful young woman goes missing. Six years later, recently divorced historian Rose McHugh leaves the city to start a new life in the Highlands and finds a roll of film buried in her back garden. On it are photos of the missing woman. Against the advice of an enigmatic...
    By Joan Sauers
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  • Murder at Thornwood Park
    ‘Amateur sleuth Rose McHugh is back, and this time the trail leads to a crumbling Southern Highlands mansion steeped in secrets. Brimming with atmosphere and intrigue, Murder at Thornwood Park is equal parts cosy mystery and compelling thriller.’ Kate Horan, author of The Inheritance When historian Rose McHugh is left a mysterious bequest after the death of the reclusive heiress...
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