Sir Gus’ quiet life is shattered when a simple mission spirals into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Forced to seek refuge at his sister June’s mysterious country house, Gus finds himself trapped in a labyrinth of hidden passages and long-buried secrets.
As a cast of intriguing characters converges at Beck House, including the ruthless Sir Cornelius Pierce-Smyth and a group of resourceful women with hidden talents, Gus must unravel a web of lies, betrayal, and espionage before it’s too late. With his loyal Pekingese, Boo, at his side, can Gus protect his sister, clear his name, and prevent a national scandal?
Set in the aftermath of the Great War, where old hierarchies are crumbling and women are fighting for their place in society, “The Secrets of Beck House” is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue. Author Sylvia Collins masterfully blends historical detail with heart-pounding action, creating a world where nothing is as it seems and danger lurks behind every corner.
Don’t miss this free novella from the Beck House historical mysteries series by Author Sylvia Collins. Where Downton Abbey meets Charlie’s Angels.
Despite the unkind remarks of schoolteachers about her written English, Sylvia Collins began a bold new chapter in her sixth decade—writing about the past. With the help of a wonderful editor, her great-grandfather’s legacy, and a vivid imagination, the Beck House series was born.
It all began while researching her great-grandfather, Police Superintendent Beck, for a family history project. A story began to take shape—one that reimagined his wife and daughter’s lives in the quiet Dorset town of Beaminster. With a few creative liberties (including “killing him off”), Sylvia crafted the characters of Dorsetshire Daughters. The novel took six years and countless rewrites, during which she also wrote four other books—including her free novella, The Secrets of Beck House.
