DANGER AT DARKMOOR PARK
The Audacious Sisterhood of Smoke & Fire Series: Book 3
Hidden treasure. Murder. Mystery. Romance.
All while snowbound at Christmas.
While trapped by a blizzard at a remote country manor house over the Christmas holidays, a school headmistress teams up with a charismatic doctor to solve a murder and hunt for hidden treasure.
But can she trust the man who has stolen her heart?
Selena Taylor is thrilled to cohost a Christmas house party at Darkmoor Park, the beautiful Yorkshire estate she will one day inherit. But a massive snowstorm hits the area, and no one can leave. When one of the guests dies after giving Selena a cryptic clue to a cache of hidden money, she suspects that he was murdered.
Dr. Adrian Scott arrives out of the blizzard and he and Selena, fueled by a burning mutual attraction, team up to investigate both mysteries—a thrilling hunt for hidden treasure and the search for a ruthless killer—while trapped with guests who all seem to be hiding a secret.
When another guest dies and she starts receiving threatening notes, Selena realizes that she is in terrible danger, pursued by a relentless villain and involved with a man whose touch makes her heart race but who may be hiding a deadly secret of his own.
COMING OCTOBER 28, 2025!
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“Danger at Darkmoor Park is a wonderful and delightful finale to James’s trilogy, The Audacious Sisterhood of Smoke and Fire. When guests arrive at a sumptuous manor house for a Christmas holiday, little do they know that — once snowed-in — murder and mayhem will ensue. As in the best Agatha Christie tale, James keeps the twists and turns coming, and the tension and romance high, until we sigh over her rich and deeply satisfying conclusion. A perfect tale for this season and late nights by the fire. Enjoy!” —Katherine Reay, bestselling author of The London House and The English Masterpiece
“A snowbound country house party over the holidays is the splendid setting for Syrie James’s latest Victorian mystery. Murder, romance, hidden treasure, and an intrepid heroine all come together in James’s skillful hands to create a wonderfully atmospheric story in the best Gothic tradition. Fans of Agatha Christie and Daphne du Maurier will be thrilled with Danger at Darkmoor Park!” —Vanessa Kelly, bestselling author of The Emma Knightley Mysteries
“A holiday whodunit perfect for those who want their Christmas mysteries to be no less cozy than they are chilling.” —Claudia Gray, NYT bestselling author of the Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney series
“Danger at Darkmoor Park has it all, including a snowy setting, captivating mystery, and sweet romance. Syrie James is an expert at bringing details to life, and I could almost smell the pine scent of the Christmas tree and hear the wind whistling outside the frosty windows of Darkmoor Park. Readers won't want to miss the latest installment of the Audacious Sisterhood of Smoke and Fire Series this season! It's the perfect holiday read." —Mary Winters, Edgar Award-nominated author of The Lady of Letters historical mystery series
“A romantic whodunit set during a Victorian Christmas house party. A likeable heroine and a handsome, mysterious doctor search for a hidden fortune and a murderer. Will love or danger find them first? If you like Jane Austen and Agatha Christie, you’ll enjoy this one, too. Can be read on its own or as part of the series." —Julie Klassen, author of Whispers at Painswick Court
“Yorkshire at Christmastime, a deadly manor-house party, nods to Agatha Christie, and a treasure hunt helping to fuel a swoonworthy Victorian-era mystery romance make Danger at Darkmoor Park a fabulous read and a wonderfully thrilling finale to James’s Audacious Sisterhood of Smoke and Fire trilogy. You’re going to love this one!" —Celeste Connally, USA Today bestselling author of the Lady Petra Inquires mysteries
“Gorgeously written, evocative of both the festive season and the era in which it is set, Danger at Darkmoor Park is an absolute page-turner. Syrie James perfectly blends a beautifully developing romance—almost as full of twists and turns as the mystery itself—as the story weaves its way around the halls and chambers of this Gothic mansion. Perfect reading to curl up with as the nights draw in, especially for fans of Agatha Christie and Daphne du Maurier." —Cassandra Grafton, author of the The Little Cornish Cove series
“A murderous house party with slow burn romance. Selena Taylor is a clever and engaging heroine who is both a schoolteacher and a sleuth. The doctor, her romantic interest, is a mysterious stranger who may know more than he's saying. Together they try to solve the murders before more guests die. It's the perfect cozy mystery for Christmastime!" —Samantha Larsen, author of the A Lady Librarian Mystery series
“A festive mystery brimming with romance, thrills, and sumptuous historical detail. With her signature charming prose, Syrie James keeps readers guessing as we follow an intrepid heroine through snowy twists and turns. Jane Eyre meets Tommy and Tuppence, this Victorian-set whodunit is a cozy Christmas delight!" —Julia Seales, bestselling author of A Most Agreeable Murder
“Danger at Darkmoor Park kept me gripped from beginning to end. I loved the snowy atmosphere, the romantic tension, the brooding Gothic and the delightful heroine and hero. Perfect reading for all those who grew up with Daphne du Maurier and Victoria Holt.” —Susannah Fullerton, author of Jane Austen and Crime and Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them
“Danger at Darkmoor Park is one for lovers of traditional closed room mysteries. With a nod to Christie, it ticks all the boxes … a snowbound English mansion at Christmas, a cast of characters harbouring secrets, a mysterious stranger and a heroine willing to put her life on the line to bring a killer to justice. Perfect holiday reading!” —A.M. Stuart, author of The Harriet Gordon Mysteries
“Serves up delicious winks at Agatha Christie and Jane Austen. But wait—there's more! Spotting Syrie James's "Easter eggs" embedded in this cozy Christmas mystery adds an extra dash of spice to the page-turning romantic suspense." —Leslie Carroll, author (as Amanda Elyot) of By A Lady
“A deliciously atmospheric Victorian mystery! Snowbound at a remote manor with a handsome doctor, a clever headmistress must navigate deadly secrets, and a killer among the guests—all while guarding her heart. James weaves murder, romance, and Christmas magic into an utterly unputdownable page-turner. This novel is perfect for fans of classic Gothic mysteries with a thrilling romantic twist!” —Elizabeth Mahon, author of Scandalous Women
“Syrie James has written an absorbing murder mystery in the tradition of Agatha Christie. Plenty of twists and turns keep you guessing right up to the end. The characters are vividly drawn and the setting at the snowed-in Darkmoor Park adds to the suspense. Highly recommended as a rollicking good read." —Carol M. Cram, author of The Choir and The Towers of Tuscany
“Another fabulous romantic mystery from Syrie James! With all the things you want in a romantic mystery – manor house, interesting cast of characters, weather that forces everyone inside, suspicious happenings, a smart woman and a late-arriving handsome stranger—DANGER AT DARKMOOR PARK is a delicious story that will keep you guessing! I loved the characters, each one interesting and somehow suspicious, and especially loved the attraction and developing relationship between Selena and Dr. Scott. An exciting and appealing read!” —Terri Brisbin, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of A Lady’s Agreement
The Audacious Sisterhood of Smoke & Fire Series
Book 1 - The Mysteries of Pendowar Hall
Book 2 - The Secrets of Thorndale Manor
Book 3 - Danger at Darkmoor Park (Due out 10/28/25)
READ AN EXCERPT from DANGER AT DARKMOOR PARK
READ SYRIE'S BLOG about the inspiration behind DANGER AT DARKMOOR PARK
Published by: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.Release Date: October 28, 2025