DCI Kelso Strang has already been led to believe that something very odd is going on around the prosperous fishing village of Tarleton in Southeast Scotland when the Serious Rural Crime Squad is called in to investigate the ugly murder of a young organic farmer. But he is quite unprepared and struggles when he is struck by the worst tragedy of his career; through a chance encounter with a young advocate, Catriona Fleming, he finds the support he needs from her mother, the retired DI Marjory Fleming, who has been through it all before.
Hi Aline,
I’m so excited to read your latest book! Congratulations! I do miss our little chats on twitter and I hope you have been happy and healthy. I’ve been quite busy with my work in the archives and spoiling my grandson. I’ve decided to retire in April 2026 and move to Edmonton, Alberta to be closer to him. I am also still hoping to go to Australia next year to visit my daughter who teaches at the University of Melbourne, and who also loves your books!
With much affection,
Mary Grace Kosta
Hi Grace
Good to hear from you again, and thank you for your kind words. Yes, I too miss the chats on twitter but for some reason they locked my account and wouldn’t let me back on.
Your retirement plans sound good, and it will be exciting to look forward to your Australia trip. We moved too a few years ago and now live in a village in Kent, near my daughter but unfortunately not so near our son who’s still in Edinburgh, however this year we will be there for Christmas.I can recommend a change of scene! We love it here and felt it gave us so much energy and interest to make new friends in a truly lovely place.
With love and all good wishes for Christmas and much happiness in your exciting new life.
Aline
Thank you I have missed the Big Marge books as a keen lover of all things Galloway. Keep them coming please.
Thank you so much for your kind words – a lovely boost as I sit down at my desk this morning! I’m happy to say there is a new book, Truth to Tell, coming out in May, featuring Kelso Strang but now of course the latest Galloway news as well!
All good wishes
Aline