by Robin Wickens
Welcome to Bracken Hollow, a charming English village where cream teas, community secrets, and crime all have their place.
Retired schoolteacher Mabel Hesketh is ready for a quieter life. With her beloved tabby cat Marmalade and her best friend Nora by her side, she opens The Steamy Teapot, hoping to serve up nothing more dangerous than an extra-strong cup of Earl Grey. But when a regular patron is found dead under suspicious (and sticky) circumstances, Mabel’s plans for peaceful retirement unravel faster than a dropped knitting project.
The local constabulary seems all too keen to close the case—but Mabel knows the villagers better than anyone, and something doesn’t add up. With Nora's relentless curiosity, a suspiciously nervous baker, and a secret recipe that might just be worth killing for, Mabel finds herself drawn into a puzzle where everyone has something to hide.
Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Agatha Raisin, and The Thursday Murder Club, Sweet Secrets and Sinister Scones is the first in a delightful new series of cosy mysteries packed with charm, community, and a dash of danger.
Pour a cup, grab a scone, and settle in. Bracken Hollow is waiting…
Robin Wickens writes heartfelt, nature-inspired stories for curious children with big imaginations and muddy knees. Blending gentle adventure with meaningful themes, Robin’s books invite young readers to look more closely at the world around them—and at the friends who walk it with them.
Robin Wickens, affectionately known as the Rob of Rob’s Books, is a retired veteran who has seamlessly transitioned from serving his country to captivating imaginations with his literary creations. With a profound passion for fantasy and folklore, Robin’s work often explores mystical realms where mythical creatures thrive and the extraordinary becomes part of everyday life. As both an author and publisher, Robin writes heartfelt, nature-inspired stories for curious children with big imaginations and muddy knees. Blending gentle adventure with meaningful themes, his books invite young readers to look more closely at the world around them—and at the friends who walk it with them. Through Rob’s Books, Robin publishes across a wide range of genres, including: Children’s Picture Books & Chapter Books – whimsical adventures, fairy tales with a twist, humorous mysteries, and magical worlds (Amberwood, Tumbledown Hollow, Wizzlewood Academy, Meadowbrook, and more). Historical Fiction – heartfelt and human WWII stories, Victorian mysteries, and tales of quiet resilience in extraordinary times. Fantasy & Gothic Tales – enchanted adventures, romantasy, and atmospheric Victorian gothic stories. Educational & Activity Books – puzzle books, colouring collections, activity flip books, and creative learning titles for children and families. Cookbooks & Lifestyle – fast and fresh recipe collections, BBQ sauces and dips, natural living, eco-friendly guides, and seasonal remedies. Robin’s vision is simple: to create books that spark imagination, laughter, curiosity, and wonder—stories that children and adults alike will treasure, share, and return to again and again.
In wartime Britain, a single feather can wound deeper than any weapon.
by Robin Wickens
A moving WWII tale of shame, courage, and resilience, where one young man must fight prejudice on the home front after receiving a white feather of cowardice.
A tale of courage, coded messages, and survival in Blitz-era London
by Robin Wickens
During the Blitz, a widowed London baker turns her humble shop into a safe haven. By night, she hides resistance messages in her pastries—risking everything for love, loyalty, and freedom.
by Robin Wickens
Amidst the Blitz, as firestorms rage across the city, ordinary Londoners find extraordinary courage. Flames Over London is a powerful tale of resilience, unity, and hope in the darkest of nights.