Alma Fritchley

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Alma Fritchley

Chicken Shack

pbk 09 Oct 00

Chicken Out

Chicken Feed

Chicken Run

Books By Alma Fritchley

About the Author

Bibliography

British Pbk Original - Women's Press (2000)

Chicken Shack
Mourning the end of a relationship, Letty Campbell, chicken farmer par excellence, turns her hand to a spot of property dealing. Aided and abetted by her glamorous sidekick Julia, Letty sells the land she inherited from her neighbour to CFC Inspirational Health and Beauty, a Texan outfit who plan to set up a health farm.
Letty’s mother has been busy too, announcing her engagement to the fabulously wealthy Colonel Thompson. But when her mother starts receiving mysterious phone calls, Letty wonders what skeletons are rattling in the Thompson family closet.
Meanwhile, back at the health farm, Letty finds plenty to distract her. But is the sleepy Yorkshire village of Calderton ready for colonic irrigation and ‘stunt’ aerobics? And what is the connection between a freak accident, an escaped prisoner, and a load of filthy lucre ...
‘Alma Fritchley gets better and better’ Eve’s Back
‘A talent to watch’ Crime Time

British Pbk Original - Women's Press (1999)

Chicken Out
See Review by Liz Lees
It is hard to believe that Letty's ancient neighbour, George, had a mysterious past. But when he dies in suspicious circumstances, village tongues start to wag.
Can it really be coincidence that George's glamorous niece, Stephanie, suddenly appeared just hours before George met his death? Can a gorgeous woman who sends Letty such strong mixed messages, really be happily married? And who is the elderly Cousin Flo, who has also turned up out of the blue?
Trapped into arranging an unusual funeral and struggling against Stephanie's considerable charms, Letty wishes she was not involved. But as a series of dramatic revelations unfolds, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous case involving mysterious letters, hidden treasures - and a secret lesbian love affair...

British Pbk Original - Women's Press (1998)

Chicken Feed
The second Letty Campbell mystery
When Letty's lover Anne sets off for a US-wide lecture tour, Letty prepares for a mournful few weeks alone on the farm with only her chickens for company. But her peace is shattered by the arrival of a strange woman in her kitchen with a wild but appealing five-year-old child. Before she knows it, their troubles are hers and Letty is caught up in a sequence of rapid, outrageous and dangerous events. Why has charismatic lesbian politician Sita Joshi suddenly disappeared? How come Letty's gorgeous ex-lover Julia has wound up in jail? What has it got to do with the top lesbian singer recently in town? And what is on the video tape that turns up in the village and almost costs Letty her life ... ?
'A terrific Yarn ... mightily recommended.' Diva

British Pbk Original - Women's Press (1997)

Chicken Run
See Review by Andrew Taylor - author of the highly acclaimed Roth & Lydmouth Series
The First Letty Campbell Mystery
When Letty Campbell warily agrees to let her land be used for a classic car auction, she has no idea what lies ahead. Why is her gorgeous ex, Julia, really so desperate for the auction to happen? Is the new love of Julia's life as suspicious as she seems? And why does Letty have a horrible feeling that she should never have got involved?
At least she has the farm, her irascible chickens and visits to Manchester clubs to take her mind off her worries - not to mention the newly appreciated charms of an old acquaintance who lives in the village.
Chicken Run is a lesbian comedy thriller for lovers of good clothes, old cars, fresh air and roller coaster endings.
'Hilarious.' Evening Standard
'Irrepressibly bouncy.' Pink Paper
'A breath of fresh air ... Alma Fritchley is a talent to watch.' Crime Time

About The Author
Alma Fritchley lives in Manchester. She has been together with her lover for six years and began writing to make her laugh. While she still laughs, Alma will keep writing. Her books to date are Chicken Run and Chicken Feed, and a further Letty Campbell mystery is currently in preparation.

Bibliography
N.B. dates and publishers in dark red indicate British First Editions. Dates and publishers in black indicate recent reprints.

Chicken Shack (Women's Press Pbk, 2000) Pbk Oct 00 (Letty Campbell)

Chicken Out (Women's Press Pbk, 1999) (Letty Campbell)

Chicken Feed (Women's Press Pbk, 1998) (Letty Campbell)

Chicken Run (Women's Press Pbk, 1997) (Letty Campbell)