J. New

J. New is a renowned English writer, celebrated for her mystery, crime, and fiction novels. She is best known for her Yellow Cottage Vintage Mystery series, which is set in the fictional island of Linhay in southern England during the 1930s. The series is recognized for its clever humor and unique take on traditional murder mysteries.

In addition to writing under the name J. New, she also publishes crime thrillers as Jacqueline New. Her works are known for their memorable protagonists, unusual sidekicks, and eclectic ensemble of supporting cast members. These characters typically include spirits, a touch of magic, romance, and, of course, tea. Some of her series also feature steam trains and bicycles, adding to the charm of her English settings.

Two other series credited to Jacqueline New are the Tea & Sympathy series and the Finch & Fischer series. The Tea & Sympathy series features Lilly Tweed, a former newspaper Agony Aunt, who now sells fine teas at The Tea Emporium in the small English market town of Plumpton Mallet. This series also includes a regular cast of characters, such as Earl Grey the shop cat. The Finch & Fischer series follows mobile librarian Penny Finch and her rescue dog Fischer as they uncover clues and chase red herrings across the six quintessential English villages and hamlets of Hampsworthy Downs.

Jacqueline New was born in West Yorkshire, England. She pursued art and design in her studies and began her career as an interior designer. She later moved on to fine art restoration and animal portraiture before deciding to follow her lifelong dream of becoming a writer. At present, she writes full-time and shares her life with her partner of twenty-four years and a menagerie of rescue animals.
Finch & Fischer Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Decked in the Hall 2018
2 Death at the Duck Pond 2019
3 Battered to Death 2021
4 Fatality at the Fair 2023
5 Driven to Death 2023
6 Out for the Count 2023
A Tea & Sympathy Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Tea & Sympathy 2021
2 A Deadly Solution 2021
3 Tiffin & Tragedy 2021
4 A Bitter Bouquet 2021
5 A Frosty Combination 2021
6 Steeped in Murder 2022
7 Storm in a Teacup 2022
8 Green with Envy 2023
9 High Tea Low Opinions 2023
Yellow Cottage Vintage Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 An Accidental Murder 2015
2 The Curse of Arundel Hall 2017
3 A Clerical Error 2018
4 The Riviera Affair 2018
5 A Double Life 2020