Pippa MacCathie is a renowned author, best known for her cozy mystery books, particularly the Lambert and Havard series. MacCathie has a deep connection with South Wales, where two of her three children were born, and she frequently visits her close friends in Newport. She was raised in Mauritius and has traveled extensively, visiting places like Guernsey, London, Iran, South Africa, and South Wales again. These experiences have significantly influenced her writing, providing her with a wealth of knowledge and insight into different cultures and ways of life.\n \n MacCathie's love for writing began in school, where she would entertain her friends with stories written in exercise books. Although this led to dubious exam results, it brought laughter and joy to those around her. Over the years, she has had many poems and short stories published, and once her children had started school, she turned her attention to writing novels. In addition to her writing, MacCathie has taught a creative writing class for 17 years, volunteered with a national charity, and helped run Guernsey's local Eisteddfod. She has also looked after a "gorgeous husband" and a "cowardly cat," all while avoiding time-consuming activities like housework and gardening.\n \n MacCathie's series of crime novels, including "Murder in the Valleys," "Murder at the Old Abbey," "Murder by the River Usk," and "Murder in a Welsh Town," have been published by The Book Folks and feature her best (fictional) friends, Fabia Havard and Matt Lambert. She has also written romantic thrillers, such as "Liberation Day," set in Guernsey, and "Another Romantic Thriller," based in London and Mauritius. MacCathie's writing is known for its interesting characters, exciting adventures, and captivating storytelling, making her a beloved author in the cozy mystery genre. She is currently working on the fifth book in the Havard & Lambert series, which has been slightly delayed due to a recent move to Hampshire to be closer to her sons and grandchildren.