Embla scoops three new ‘page-turning’ mysteries from Yarwood-Lovett 

Embla Books has signed three more books in Sarah Yarwood-Lovett’s Dr Nell Ward Mystery series.

Cara Chimirri, editorial director, acquired world English rights from Katie Fulford at Bell Lomax Moreton.

The first book in the series, A Murder of Crows, introduced readers to ecologist Dr Nell Ward, who finds herself becoming an amateur detective when thrown unexpectedly into a murder investigation. This was followed by A Cast of Falcons and the most recent release: A Mischief of Rats.

The series will continue with A Generation of Vipers, A Trace of Hares and A Swarm of Butterflies, scheduled for release from summer 2023 into 2024.

Yarwood-Lovett said: “I’m beyond excited to have the chance to write the next books in the Dr Nell Ward series – and doubly delighted to extend my partnership with such incredible powerhouses in Katie and the Embla team. I know that their creativity, passion and talent gave my first three books their very best start, and I can’t wait for our adventures – and Nell’s – to continue.”

Chimirri said: “Like the rest of the Embla team and countless cosy mystery fans, I have fallen under the spell of Sarah’s wonderful novels and Dr Nell Ward as a truly unique and captivating heroine. Sarah’s wonderful plotting and fascinating ecological slant on crime solving have had me gripped. The phenomenal success of the first books in the series show just how much Sarah has tapped into what cosy crime fans are after. I am over the moon that we will be publishing three more wonderful novels featuring Dr Nell Ward. I know Sarah’s fans are going to be in for a treat!”

Fulford said: "I’m so happy to extend the partnership of Sarah Yarwood-Lovett and the stellar team at Embla for another three books. Sarah is such a talented storyteller and has created a wonderful protagonist in Dr Nell Ward, and I am thrilled, although not surprised, that she has found such a loyal readership."