Welcome to:
"Murder Can be Fun"
Historical Fiction Mysteries
by
The Lady and The Doc
Murder Can Be Fun and The Murders in the Abbey Series!
Murders in The Abbey Series
Murder Can Be Fun houses the creative journey that begins with a love for storytelling and our passion for history! Get ready for suspense and intrigue as we present the "Murders in the Abbey" Series of Books.
Now, in our 8th decade of life, we are filled with excitement to bring these historical fiction novels to you!
Kindle Best Seller, PenCraft Best Book Award: Historical Fic
The Seven-Book Series Release
7-Book Series:
Book 1: "The Whispering Dead of Rewley Abbey" - AVAILABLE NOW!
Book 2: "The Witch of Godstow Abbey" - Available Fall of 2025!
Books 3-7 Titles and Release information to be announced!
About The Authors
Dr. Peter Stephenson
Dr. Peter Stephenson
Dr. Peter Stephenson
Dr. Stephenson has written or contributed to over twenty books, all but one of which are non-fiction technical books. He has published over 1,000 papers in technical journals, technical trade journals, and peer-reviewed legal journals. One of his peer-reviewed papers has over 15,400 downloads.
In addition to writing, Dr. Stephenson has
Dr. Stephenson has written or contributed to over twenty books, all but one of which are non-fiction technical books. He has published over 1,000 papers in technical journals, technical trade journals, and peer-reviewed legal journals. One of his peer-reviewed papers has over 15,400 downloads.
In addition to writing, Dr. Stephenson has been playing blues and Americana music for 70 years. It is through that performing, and after earning a PhD from Oxford Brookes University, that he was given the appellation “Doc” by the owner of one of his performance venues.
Having visited Oxford several times and being employed by a UK company in nearby Malvern, it was only natural that he would set his tales in Oxfordshire. His academic experience in Oxford town sealed the deal and resulted in his first historical novel, The Whispering Dead of Rewley Abbey— Book 1 in the “Murders in the Abbey” series— which reached the Amazon Kindle best seller list and won a Pencraft award for literary excellence in the winter of 2025. He now writes with his collaborator and writing partner, Lady Harriet.
Dr. Stephenson lives with two Savannah cats on a pond in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Starting a “new” career at the age of 80, Doc reckons that he has only about the next 20 years to finish the series and retire – again – perhaps this time to Oxford.
Lady Harriet Taggart
Dr. Peter Stephenson
Dr. Peter Stephenson
Lady Harriet holds the legal title “Lady of the Manor,” as defined under English law, and traces her ancestry to Charlemagne’s royal line.
A lifelong reader and devoted genealogist for nearly fifty years, Harriet has always had a passion for stories, whether they are buried in the past or found in the pages of a good book. She is the co-au
Lady Harriet holds the legal title “Lady of the Manor,” as defined under English law, and traces her ancestry to Charlemagne’s royal line.
A lifelong reader and devoted genealogist for nearly fifty years, Harriet has always had a passion for stories, whether they are buried in the past or found in the pages of a good book. She is the co-author of We Are Manx, a self-published family saga that explores her Manx heritage and the history of the Isle of Man in rich detail.
She’s also a photographer who prefers being behind the lens, a word lover addicted to word games, and a fan of wooden jigsaw puzzles. She has traveled extensively, with a deep appreciation for history, diverse cultures, and the unexpected joys that can be found away from home. Her career spanned volunteerism, real estate, and systems administration, but now she happily devotes her time to more creative pursuits.
As she puts it: “I’m old enough for Medicare, but not quite old enough to get a birthday card from King Charles—were I a Brit.”
The Witch of Godstow Abbey,written in partnership with Dr. Peter Stephenson, marks her first (but hopefully not last) foray into historical fiction. With photography, she creates books of images; with storytelling, she creates images made of words.