Press release Beloved Yellow Cottage Series Returns with All-New Mystery: On the Wrong Track December 15, 2025

When a chance encounter leads to murder, Ella Bridges finds herself trapped in a deadly game of secrets and lies.

London, December 2025 – dp books is thrilled to announce the upcoming release On the Wrong Track by J. New, a brand-new frontlist title publishing in January 2026 and now available for pre-order. This gripping mystery is the sixth volume in the beloved Yellow Cottage Vintage Mysteries series, following the adventures of fan-favourite sleuth Ella Bridges and the curious Phantom.

When a woman collapses on the busy platform of a London station, Ella can’t shake the suspicion that something about the death isn’t what it seems. Her instincts lead her to Gifford House, where a group of strangers has gathered after winning a mysterious newspaper competition. But when a violent storm isolates the mansion from the mainland, tensions mount, secrets surface, and Ella must work quickly to identify a killer before the next strike.

With its 1930s setting, sharp character dynamics and building sense of danger, On the Wrong Track delivers everything readers have come to love about the Yellow Cottage series – warmth, wit, and a puzzle that keeps you guessing to the end.

J. New is a bestselling author of historical, contemporary, cozy, humorous and occasionally paranormal mysteries. Best known for her Yellow Cottage Vintage Mysteries, described by fans as “Miss Marple meets The Ghost Whisperer,” her novels feature memorable protagonists, unusual sidekicks, and an eclectic supporting cast. She is also the author of the Tea Leaf Mysteries series.

On the Wrong Track is a taut, atmospheric cozy mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Helena Dixon, and classic British whodunits – and a compelling new chapter in the much-loved Yellow Cottage Vintage Mysteries series that we can't wait for you to read! Available for pre-order now on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited today. Read a sample here or begin your journey through the Yellow Cottage series here.