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"Once a Meadowling, always a Meadowling."
Get to know Ellie Swan and the rest of Meadowfield...
Meet Ellie Swan

and proud!
Mead·ow·ling
noun
A person who was born in the village of Meadowfield. This term dates back centuries and its exact origin is unknown.
Ellie Swan
30. Bookworm History Buff
Resourceful. Compassionate. Introspective.
Former Historical Continuity Specialist turned amateur sleuth. Ellie's keen eye for detail and empathetic nature make her excellent at uncovering hidden truths. Raised in Meadowfield, she returned to run Meadowfield Books after her grandmother’s injury. Balancing old traumas with new responsibilities, Ellie dives into village mysteries with determination. Will her analytical mind and heartfelt connections solve the secrets of Meadowfield?
Meet Ellie's (Complicated) Family
Maggie Cookson
74. Bookshop owner
Wise. Nurturing. Determined.
Ellie’s grandmother. The beating heart of Meadowfield. Former history teacher turned bookshop owner, she's seen it all—and kept a secret or two along the way. With a warm smile and a sharp mind, she's the granny everyone wishes they had. But behind those twinkling eyes lies a wealth of local knowledge. Will her wisdom be the key to helping Ellie?
Favourite Food: Homemade Victoria Sponge Cake
Favourite Book: "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Favourite Holiday Destination: St. Ives, Cornwall
Favourite Film: 84 Charing Cross Road




Carolyn Swan
65. 'Actress'
Dramatic. Ambitious. Glamorous.
Ellie’s mother. The faded star. Scouted at 15 for Heatherwood Haven, a TV drama filmed in Meadowfiled during the 1970s. Carolyn’s brief fame remains the defining moment of her life. Now, she lives in past glories, wishing for a comeback. Beneath the glamour and ambition, there’s a mother who loves her daughter. Will Carolyn’s dramatic instincts and undying drive add a twist to the investigation?
Favourite Food: Lobster Thermidor
Favourite Book: Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann
Favourite Holiday Destination: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Favourite Film: Breakfast at Tiffany's


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