Welcome to the World of the Lakeland Mysteries®
Welcome to the Lakeland Mysteries community page where avid readers of the adventures of the Donaldson girls get a chance to go behind the scenes and discover more about their favourite characters and the beautiful locations in the Lake District where they live. You’ll read what fans around the world have got to say about their favourite Lakeland Mysteries books and have the opportunity yourself to write reviews for publication in these pages.
Tales of Secrets Revealed and Adventures Survived
Reviews by Readers around the world – Young and Old
The Lakelands Explored
Tips, thoughts and travels with the Donaldson family

Penny’s Precepts
The fictional character of Penny Donaldson has had a varied career, starting as a teacher of geography at a remote private school where….

Penny’s Take-Down Techniques
Penny Donaldson’s Guide to Take-down Techniques for Combatting, Rogues, Ruffians and Spies …..

Jim’s Cookery Book for Fathers of Girls
Jim Donaldson is the father of Mae and Isla Donaldson. The family lives in Cockermouth, in a house on the Main….

Jim’s Jaunts (Lake District Pub Walks)
Jim Donaldson is the father of Mae and Isla Donaldson. The family lives in Cockermouth, in a house on the Main….

Mae’s Methods
Mae has a strong sense of moral courage and the attitude of “I am not afraid”. She’s also very organised and takes nothing at face value….

Isla’s Designs for Dreamers
Isla loves to be out in the beauty of the fells in the Lake District. She loves to draw and paint and has a huge selection of artists materials…..