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Kitty Underhay's dance card is full... of death.November 1933. Amateur sleuth-cum-dutiful granddaughter Kitty Underhay stifles a sigh of boredom as she attends the annual Hoteliers' Association Dinner and Dance on behalf of her grandmother, the proprietress of the Dolphin Hotel. She hopes the company of ex-army captain Matthew Bryant will enliven the otherwise dull evening. That is, until bullish and overbearing local councillor Harold Everton drops dead into his bowl of consomm .While the local police are still scrambling for their whistles, Kitty and Matt waste no time leaping into action. Soon they find themselves caught up a dangerous search to uncover who amongst the distinguished guests used cyanide for seasoning?When their digging throws light on a corruption scandal brewing in the local council involving Everton's assistant Thomas King, they are sure they've cracked the case. But before he can be questioned further, King's body is found in a smouldering car wreck. Meanwhile, the murderer has made a sinister plan to avoid detection or punishment, and it will lead Kitty and Matt into a dangerous dance with death...A fast, fun and utterly unputdownable Golden Age cozy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss.Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: 'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Excellent cosy mystery The story was gripping... I loved the character development with the little hint of romance and cannot wait for the next book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Another adventure for Kitty Underhay ... A page-turner that will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Kitty Underhay is drowning... in murder.Kitty Underhay hopes for plain sailing as she caters a 21st birthday party for the Chief Constable's daughter aboard a luxury paddle steamer. So her heart sinks when she learns that the man her fianc Matthew has been tailing on orders from Whitehall, Gunther Freiburg, is aboard. And she's even more horrified when she steps below deck to discover Gunther, dead in the engine room. One of the Chief Constable's party must be responsible for his demise, but who, and why?And the evening is on course for further disaster. As the lights go out around the candlelit cake, a terrible scream rings out over the merry hubbub. A priceless diamond necklace has been snatched from around the birthday girl's neck... Something fishy is going on, but is this the work of the same sailing assassin, or is it a red herring?With the local inspector in deep water having to investigate his own boss, Kitty and Matt dive in to help. But when Kitty's eavesdropping puts her in mortal danger, will everything turn out shipshape, or will it be her turn to go swimming with the fishes...?A totally cozy, absolutely gripping historical murder mystery The perfect read for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: 'Five stars are not enough.' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars'This was excellent and I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Fast, fun and utterly unputdownable... perfect for fans of Agatha Christie.' Robin Loves Reading'What can I say? I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Excellent cosy mystery The story was gripping... I loved the character development with the little hint of romance and cannot wait for the next book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I love this series... The murder mystery itself was engrossing... It kept me guessing right until the final scene.' Roberta Reads, 5 stars 'I felt right at home the moment I started reading... It was a joy.' Goodreads reviewer'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'My favourite cosy mystery series.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A page-turner that will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Do yourself a favour, cozy up with a blanket, a cup of something warm and dig into this cozy mystery.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Great story with a perfect mixture of mystery, suspense, romance and family to make this a wonderful cozy mystery book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A wonderful book, I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Sipping Manhattan cocktails, strolling through Central Park and sightseeing at the Empire State building. Kitty Underhay is loving life in New York... until she stumbles across a murder Winter, 1936. Kitty receives an unexpected telegram just before Christmas saying that her father in New York is seriously ill. She and her husband Matt swiftly set out for America and, after a fraught ocean crossing, they arrive to discover he is much improved. Kitty decides to make the most of her visit by taking in the sights and attending a costume party thrown by her father's friend, Mrs Dangerfield. After a fabulous night, Kitty and Matt blow away the cobwebs with a chilly morning walk in Central Park. They enjoy watching ice skaters glide across one of the frozen lakes but then they discover their hostess Mrs Dangerfield murdered, her body partly hidden in some bushes. She is still in her evening wear, but her diamond earrings and necklace are missing. Soon, Mrs Dangerfield's resentful daughter, elderly chauffeur and secret lover make Kitty and Matt's suspect list. The finger of suspicion seems to be pointing towards Mrs Dangerfield's secretary, but then the typist turns up dead too. With a mystery killer spoiling their trip to the Big Apple, will the amateur sleuths save the day, or will they breathe their last in the city that never sleeps...? Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Lee Strauss will adore this utterly charming murder mystery. The perfect treat for cozy crime fans What readers are saying about the Miss Underhay series: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I LOVED this book ... Just perfection. If I had to sum this book up in three words it would be WOW WOW WOW.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Fantastic... I absolutely loved... Will keep you guessing throughout... Unputdownable... Absolutely addictive... Page-turning... Kept me turning the pages late at night ... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I could not put this down I read this in one sitting. I need more than 5 stars for this book I absolutely loved it ' NetGalley reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This was excellent and I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Highly entertaining and gripping, full of twists and turns and I had a lot of fun. It's fast paced and I wasn't able to stop reading... excellent.' Scrapping and Playing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Five stars are not enough.' NetGalley reviewer

A glamorous engagement celebration in an English country manor house... and a local maid dead. Somebody call Kitty Underhay At home in Devon, Kitty is attending a ball at the very grand Markham Hall. With celebrations in full swing and everyone kitted out in their glad rags, Kitty and Matt enjoy the champagne. But the next morning, the party feels well and truly over when Kitty stumbles across a body while out walking her dog, Bertie. The maid Agnes is dead, and everyone at Markham Hall is a suspect...Kitty and Matt set about piecing together the puzzle as the streamers are swept away and empty glasses gathered up. But who could the murderer be? The other maids seem shifty; Lord and Lady Faversham, the hosts, are not without motive, and even Kitty's grandmother is keeping her cards close to her chest this time...But then a safe filled with precious jewels has its lock broken, and another body is found tangled up in the weeds of the lake in the grounds. Kitty wonders if the poor guest knew their dancing days were almost over when they were merrily sipping punch the night before? And what secrets are the other guests hiding...Can Kitty save the next victim at the eleventh hour? Or will this really be a weekend to die for?Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Verity Bright will adore this totally charming murder mystery. The perfect treat for cozy crime fans What readers are saying about Helena Dixon: 'I LOVED this book ... Just perfection. If I had to sum this book up in three words it would be WOW WOW WOW.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A pretty seaside town, a body on the beach, and a boatload of clues. Can super-sleuth Miss Jane Treen solve the mystery? England, 1941: When Jane Treen is summoned to her boss's office at the end of a long day, she smooths down her tweed skirt and makes them both another strong pot of coffee. Brigadier Remmington-Blythe slides a folded copy of the evening newspaper towards her, with one small article circled in red ink. A body has been found on an English beach in the little seaside town where she grew up, and he wants her to investigate. Jane is used to managing secret agents and spies, but she is now part of The Secret Detective Agency, England's answer to solving the most mysterious murders. Making her way to the coast and brimming with curiosity, she's heartened that shy and handsome codebreaking genius Arthur Cilento will be joining her to help her wade through the fishy goings-on. Although Jane doubts he will appreciate her bringing her beloved one-eyed cat, Marmaduke... Together, Jane and Arthur drop anchor in her crumbling childhood home overlooking the sandy beach where the body was found. Surrounded by potential suspects, their eyes are on a devious doctor, an eccentric artist and a secret sweetheart. But as Jane and Arthur are searching for the truth, those giving evidence start to clam up. One thing seems sure: they need to reel in the killer before they're out of their depth... Can The Secret Detective Agency triumph again, or will they meet their watery end at high tide? If you love twisty crime novels, top-secret intrigue and the very best of Golden Age mysteries, then you will adore Helena Dixon's totally gripping cozy novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Verity Bright What readers are saying about The Seaside Murders: 'Kept me awake most of the night as I just had to finish it... grabbed my attention from the first page... with each new revelation, I just kept wanting to turn the pages... I highly recommend this book ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Amazing ����... I loved every. single. moment... And we need to talk about that ending... I was shocked? I had a few suspects but oh, how wrong I was ����' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Had me flipping pages like crazy ... I loved the twisty plot ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What readers are saying about Helena Dixon: 'I LOVED this book ... Just perfection. If I had to sum this book up in three words it would be WOW WOW WOW.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Fantastic... I absolutely loved... Unputdownable... Absolutely addictive... Kept me turning the pages late at night ... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I could not put this down I read this in one sitting. I need more than 5 stars for this book I absolutely loved it ' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A meandering drive on a beautiful day, a visit to a local apple orchard, a chance for Bertie the dog to stretch his legs but... has Kitty Underhay just found a dead farmer? England, 1936. On a clear autumn day, Kitty and her mischievous spaniel Bertie take a drive to a nearby village. After a long walk in the rolling country hills and lunch in a pretty tearoom, what could be nicer than to buy a couple of bottles of local cider for her husband - and partner-in-crime solving - Matt? Instead, she finds a body in the orchard... Kitty is shocked to discover Titus Blake dead, crushed by his own cider press. The new local detective arrives swiftly, making it clear he has no time for amateur sleuths, especially a woman. Hearing his words, Kitty and Matt are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery before the sour inspector. Titus's estranged brother, reclusive housekeeper and even his long-suffering son soon make their suspect list. But when the police get wind of Kitty and Matt's snooping, the inspector firmly tells them to keep their noses out. Now in a race to find the killer, the inquisitive pair are stopped in their tracks when their chief suspect is also found dead in the barn. Can Kitty find the rotten apple before it's too late, or will the killer feed her a poisoned fruit first?If you love Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Lee Strauss, you will be utterly gripped by this totally charming cozy murder mystery What readers are saying about Helena Dixon: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I LOVED this book ... Just perfection. If I had to sum this book up in three words it would be WOW WOW WOW.' NetGalley reviewer⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Fantastic... I absolutely loved... Will keep you guessing throughout... Unputdownable... Absolutely addictive... Page-turning... Kept me turning the pages late at night ... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I could not put this down I read this in one sitting. I need more than 5 stars for this book I absolutely loved it ' NetGalley reviewer'I cannot put it down... I tore through this book ' Goodreads reviewer⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This was excellent and I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Highly entertaining and gripping, full of twists and turns and I had a lot of fun. It's fast paced and I wasn't able to stop reading... excellent.' Scrapping and Playing

A grand old hotel, fresh coffee on the balcony, a perfect view of the sparkling ocean and... surely not another murder? Thank heavens Kitty Underhay is on the case Late spring, 1936. As Kitty Underhay arrives in sun-drenched Nice, on orders from Whitehall to track down a missing man, she hopes there will still be time to lie by the pool, preferably with a cocktail in hand. But when she and her husband Matt take a brief evening stroll, instead of finding a perfect croissant, they stumble across a body... Kitty and Matt quickly realise it is Fred Bennett, the man from Whitehall they were hoping to find. Had he simply drunk too much fabulous French wine, or is something fishy going on in this seaside city? When Kitty and Matt uncover a casino matchbook in Fred's pocket, they head to the glamorous waterfront establishment where a wealthy widow, a disreputable aristocrat and a cash-strapped reporter swiftly make their suspect list. But with more questions than cards in a pack, can Kitty and Matt nail the killer before he comes after them too? Or will they realise that everything isn't always nice in Nice? Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Lee Strauss will adore this utterly charming murder mystery. Set on the stunning French Riviera, this novel is the perfect treat for cozy crime fans What readers are saying about Helena Dixon: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I LOVED this book ... Just perfection. If I had to sum this book up in three words it would be WOW WOW WOW.' NetGalley reviewer⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Fantastic... I absolutely loved... Will keep you guessing throughout... Unputdownable... Absolutely addictive... Page-turning... Kept me turning the pages late at night ... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I could not put this down I read this in one sitting. I need more than 5 stars for this book I absolutely loved it ' NetGalley reviewer'I cannot put it down... I tore through this book ' Goodreads reviewer⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This was excellent and I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Highly entertaining and gripping, full of twists and turns and I had a lot of fun. It's fast paced and I wasn't able to stop reading... excellent.' Scrapping and Playing⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Five stars are not enough.' NetGalley reviewer

A gorgeous island off the English coast, a beautiful hotel perched on the cliffs, a group of glamourous friends... and a suspicious death? Kitty Underhay's invitation didn't mention murder Spring, 1936. As the boat draws into the harbour of Bird Island, Kitty is absolutely delighted to see the stunning hotel for the first time. She and her friend Alice have been asked to join the distinguished guests before the hotel officially opens its doors, but they have barely unpacked when the owner is found dead in his own study... Sir Norman's death looks like suicide. But Kitty isn't convinced - she cannot find a note, and he is left-handed but was shot on the right side of his head. Kitty tries to reach the police, but a violent storm engulfs the island and the power goes out. Kitty and Alice need to move quickly before anyone else finds death on their dinner menu With several old friends amongst their suspects, Kitty decides the investigation should stay secret. But it's not until Kitty uncovers Sir Norman's financial difficulties that she's on the killer's trail. Can Kitty and Alice catch the culprit in time for tea, or will they become the next guests on the murderer's list? Fans of T.E. Kinsey, Agatha Christie or Lee Strauss will adore this warm and witty whodunnit. An utter delight to read Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I could not put this down I read this in one sitting. I need more than 5 stars for this book I absolutely loved it ' NetGalley reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'What can I say? I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer 'I cannot put it down... I tore through this book ' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I love this... It kept me guessing right until the final scene.' Roberta Reads ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A page-turner that will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'After the first chapter I wasn't able to stop reading and turning pages as fast as I could.' Scrapping and Playing

A majestic castle by a Scottish loch, a glass of whisky by a roaring fire, stockings hung by the chimney... and a body? It's a midwinter murder for Kitty Underhay Winter, 1935. Lightly dusted with snow and nestled on the edge of a sweeping Scottish loch, Finnglach Castle looks positively magical. Kitty Underhay, her husband Matt and their beloved dog Bertie are delighted to be celebrating the new year with a Hogmanay party, but just after midnight, a shot rings out across the grounds... Their host, Lord Barlas, is dead, murdered in the snow. The killer's footprints have vanished and the gun is missing. With the snow-covered castle completely cut off, and a killer in their midst, Kitty and Matt need to work fast to find the culprit before someone else ends up dead. As the weather worsens, the guests begin discussing dark Highland stories about evil spirits. But with an anxious daughter, a new wife set to inherit a fortune and a suspicious spiritual adviser, Kitty is sure the killer is close at hand. Can she, Matt and Bertie sniff out the treacherous culprit in time for haggis and whisky or will they find themselves skating on dangerously thin ice? Don't miss this incredibly charming cozy page-turner If you love T.E. Kinsey, Agatha Christie or Lee Strauss, you'll fall head over heels for this totally unputdownable historical mystery.Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I could not put this down I read this in one sitting. I need more than 5 stars for this book I absolutely loved it ' NetGalley reviewer 'I cannot put it down... I tore through this book ' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'What can I say? I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I love this... It kept me guessing right until the final scene.' Roberta Reads ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A page-turner that will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'After the first chapter I wasn't able to stop reading and turning pages as fast as I could.' Scrapping and Playing