This boxed set contains the first 3 books in the CLEOPATRA FOX MYSTERIES series:Murder at the Mayfair HotelMurder at the Piccadilly PlayhouseMurder in the Drawing RoomWhat readers are saying about the Cleopatra Fox Mysteries:"...checked all the boxes on my list of must-have criteria. Strong, well developed, three dimensional characters. A strong mystery plot, plus bonus character arcs for both primary characters. Wonderful setting. Authentic depiction of the social strata of the era. Well researched and historically accurate.""A fun mystery ... I totally recommend this book.""Loved the plot, kept you interested at all times. Makes you want to keep reading about this character, Cleopatra Fox."Description of Book 1: Murder at the Mayfair HotelIt was the most fashionable place to stay in London, until murder made a reservation. Solve the puzzle in this new mystery from USA Today bestselling author of the Glass and Steele series.December 1899. After the death of her beloved grandmother, Cleopatra Fox moves into the luxury hotel owned by her estranged uncle in the hopes of putting hardship and loneliness behind her. But the poisoning of a guest on Christmas eve throws her new life, and the hotel, into chaos.Cleo quickly realizes no one can be trusted, not Scotland Yard and especially not the hotel’s charming assistant manager. With the New Year’s Eve ball approaching fast and the hotel’s reputation hanging by a thread, Cleo must find the killer before the ball, and the hotel itself, are ruined. But catching a murderer proves just as difficult as navigating the hotel’s hierarchy and the peculiarities of her family. Can Cleo find the killer before the new century begins? Or will someone get away with murder?

Faith Newberry gets more than she expected from her new job when she uncovers a counterfeit treasure in the Castleton Manor library.Newly hired as the librarian at the upscale and pet-friendly Castleton Manor literary retreat, Faith Newberry fears her dream job on Cape Cod may be morphing into a nightmare when she discovers that the library’s first edition book by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a poor counterfeit. Could the former librarian have absconded with the real one when she mysteriously disappeared, leaving only a cryptic note of resignation? Or has someone else duped the handsome heir to the Castleton Manor estate, Wolfe Jaxon?Whichever is the case, it soon becomes clear that someone will stop at nothing to keep Faith from learning the truth. Faith quests for answers along with her trusty sidekick cat, Watson, and the members of the Candle House Book Club. Will they be able to find the missing librarian and the missing Sherlock Holmes volume before this chapter of Faith's life comes to a fatal close?This clever whodunit from Annie’s Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, reading, pets, and female friendships.

A thrilling and funny supernatural mystery series, packed with magic, cats, and murder! Perfect for fans of Stephanie Plum, Agatha Raisin, Sabrina, and Supernatural. Not many people move to Wormwood.The witches aren’t welcoming.The fortunetellers are frauds.And the recent murder is only going to make things worse.Hazel Salem just wanted a story for her magazine. Instead, she finds herself at the centre of an investigation that’s about to turn into a witch hunt.If someone doesn’t solve this murder - and fast - it will be out of the cauldron and into the fire for Wormwood’s witches.If you love talking cats, smart mysteries, and snarky humour, you’ll love this series. Pick up these page-turning witch mysteries today!

A jilted fiancé is suspected of murder in the series that offers "some of the best examples of the British country-house murder mystery" (Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine). Bill Waring went to America with a bright future ahead of him. In London he had a promising career and the love of a young beauty, Lila Dryden, and there were plans for marriage when he returned from overseas. But then a freak train accident puts their happiness on hold. Bill spends a month in the hospital, and when he finally makes it back to London, there is a still bigger shock awaiting him. Under pressure from a domineering aunt, Lila has become engaged to another. She and her new fiancé—middle-aged, charmless, and rich—are in the country for the weekend. Bill follows, determined to win back Lila's heart. But when her new betrothed is stabbed to death, blame falls squarely on Bill, and only the brilliant, demure detective Maud Silver can clear his name.

Fiendishly clever and highly addictive.' Ian MooreThe perfect Christmas gift for armchair detectives – Agatha Christie meets Murdle?. 12 murderous mysteries to read.20 perplexing puzzles to solve.1 mystifying murder to unravel…Mastermind Puzzlemaster Sarah Dunnakey cordially invites you to crack the code of who killed Edward Luddenham.It’s the first anniversary of the mysterious death of Edward Luddenham, found dead at his home on the Yorkshire moors one frosty Christmas Eve.Now nine people gather at his manor house for the reading of the Will. Each has their own motivations for coming: curiosity, duty, unrequited love, desperation, greed.They have been instructed to bring a “festive mystery story” to share.But all you need is a pencil.Safe from the biting cold and the relentless snowfall outside, settle in with your favourite tipple in hand, as the storytelling begins.Though you’ll need to keep your wits about you – for among those present is Edward’s killer…Can you solve the puzzles and unmask the murderer before they strike again?Agatha Christie meets Murdle with these twelve puzzling whodunnits from renowned professional puzzler Sarah Dunnakey, that will test even the most seasoned of sleuths this Christmas.Perfect for fans of BBC's Ludwig, Robert Thorogood and Alexandra Benedict.Praise for The Twelve Murders of Christmas:'Fiendishly clever and highly addictive reading. Perfect for a quiet Christmas corner by the fire.' Ian Moore, author of Death & Croissants'An inventive combination of gripping read and fiendish puzzles. If you liked BBC's Ludwig, you'll love this.' Paddy Duffy, panellist on Radio 4's Round Britain Quiz'Wonderfully well crafted and delightfully devilish at every turn – it's Christmas crime with a head scratchingly fantastic twist.' Jonathan Whitelaw, author of Murder in Tinsel Town'Such a treat – fiendishly clever murder mysteries along with puzzles that will keep you guessing for ages … I can’t think of a better present for everyone you know. Just remember to keep a copy for yourself.' Amanda Lees, author of The Dictionary of Crime'Very, very clever and like nothing I've ever read before,' Alex Pine, author of The Killer in the Cold'A perfect stocking filler this Christmas for anyone who enjoys a good yarn and is an enthusiastic puzzler.' Liz Fielding, author of Murder Under the Mistletoe'Utterly addictive – never has the phrase "one more chapter before bed" been so literarily appropriate.' G.D. Wright, author of Into the Storm'A totally unique book, combining great murder mysteries with proper brain-teasers. I loved it, and I'm sure other puzzle fans will too.' Antony Johnston, author of The Dog Sitter DetectiveMystery lovers and puzzle fanatics can't get enough of The Twelve Murders of Christmas:'Challenging and fun. It's a joyful book and an ideal gift or an emergency boredom break-glass for yourself.' Netgalley review'Engrossing and enjoyable throughout, with surprises and a brilliantly done build up.' Netgalley review'An enthralling blend of classic mystery and challenging puzzles that will delight fans of both genres.' Netgalley review

A New York English professor must study the clues to clear herself of murder charges in this "entertaining" cozy mystery series debut (Booklist).A small college on the banks of the Hudson River in the Bronx, St. Thomas is safely away from the chaos of Manhattan and supposed to be tranquil, bucolic, and serene. Unfortunately, English professor Alison Bergeron has found it to be anything but. Recently divorced from a fellow professor and even more recently without a car—it was stolen—she has been hoofing it to school. One Friday evening, two NYPD homicide detectives drop by her office. The good news is that they found her beat-up Volvo; the bad news is that the body of one of the students in her Shakespeare seminar was in the trunk.Not only are Alison's chances of getting the car back bleak, but suddenly she's the primary suspect on a list that includes, among others, the murdered student's drug-dealing boyfriend, Vince, and the girl's father's business rivals (he's head of an old Italian family).Accused of a crime that she didn't commit, Alison enlists her best friend, Max, for emotional support and amateur sleuthing. Their fumbling efforts to clear Alison's name could land her in even hotter water with Detective Bobby Crawford, the handsome investigating officer (and former altar boy)—not to mention the nuns at St. Thomas . . .Maggie Barbieri's charming professor and down-to-earth detective make an unlikely but lovable team in her delightful debut mystery."Murder 101 mixes love and homicide in the proper equation and earns a grade A in my book!" —Susan McBride, author of the Debutante Dropout Mysteries"If you love Agatha Christie, Sue Grafton, and Sara Paretsky, you'll be delighted by Murder 101." —Sheila Curran, author of Diana Lively Is Falling Down"[A] sparkling debut. . . . Romance, humor and suspense blend perfectly in this exceptional cozy, the first of what hopefully will be a long series." —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)