A local busybody is silenced for good in this tale by "a peerless practitioner of the slightly surreal, English-village comedy-mystery" (Kirkus Reviews).In their Dorset village, neither Miss Campanula nor her friend Miss Prentice are known as lovable little old ladies. They're waspish, gossiping snobby little old ladies, passionate only about their amateur theatrical productions, their narrowly defined opinions about how everyone else should behave . . ..and, perhaps, about the local vicar. But could one of them have been sufficiently unpleasant to provoke a murderer? For Miss Campanula has perished on her piano bench—and it's unclear whether Miss Prentice may have been the actual intended victim . . ."A goodie." —Kirkus Reviews"It's time to start comparing Christie to Marsh instead of the other way around." —New York Magazine"In her ironic and witty hands the mystery novel can be civilized literature." —The New York Times

Get ready for the first adventure in the fabulous Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series from John Pilkington. A must-read for fans of C. J. Sansom and Andrew Taylor. ‘A truly fine historical series’ - Library JournalBE YE HUNTER OR PREY?Introducing Thomas Finbow – falconer to Sir Robert Vicary and Lady Margaret of Petbury, Berkshire. He keeps his mind sharp and his body primed as he goes about his duties with the diligent confidence of one who once served Queen and country.When Nathaniel Pickering, Lady Margaret’s older brother is found murdered, Thomas takes her away to London, in search of gryfalcons. Lady Margaret being a keen lover of the sport of falconry herself, Thomas hopes it will help distract his mistress from her grief, however once they reach the city it becomes apparent that much bigger things are at play – and the murder of Master Pickering was just the beginning…Thomas's astute mind is unable to ignore the clues, and in uncovering some dark secrets, he places himself - and his mistress - in grave danger. Now a target himself, Thomas must face some of London's most notorious criminals, in a battle of both brain and brawn.Perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor and S. J. Parris.Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series:‘Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience… Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.’ - Booklist'The story moves at a great pace ... it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' - The Historical Novels Review‘A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries’ Library JournalPraise for The Ruffler's Child:'The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom - and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment! ????? Reader ReviewBrilliant! A master of descriptive prose! ????? Reader ReviewInteresting tale of intrigue, murder and mystery. ????? Reader ReviewI was gripped from start to finish. A very well crafted read which was unputdownable. ????? Reader ReviewWell-drawn characters in a colourful and dangerous world, drawn into a plot that will keep you guessing (and keep the pages flying by). Thoroughly recommended. ????? Reader Review

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, now streaming on Netflix, starring Essie Davis as the honourable Phryne Fisher"Anyone who hasn't discovered Phryne Fisher by now should start making up for lost time." —BooklistPhryne Fisher is doing one of her favorite things—dancing to the music of Tintagel Stone's Jazzmakers at the Green Mill, Melbourne's premier dance hall. And she's wearing a sparkling lobelia-colored georgette dress. Nothing can flap the unflappable Phryne—especially on a dance floor with so many delectable partners. Nothing but death, that is.The dance competition is trailing into its last hours when suddenly a figure slumps to the ground. Phryne, conscious of how narrowly the weapon missed her own bare shoulder, back, and dress, investigates.Phryne follows the deadly trail into the dark smoky jazz clubs of Fitzroy, into the arms of eloquent strangers, and finally into the sky, as she uncovers a complicated family tragedy from the Great War and the damaged men who came back from ANZAC cove.

The gripping first British police procedural in the award-winning and addictive George Gideon of Scotland Yard series.“AMONG THE BEST POLICE PROCEDURALS EVER”—James EllroyA corrupt policeman.A ruthless drug dealer.Armed robbers terrorising innocent people.And a psychopathic child killer on the loose.Inspector George Gideon of Scotland Yard is no ordinary detective. But this hellish day in 1950s London will test him like never before.If you like dark British police procedurals, classic London crime thrillers, and psychologically complex characters with shocking twists, you’ll love John Creasey’s first pulse-pounding Inspector Gideon mystery.Perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, Simon McCleave, Agatha Christie, Joy Ellis, JD Kirk, and Jeffrey Archer.Praise for John Creasey's Gideon Novels:“Gideon is a bulldozer that never stops … exciting and urgent” San Francisco Chronicle“The finest of all Scotland Yard series” New York Times“Relentless realism … a brilliant portrayal of a policeman at work” Daily Express“Gideon’s London is alive and his author irresistibly readable” Punch“A portrait emerges that is probably very much like that of a good police officer” The Sunday Times“If you want a favourite detective you can’t do better than Inspector George Gideon of Scotland Yard” Oakland Tribune“Gideon is one of the most believable and best drawn figures in mystery fiction”Hilary Waugh“Some of the best suspense reading ever to come over this desk” Knoxville News-Sentinel

A bloody murder on a train yields impossible questions for a police superintendent in this Golden Age classic—"An excellent straight detective story" (Dashiell Hammett, New York Post).When the 10:35 local train from Horston arrives at Kempsford Junction, the porter is startled to find a body stowed beneath a seat in one of the first-class compartments. The victim is wealthy businessman Oswald F. Preston, shot five times in the head with bullets of different calibers.As police superintendent Ross digs into who Preston was and who would want him dead, several suspects arise, including his wife's lover, a former employee, and a young heiress. Then there are a few strange questions to answer—like whose broken glasses are in the train compartment? Why is burnt paper left at the scene? How did the suspect kill the victim so quickly and remain unseen? And what does all of this have to do with a dead ram?With many pieces in this puzzling mystery, a seasoned veteran like Ross will need to keep his wits about him if he hopes to book the killer a one-way trip to prison . . ."If you want a good, concise, well-written detective story read The Two Tickets Puzzle by J. J. Connington." —Vita Sackville-West"[The Two Tickets Puzzle] makes its author's already secure reputation doubly sure. . . . Simply an astonishingly straightforward and workmanlike tale." —Daily Herald (UK)"Thrilling. . . . Mr. Connington knows how to maintain the general excitement." —Derbyshire Times (UK)"A new detective story from Mr. Connington is always welcome, and his admirers will have no cause for complaint, for Mr. Connington deals them full measure and they will be sure of an hour or two of unalloyed pleasure in his skillful presentation and analysis." —The Times Literary SupplementOriginally published in 1930.

The head of Scotland Yard probes the suspicious death of a Shakespearean scholar with a collection of secrets in this classic British mystery.Lewis Packford, an Elizabethan scholar, is found shot in his library. It was rumored Packford recently acquired a book annotated by the Bard, but the book is nowhere to be seen. What is beside him, however, is a note that—as Packford was wont to do—quotes William Shakespeare: "Farewell, a long farewell."Police believe Packford died from suicide, but Sir John Appleby, head of Scotland Yard and Packford's friend, disagrees. When Appleby arrives at the scholar's country house in Dorset, he meets an array of academics and bibliophiles who were all present the night of the murder. Suspects include Packford's brother, who stands to inherit the house, and Packford's two secret wives, who recently learned of each other's existence. As the secrets pile up, the erudite Appleby must get to the bottom of things before the killer forces anyone else to say goodbye for good."A model of the deft, classic detective story, told in the most wittily diverting prose." —The New York Times