Murder darkens the bright days of summer in an idyllic Suffolk village, in an Albert Campion mystery that is simply "unforgettable" (A.S. Byatt). Private detective Albert Campion's glorious summer in Pontisbright is blighted by death. Amidst the preparations for Minnie and Tonker Cassand's fabulous summer party, a murder is discovered—and it falls to Campion to unravel the intricate web of motives, suspicion and deception. Danger is hardly unknown in this idyllic rural village, but it is a less romantic peril than Campion faced on his first visit, more than twenty years ago . . . "My very favourite of the four Queens of Crime is Allingham." —J. K. Rowling "Margery Allingham has precious few peers and no superiors." —The Sunday Times "Allingham has that rare gift in a novelist, the creation of characters so rich and so real that they stay with the reader forever." —Sara Paretsky

The next mystery book in a lively historical cozy series! A Russian prince. A wealthy heir. An impoverished earl's daughter. Which one will make an untimely exit from the London social scene?"If you like a clever mystery, a handsome ghost, and the far-from-bereaved widow who can't find the elusive killer without Rupert's help, Who's Sorry Now? is just your cup of English murder."—Charles Todd, author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries and the Bess Crawford mysteriesLondon, England 1925. Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Devenand Hunter finds himself in the middle of a series of upper-class deaths in London. Bright Young People are being extinguished in their favorite night spots, from a sleazy private jazz club to the Savoy ballroom. Dev knows just the person to help him navigate the treacherous society waters: Lady Adelaide Compton, a marquess' daughter and widow of a Great War hero. Beautiful, clever, and kind, Addie is a unique woman—not the least because she's haunted by the irritating ghost of her deceased husband. Unfortunately, Dev has put her in jeopardy once before, nearly leading him to turn in his warrant card.But Addie is nobody's victim: when her sister Cee is attacked, Addie turns to the inspector, offering her help... and it soon becomes clear that the two of them working together on these Scottish mysteries could lead to much more than merely solving crime.The Lady Adelaide Mysteries:Nobody's Sweetheart Now (Book 1)Who's Sorry Now? (Book 2)Just Make Believe (Book 3)

Members of Parliament are murdered crossing Westminster Bridge, in the New York Times–bestselling series set in Victorian London: "A sterling performance" (Library Journal).   In the few minutes it takes to cross Westminster Bridge, Sir Lockwood Hamilton has his throat slit and is tied securely to the lamppost with his evening scarf. The killer then vanishes without being seen. Inspector Thomas Pitt thinks the motive might have been personal . . . or political. When a second Member of Parliament is murdered in the same way, politics appear to be the reason. Soon the suspect list includes anarchists and suffragettes. Public outrage mounts and fear grips London and Parliament after a third lamppost murder.   Deep in his end of the investigation, Pitt must rely on his wife, Charlotte, and Great-aunt Vespasia to explore the drawing rooms of the upper class for clues to the mystery. With burning social issues swirling around them, the three of them must solve the case before another MP falls victim to the Westminster cutthroat.

She stumbled upon a hidden maze, with secrets in its walls...'Fated lovers? Long-hidden secrets? This book has it all, and I enjoyed every moment of it!' ? ? ? ? ?'What an absolutely spellbinding book' ? ? ? ? ?'I loved, loved, loved this book. Beautifully written and tells of betrayal, a forbidden love affair and secrets' ? ? ? ? ?'Exciting and emotional' ? ? ? ? ?'I found myself staying up WAY past my bedtime for 'one more chapter... no maybe TWO more chapters' ? ? ? ? ?-------1924. Lord and Lady Kearsley's glittering Summer Ball is in full swing when their betrothed daughter Xanthe slips out of the Orangery and into the maze for a secret encounter. By the next morning, the grand house will be in ashes and two bodies removed, but no one will ever know what happened that night in Winterthorne.2024. Juliet Stewart discovers she has inherited a cottage in the cliff-top village of Winterthorne from a relative she never knew existed. Stumbling upon the ruins of Kearsley Castle, she learns about the fire that destroyed the family. Puzzled by the disturbing gifts appearing on her doorstep, Juliet realises that someone doesn't want her in Winterthorne. But as she becomes drawn deeper into Xanthe's story, she discovers that danger lies not only in uncovering the past, but in the present too...Perfect for readers of big-house mysteries and lovers of Downton Abbey.What your favourite authors are saying'A deliciously atmospheric mystery' RUTH WARE'Romantic and immersive' JANE JOHNSON'Beautiful' AMANDA GEARD'Twists you won't see coming' LESLEY LOKKO'Sweeping... intriguing... this book kept me spellbound' CHRISTINA COURTENAY'I read it in a single sitting... absolutely enchanting' SUSANNA KEARSLEY'A beguiling labyrinth of love and mystery' LUCY ADLINGTON

"Arlen recreates a richly detailed pre-WWI England. . . . Lovers of traditional English country house mysteries will enjoy this story very much." —Publishers Weekly The elegant Lady Montfort and her redoubtable housekeeper Mrs. Jackson's services are called upon after a cook is framed and dismissed for poisoning a guest of the Hyde Rose Society. Promising to help her regain her job and her dignity, the pair trek out to the countryside to investigate a murder of concealed passions and secret desires. There, they are to discover a villain of audacious cunning among a group of mild-mannered, amateur rose-breeders. While they investigate, the rumor mill fills with talk about a conflict over in Prussia where someone quite important was shot. There is talk of war and they must race the clock to solve the mystery as the idyllic English summer days count down to the start of WWI. Brimming with intrigue, Tessa Arlen's latest does not disappoint. "Arlen's delightful mix of upstairs and downstairs conveys the complexities of a hidebound class system on the verge of change. . . . The narrative is helped along by a slew of red herrings, a fast-moving plot, and fine descriptive passages." —Historical Novel Society "An engaging series." —Seattle Times "Another intriguing mystery to be solved by the Countess of Montfort and her housekeeper Edith Jackson, a reluctant Watson to Lady Clementine's enthusiastic Sherlock." —Margaret Maron, award-winning author of the Deborah Knott series "A pitch perfect classic whodunit. . . . It's a delight to be in the company of two such captivating sleuths." —Frances Brody, author of the Kate Shackleton mysteries