Miss Beetons Murder Agency

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It takes an organised mind to solve a well-planned crime

The perfect new cosy crime novel for fans of Agatha Christie, Nita Prose and Ian Moore!

A Platinum book of the month!

'Mrs Beeton herself would be proud. A perfect recipe, best devoured in one sitting between elevenses and afternoon tea' Ian Moore

'A glorious new addition to the cosy crime genre with recipes which will leave you wanting more' Melanie Cantor

'Highly recommended' Nuala McGovern, Woman's Hour

Alice Beeton never anticipated finding herself single and childless past fifty.

A distant relative of the famous Mrs Beeton, Alice had once envisioned a perfect household of her own. Instead, she resides in her pristine flat in a rather shabby Kensington block, with Agatha, her brilliant, if overly protective, corgi-Jack Russell mix.

Alice runs the Good Housekeeping Management Agency, supplying discreet domestic staff to luxurious townhouses and grand country estates. When Camille Messent urgently needs a new housekeeper, Alice sends Enya, a bold young woman with stellar references and fluency in French.

But Alice's quiet New Year's Day is shattered when news breaks that Enya has been found dead. With the scruffy but intriguing Detective Rigby struggling to conduct a proper investigation, and the wealthy family closing ranks, Miss Beeton, along with her astute companion Agatha, takes it upon herself to crack the case.

After all, it takes an organised mind to solve a well-planned crime

Readers LOVE Miss Beeton's Murder Agency:

What a sleuth Miss Beeton is. I need more!

Move over Agatha (and not Miss Beeton's loveable dog), there's a new queen in town

Strong women, friendship and found family, not to mention a handsome detective and a very special dog called Agatha! How I loved this book'

'Absolutely delightful stuff, I really hope there's more to come.'

'The perfect title to get cosy with this autumn and winter.'

Perfect for fans of:

• Cosy crime
• Golden age crime fiction
• Women sleuths
• Found family
• Old money and high society

Reviews

A Platinum book of the month!

'Wonderfully festive a total joy' Platinum

'Cosy crime at its finest' The Sun

'The perfect cosy crime treat' Heat

'Super-fun and super-readable' Fabulous

'An absolute delight witty, pacy and, if Im honest, just a little bit bonkers, it is fun and fabulous' My Weekly

'The perfect mix of cosy mystery and character-driven storytelling. Perfect for fans of sharp-witted sleuths and charming domestic drama' The Guide

'Mrs Beeton herself would be proud. A perfect recipe, best devoured in one sitting between elevenses and afternoon tea' Ian Moore

'A glorious new addition to the cosy crime genre with recipes which will leave you wanting more' Melanie Cantor

'Crime couldnt get much cozier with Miss Beeton and her recipes for intrigue on the case. Witty, engaging, perfectly organised sleuthing for the ages' Sarah Lawton

'Quirky, fun and deadly, Miss Beetons Murder Agency takes the cosy crime novel into new and intriguing territory. Like her famous relative, Miss Beeton discovers theres more to household management than meets the eye' Catherine Cole

'A perfect Autumn crime read' YOURS magazine

'Alice and her friends are so appealing, the plot so engaging and the feelgood factor so high that Miss Beeton truly stands out from the crowd' Sussex Life Magazine Book of the Month

'A wonderful cosy crime dish served up with humour, warmth, satisfaction, a fabulous cast of characters to savour and the lightest peppering of romance. I loved the witty unfurling of the clever mystery at its heart. From tasty recipes to a plot that intrigues and satisfies, Josie Lloyd has deftly shaped a world I want to enjoy again. Let there be more!' Hannah Dolby

Author Bio

Josie Lloyd's first novel, It Could Be You, was published in 1997 and since then she has written 15 bestselling novels (under various pen names), including the number one hit Come Together, which she co-authored with her husband, Emlyn Rees, which was number one for 10 weeks, published in 27 languages and made into a Working Title film. Josie has also written several best-selling parodies with Emlyn, including We're Going On A Bar Hunt, The Very Hungover Caterpillar and The Teenager Who Came To Tea.