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KISS OF DEATH Moments after a high tea is interrupted by a fire in
the servants' hall, art collector Daniel McCourt is found sprawled
on the floor of his study under a bundle of mistletoe, his throat
slit by the bloody sword lying next to his body. Could the killer
be a disgruntled lover, sending a message by murdering McCourt
under the mistletoe? Could it be one of his fellow collectors,
pointedly using one of McCourt's own acquisitions to kill him?
Inspector Witherspoon is determined to solve the case--preferably
before Christmas Eve--but of course he will need some assistance
from the always sharp-witted Mrs. Jeffries, who has her own
theories on why McCourt had to die by the sword... A Mrs. Jeffries
Mystery
A dead man dressed like a vicar is propped against a church wall,
clutching the address of a dilapidated cottage that's abandoned -
except for a human skeleton inside. Inspector Witherspoon's only
prayer is to seek the counsel of his housekeeper and secret weapon,
Mrs. Jeffries - who proves that a great crimesolver's work is never
done. Praise for the Mrs Jeffries Mysteries: 'It's murder most
English all the way!' The Literary Times 'Fascinating murder
mystery . . . wit and style . . . a winning series. Mrs. Jeffries
is the Miss Marple of Victorian Mystery' The Paperback Forum
This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features
mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more
importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's widow
herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the
right direction to solve the crime. A priceless brooch and a
parlour maid go missing at the same time, and Inspector Witherspoon
is called in to investigate. He finds the brooch, on a corpse, but
draws a blank on the missing girl. Her employer, Luty Belle
Crookshank, has more faith in Mrs Jeffries than the police, and
rightly so... "...the body was only found today." Witherspoon
paused and took a deep breath. "And the murder was committed
several months ago." "Several months ago!" Mrs Jeffries was
scandalized. The trail would be colder than a February frost.'
It was true. Hannah Cameron was not well liked. But were her
friends or family the sort to stab her in the back? To almost
everyone, the answer is clear: she was killed by a burglar. And
since Inspector Witherspoon is not a burglary detective, he has to
take a backseat to the odious Inspector Nivens! Mrs Jeffries and
the rest of the household must really tiptoe around this time. And
if they're not extra careful, it could be a matter of more bodies
piling up before they're done!
Mirabelle Daws travelled all the way from Australia to Sheridan
Square to visit her sister - only to die in the middle of a locked
garden. All the residents of Sheridan Square have a key to the
garden - but no-one seemed to know that Mirabelle was planning to
arrive. So the question facing Mrs. Jeffries and Inspector
Witherspoon is: who wanted to make sure that Mirabelle's visit was
very, very short-lived? Praise for the Mrs Jeffries Mysteries:
'It's murder most English all the way!' The Literary Times
'Fascinating murder mystery . . . wit and style . . . a winning
series. Mrs. Jeffries is the Miss Marple of Victorian Mystery' The
Paperback Forum
With London's streets deserted, a young flower girl is murdered.
But why was she out so late on the foggiest night of the year? The
inspector has no where to even begin looking for a suspect. However
Mrs. Jeffries, his housekeeper, is even more accomplished at
detection than she is at household management. This charming series
of Victorian murder mysteries features mild-mannered Inspector
Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more importantly, Mrs Jeffries,
his housekeeper. A policeman's widow herself, her quick wits allow
her to nudge the Inspector in the right direction to solve the
crime.
This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features
mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more
importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's widow
herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the
right direction to solve the crime. When a doctor is discovered
dead in his own office, Mrs Jeffries is on the look-out for a
prescription for murder, determined to discover the culprit,
despite how her employer feels about interviewing suspects . . .
"He hated questioning people. He could never tell whether or not
someone was actually lying to him, and he knew, shocking as it was,
that there were some people who lied to the police on a regular
basis."
One of London's best known (and least liked) businessmen is
murdered, and once again Mrs Jeffries has to help the Inspector
solve the case. This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries
features mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and,
more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's
widow herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in
the right direction to solve the crime.
This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features
mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more
importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's widow
herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the
right direction to solve the crime. Early in the new year, Mrs.
Hodges attends her first seance and the medium foresees her death.
That same night, the prediction comes true, and Scotland Yard's
Inspector Witherspoon, is on the case. As ever, his housekeeper Mrs
Jeffries is observing and coming to her conclusions. "Witherspoon
sighed. He'd so hoped that 1887 would be a good year, one that
wouldn't have people murdering one another every time one turned
around."
A RUTHLESS END FOR A RUTHLESS MAN Harrison Nye may have been
involved in some dubious business dealings, but no one ever
expected him to be murdered. Now Inspector Witherspoon must root
out the perpetrator of the underhanded deed. Nye's business
associate visited him just hours before the murder and seems to
know more than he's letting on. And when his maid disappears, this
dirty business gets even deadlier. Now, Mrs. Jeffries and her staff
must root through the sins of Nye's past to discover which one
caught up with him . . . Praise for the Mrs Jeffries Mysteries:
'It's murder most English all the way!' The Literary Times
'Fascinating murder mystery . . . wit and style . . . a winning
series. Mrs. Jeffries is the Miss Marple of Victorian Mystery' The
Paperback Forum
When a magistrate rules Harlan Westover's death a suicide,
something smells fishy. Amidst a sea of unanswered questions, the
clever Mrs. Jeffries wants to get to the bottom of it - and make
sure someone doesn't stage another "suicide" . . . Praise for the
Mrs Jeffries Mysteries: 'It's murder most English all the way!' The
Literary Times 'Fascinating murder mystery . . . wit and style . .
. a winning series. Mrs. Jeffries is the Miss Marple of Victorian
Mystery' The Paperback Forum
Behind every great detective there's a woman who's an even greater
crime solver! The artist's model never even showed up to Neville
Grant's house - nor was expected, according to the cranky Mr Grant.
But with all of his ranting and raving, it was hard getting a
straight answer. Then, one of Grant's houseguests suddenly dies
right before their eyes - and it was no accident! Now, Mrs Jeffries
has to work double-time to find the missing model and the killer.
And she'll have to get her whole staff involved - before someone
else becomes the next still life...
This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features
mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more
importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's widow
herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the
right direction to solve the crime. Murder strikes at a Jubilee
Ball in Queen Victoria's honour, which is also attended by
Inspector Witherspoon and Mrs. Jeffries. The victim was a widely
disliked member of the Hyde Park Literary Circle, where
investigations into the crime open old wounds and reignite petty
grievances ... 'Aghast, the inspector's jaw dropped even farther.
He couldn't believe this. "Lady Cannonberry, have you any idea what
you're saying?"'
If you like "Downton Abbey," you'll love Mrs. Jeffries
NOW IN ONE VOLUME--THREE VICTORIAN MYSTERIES FEATURING MRS.
JEFFRIES
Everyone's awed by Inspector Witherspoon's Scotland Yard
successes, but they don't know about his secret weapon. Her name is
Mrs. Jeffries, and she keeps house for the Inspector--and keeps him
on his toes. No matter how messy the murder or how dirty the deed,
her polished detection skills are up to the task. Because as she
knows all too well, a crimesolver's work is never done...
"Mrs. Jeffries Takes the Stage"
After a theatre critic is murdered, Mrs. Jeffries uncovers the
victim's secret past: a real-life drama more compelling than any
stage play...
"Mrs. Jeffries Questions the Answers"
Hannah Cameron was not well-liked. But were her friends or family
the sort to stab her in the back? Mrs. Jeffries must really tiptoe
around this time--or it could be a matter of life and death...
"Mrs. Jeffries Reveals Her Art"
Mrs. Jeffries has to work double-time to find a missing model and
a killer. And she'll have to get her whole staff involved--before
someone else becomes the next subject...
Rarely had Mrs Jeffries encountered a murderer as brazen as the
killer of Peter Hornsley, who even left behind his name . . . which
was Inspector Witherspoon! Mrs Jeffries knew that her mild-mannered
employer couldn't possibly be the real culprit, but would she be
able to solve the mystery and convince Scotland Yard of the truth
in time. This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries
features mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and,
more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's
widow herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in
the right direction to solve the crime.
Inspector Witherspoon has never come up against a case which he
couldn't solve . . . with the help of his housekeeper, Mrs.
Jeffries. But now he's confronted with a bewlidering murder. It
seems as though the victim has cheated his stockholders out of a
fortune, which leaves each of them with a strong motive for the
crime. So Mrs Jeffries is confronted with a complex brew of murder
and high finance. This time even she might not manage to add it all
up . . . This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries
features mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and,
more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's
widow herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in
the right direction to solve the crime.
Eccentric Annabeth Gentry pretty much keeps to herself. Besides her
recent inheritance - and the attention her bloodhound gets for
digging up the body of a murdered thief - her life is in fact,
rather dull. So why does she think that someone is trying to kill
her? That's what Mrs. Jeffries and her staff have to find out. What
they discover is a dead body next door, and three attempts on
Annabeth's life. It sounds like there's a jealous dog in their
midst. Mrs. Jeffries will have to sniff out some clues before the
plot thickens . . . Praise for the Mrs Jeffries Mysteries: 'It's
murder most English all the way!' The Literary Times 'Fascinating
murder mystery . . . wit and style . . . a winning series. Mrs.
Jeffries is the Miss Marple of Victorian Mystery' The Paperback
Forum
The corpse of an acerbic theatre critic is discovered in the canal,
but on further examination, it turns out that he was first drowned
in a bathtub. Inspector Witherspoon investigates at the theatre,
but Mrs Jeffries concentrates on the critic's murky past -
uncovering secrets that are more dramatic than any play. This
charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features
mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more
importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's widow
herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the
right direction to solve the crime.
When the landlord of a local pub is found stabbed in the back,
Inspector Witherspoon tries to fathom the mystery from first
principles. Meanwhile Mrs Jeffries and the household staff spring
into action, trying to make sure that the right person is
apprehended. This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries
features mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and,
more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's
widow herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in
the right direction to solve the crime.
NOW IN ONE VOLUME--THREE VICTORIAN MYSTERIES FEATURING MRS.
JEFFRIES
A DETECTIVE IN THE HOUSE
Everyone's awed by Inspector Witherspoon's Scotland Yard
successes, but they don't know about his secret weapon. Her name is
Mrs. Jeffries, and she keeps house for the Inspector--and keeps him
on his toes. No matter how messy the murder or how dirty the deed,
her polished detection skills are up to the task. Because as she
knows all too well, a crimesolver's work is never done...
"Mrs. Jeffries Plays the Cook
"When a dead body turns up, Mrs. Jeffries winds up doing
double-duty: cooking for the household--and trying to cook a
killer's goose...
"Mrs. Jeffries and the Missing Alibi "
It's one of the most brazen murders anyone can remember--and
Inspector Witherspoon has become the main suspect. Now it's up to
Mrs. Jeffries to clear her boss's good name...
"Mrs. Jeffries Stands Corrected
"When a local publican is murdered, Inspector Witherspoon finally
takes Mrs. Jeffries's advice to trust his own instincts. But as he
narrows down the suspects, Mrs. Jeffries and her staff must solve
the case before he ruins his career--and theirs...
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