Agatha Christie meets Julie Caplin in this exciting new cosy crime series that captures the glamour of the 1930s with the gorgeous escapist destinations!
An escape to Tuscany
An unexpected invitation
A murder at midnight…
When novice detective Atalanta Ashford is whisked away to Italy by her friend, race car driver Raoul Lemont, she anticipates a happy holiday under the Tuscan sun. But a chance meeting on the Orient Express with Italian heiress Catharina Lanetti leads to a party invitation…and front row seats for a mysterious murder!
With their new friend under suspicion Atalanta and Raoul set to work trying to discover who really murdered Catharina’s father. But with more than half a dozen suspects – all with compelling motive – Atalanta may just be facing her toughest case yet!
Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent…
Book 1: Mystery in Provence
Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini
Book 3: A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany
Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg
Readers are loving A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany:
‘A lovely cosy crime story set in Tuscany – all gorgeous landscapes and beautiful light.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A great mystery and fast read! ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Orient Express, 1930, amateur-sleuth, cozy-mystery, race-car-driver, country-estate, inheritance, family-dynamics, family-drama, family-business, murder, murder-investigation, secrets, lies…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘So much vintage goodness!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Likeable characters, excellent storytelling, and an interesting murder mystery to keep one guessing till the end.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008549329
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 240 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 22 mm
Reader reviews for Vivian Conroy: ‘A good old-fashioned whodunit’ ‘Vivian most definitely did not disappoint’ ‘Engaging, well written, and entertaining’ ‘Fantastic stories’ ‘If you like a really good mystery on a par with Christie then this is for you’
I have read a previous novel with Atalanta Ashford and was intrigued to find out what she would be doing in this one. The book is set in the 1930s and it really is a joy to read. I absolutely loved it. The... More
A cosy crime mystery that had me riveted from the start.
September 1930 and Miss Atalanta Ashford is whisked away for a sightseeing holiday, with her friend, the dashing good looking Raoul Lemont.
Will all go to plan...
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I was delighted to be offered an early read of the third book in the Miss Ashford Investigates series, having thoroughly enjoyed Atalanta’s sleuthing in Santorini. I’m pleased to say that I enjoyed this book just as... More
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