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A Mansion for Murder: Book 13 in the Kate Shackleton mysteries - Kate Shackleton Mysteries (Paperback)
Frances Brody (author)Published: 20/10/2022
An irresistible slice of Yorkshire-set cosy crime perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Nicola Upson, A Mansion for Murder sees Private Investigator Kate Shackleton attempt to unravel the truth behind a series of mysterious deaths.
1930, Yorkshire. Intrigued by a mysterious letter from a stranger offering important information, Private Investigator Kate Shackleton arrives in the mill village of Saltaire. At nearby Milner Field mansion, overshadowed by its reputation for misfortune and untimely deaths, she expects to meet the letter writer, Ronnie Creswell.
Kate soon hears the shocking news that Ronnie has been killed. At first his death appears to be a tragic accident at the mill, but soon it becomes clear that Ronnie's demise was no mishap. Kate is enlisted to help investigate the murder.
Kate moves into the tower rooms at Milner Field, as she tries to uncover resentments, industrial espionage, and old secrets in the close-knit village. Although she doesn't believe in curses, she wonders what sinister truth lies behind this latest in the litany of deaths connected to the infamous Milner Field.
Then just when things couldn't get any worse, a young girl in the village goes missing, and Kate must use all her strength and skill to unravel the mystery around the mansion once and for all...
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN: 9780349431970
Number of pages: 336
Weight: 240 g
Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 28 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Praise for Frances Brody:
Brody's writing is like her central character Kate Shackleton: witty, acerbic and very, very perceptive - Ann Cleeves
A novel that combines clever detection with a sympathetic understanding of human frailty - Daily Mail
I really adore this series and Kate is such a strong, level-headed character - Woman's Way
Kate Shackleton is a splendid heroine - Ann Granger
Delightful - People's Friend
Frances Brody has made it to the top rank of crime writers - Daily Mail
Brody's excellent mystery splendidly captures the conflicts and attitudes of the time with well-developed characters - RT Book Reviews
Kate Shackleton joins Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs in a subgroup of young, female amateur detectives who survived and were matured by their wartime experiences. As self-reliant women in a society that still regards them a second-class citizens, they make excellent heroines - Literary Review
Kate Shackleton is an engagingly forthright and indefatigable investigator - Irish Times
Frances Brody skilfully holds our attention, making us want to read on and then look forward to the next Kate Shackleton mystery - Gazette & Herald
The series is right up there with Miss Marple - Sunday Sport
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