Miss Beeton's Murder Agency

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 Platinumbook of the month! 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' - '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 Household 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... - Perfect for fans of:- Cosy crime- Golden age crime fiction- Women sleuths- Found family- Old money and high society

Josie Lloyd is the author of twenty-two novels (under various pen names) and her work has been translated into twenty-six languages. As well as the Sunday Times number one hit, Come Together, she's written several bestselling parodies with her husband, Emlyn Rees, including We're Going on a Bar Hunt. Their latest novel is You & Me & You & Me & You & Me. Josie lives in Brighton with Emlyn and when she's not writing, she likes cooking, sea-swimming, singing and walking on the Downs with her dog. She is the patron of the charity Lobular Breast Cancer UK and regularly runs wellbeing and creative writing workshops for people going through cancer treatment. She also co-hosts a podcast about the stories behind jewellery and keepsakes called 'Show Us Your Bits'. The TV series of Miss Beeton's Murder Agency is currently in development with Escapade Pictures.