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Murder at Elm House: A totally unputdownable historical cozy mystery
Paperback
Series: A Miss Underhay Mystery, Book 6
ISBN13: 9781800195417
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: Jun 7 2021
Pages: 238
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.54 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
Kitty Underhay feels the touch... of death.
1934. Accidental amateur sleuth Kitty Underhay is being escorted by ex-army captain Matthew Bryant on an errand of mercy, as she takes a basket of grapes to her nemesis Mrs Craven, who is recuperating from a recent operation. But their arrival at Elm House Nursing Home coincides with the mysterious death of Lady Wellings, a long-term resident.
The woman was known to be ill, so when the police turn a disinterested ear to Mrs Craven's suspicion that Lady Wellings was poisoned, Kitty decides to look into the case herself. And when another invalid, the gentle Mrs Pearson, collapses fatally in the breakfast room, it seems her suspicions are well-founded. For an institution promising health and rejuvenation, there seems to be a very low survival rate amongst the guests!
When the nurse Eloise Hibbert hints at sinister goings on among the staff, Kitty arranges to meet her away from the home to uncover how deep the treachery lies. However, before she can make the rendezvous, Eloise meets an unfortunate end falling from the top of the building. Was she pushed by the hand of fate, or a cold-blooded killer?
Meanwhile, Matt has been following an entirely different trail of evidence, and what he finds out chills him to the bone. When Kitty fails to return from her unsuccessful meeting, it is clear she has stumbled onto a plot far more devious than they could have imagined, and into a trap laid by an unscrupulous killer...
An utterly sensational and addictive Golden Age murder mystery. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss.
Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries:
'This was excellent and I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'Fast, fun and utterly unputdownable... perfect for fans of Agatha Christie.' Robin Loves Reading
'What can I say? I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'Oh how I love this series!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'Excellent cosy mystery! The story was gripping... I loved the character development with the little hint of romance and cannot wait for the next book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'I love this series... The murder mystery itself was engrossing... It kept me guessing right until the final scene, which is unusual for me.' Roberta Reads, 5 stars
'I felt right at home the moment I started reading... It was a joy.' Goodreads reviewer
'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'One of my favourite cosy mystery series.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'A page-turner that will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'Do yourself a favour, cozy up with a blanket, a cup of something warm and dig into this cozy mystery.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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