Helena Dixon Bücher

In the spring of 1935, newlywed Kitty Underhay is reluctantly roped into organizing the Miss Dartmouth Jubilee pageant at the Dolphin Hotel by her rival, Mrs. Craven. While Kitty is eager to kick off the glamorous event, the excitement quickly turns to horror when contestant Peggy Blaine goes missing, only to be found dead. The lack of shock among the other contestants raises Kitty's suspicions—could jealousy over a sash and tiara motivate murder? As Kitty uncovers threatening notes sent to the participants, she enlists her husband, Matt, to investigate. However, before he can interview the contestants, another competitor is found dead from what appears to be an accidental overdose. The beauty pageant has morphed into a deadly affair, and the couple suspects someone close to the girls is behind the chaos. With time running out, Kitty and Matt must distinguish between harmless cosmetics and deadly poisons. Will they solve the mystery before they become the next victims? This charming historical cozy mystery is a delightful read that will captivate fans of classic whodunits. Readers rave about its engaging plot and compelling characters, making it a true page-turner that keeps you guessing until the end.

A glamorous engagement celebration in an English country manor house… and a local maid dead. Somebody call Kitty Underhay!At home in Devon, Kitty is attending a ball at the very grand Markham Hall. With celebrations in full swing and everyone kitted out in their glad rags, Kitty and Matt enjoy the champagne. But the next morning, the party feels well and truly over when Kitty stumbles across a body while out walking her dog, Bertie. The maid, Agnes, is dead, and everyone at Markham Hall is a suspect…Kitty and Matt set about piecing together the puzzle as the streamers are swept away and empty glasses gathered up. But who could the murderer be? The other maids seem shifty; Lord and Lady Faversham, the hosts, are not without motive, and even Kitty’s grandmother is keeping her cards close to her chest this time…But then a safe filled with precious jewels has its lock broken, and another body is found tangled up in the weeds of the lake in the grounds. Kitty wonders if the poor guest knew their dancing days were almost over when they were merrily sipping punch the night before? And what secrets are the other guests hiding…Can Kitty save the next victim at the eleventh hour? Or will this really be a weekend to die for?Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Verity Bright will adore this totally charming murder mystery. The perfect treat for cozy crime fans!

Für ihre Lieblinge würde Clo alles tun. Der riesige Irische Wolfshund Nigel, die eigenwillige Katze Clive und der freche Papagei Dave sind nur einige der Tiere, denen sie ein neues Zuhause gibt. Doch ihr privates Tierheim steht vor dem Ruin, und ein Saboteur treibt sein Unwesen, schreckt nicht einmal vor Brandstiftung zurück. Clo ist verzweifelt - bis der charmante Jack in ihr Leben tritt. Ist er ihre Rettung? Humorvoll, romantisch und spannend - ausgezeichnet als RNA Love Story of the Year

Kitty Underhay is dancing with death during a charity ball at Lady Eliza Foxley’s home in winter 1934. Enjoying a night off from wedding planning, she looks forward to seeing her father, Edgar Underhay. However, the evening takes a dark turn when Edgar discovers Lady Eliza dead, strangled with her own silk stocking. As suspicion falls on him and he is arrested for murder, Kitty must act quickly to prevent her father from being led away in shackles. Teaming up with her fiancé, Matthew, they set out to clear Edgar’s name and uncover the true killer. Lady Eliza’s widowed sister stands to gain from her will, but before they can question her, she suffers a severe poisoning. With time running out, Kitty races against the clock to solve the mystery and make it to her wedding. As a cunning murderer lurks, will she leave as a newlywed or face a more tragic fate? This gripping Golden Age cosy murder mystery is filled with unexpected twists, making it an unputdownable read for fans of the genre. Readers rave about the tension, character development, and engaging plot, with many unable to put the book down until the last page.