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A Spiffing Murder: A sparkling 1920s mystery full of charm, cake, and scandal
A single bite was all it took to turn a lavish celebration into a deadly mystery.
Step into the enchanting yet treacherous world of 1920s England with A Spiffing Murder, where celebrated amateur sleuth, the Dowager Duchess of Drakeford, and her sharp-eyed ward, Rex, are thrust into a web of intrigue and danger at the opulent Hilltop estate.
When Sir Herbert Cummings's chief accountant, Farrier, collapses after a single bite of cake during a high-society gathering, what seemed like a tragic accident quickly hints at something more sinister. Joined by Scotland Yard’s finest, Detective Inspector Arthur Whipple, the Dowager and Rex uncover secrets lurking beneath the estate’s polished surface. As alliances fracture, the trio navigates class rivalries, personal vendettas, and buried motives among a colorful cast of suspects, each hiding dark secrets of their own.
With the guests confined and a killer on the loose, can they catch the culprit before another victim falls?
Join the Dowager, Rex, and Whipple on a delightfully puzzling journey, where the only thing sharper than the cake knives are the secrets hidden behind every door. Perfect for fans of murder mysteries with a touch of British charm and 1920s humor!
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Praise for Rex and
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I absolutely love this book; it's well written, clever, and funny. I hope Keith Finney writes many more stories about Rex and HG.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Can't wait for the next one!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ …a page-turner from start to finish.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Once again, Keith has written a very entertaining tale centered around the aristocracy, but this time set in 1922.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wow, Keith... words fail me.
Step into the enchanting yet treacherous world of 1920s England with A Spiffing Murder, where celebrated amateur sleuth, the Dowager Duchess of Drakeford, and her sharp-eyed ward, Rex, are thrust into a web of intrigue and danger at the opulent Hilltop estate.
When Sir Herbert Cummings's chief accountant, Farrier, collapses after a single bite of cake during a high-society gathering, what seemed like a tragic accident quickly hints at something more sinister. Joined by Scotland Yard’s finest, Detective Inspector Arthur Whipple, the Dowager and Rex uncover secrets lurking beneath the estate’s polished surface. As alliances fracture, the trio navigates class rivalries, personal vendettas, and buried motives among a colorful cast of suspects, each hiding dark secrets of their own.
With the guests confined and a killer on the loose, can they catch the culprit before another victim falls?
Join the Dowager, Rex, and Whipple on a delightfully puzzling journey, where the only thing sharper than the cake knives are the secrets hidden behind every door. Perfect for fans of murder mysteries with a touch of British charm and 1920s humor!
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Praise for Rex and
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I absolutely love this book; it's well written, clever, and funny. I hope Keith Finney writes many more stories about Rex and HG.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Can't wait for the next one!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ …a page-turner from start to finish.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Once again, Keith has written a very entertaining tale centered around the aristocracy, but this time set in 1922.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wow, Keith... words fail me.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2024
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November 19, 2024
As someone who normally reads contemporary thrillers I wanted to see if I would enjoy something a bit 'different', I am really pleased I gave it a go. Having started reading 'crime ' books at the start of my teens (a very long time ago,) with Authors such as Agatha Christie this book reminded me of that time and reignited fond memories. An excellent read and it will definitely inspire me to go back to the series again when another book is added, with so many books out there to read that is the best compliment I can give.
November 14, 2024
My first British cozy mystery and not the last. Full of suspense and surprises by a gang of excellent sleuths that will definitely solve the crime. Totally intriguing and fun to read.
January 27, 2026
A good twist.
Great book, many different threads to follow. The three of them make a great team and Her Grace demands deference.
Great book, many different threads to follow. The three of them make a great team and Her Grace demands deference.
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