MURDER ON THE 3.15 TO PICCADILLY CIRCUS

Camille Divine Murder Mystery #14

by Andrea Hicks

London, 1926
Camille Divine is on her way home from an afternoon shopping on Regent Street for baby clothes, her mind filled with thoughts about the child she expects. But as she settles into her seat on the underground train a disturbing sight shatters her peaceful moment.
A woman sits unnaturally still by the glass partition, her posture rigid, her gaze vacant. Camille’s breath catches as she notices a dark stain spreading across the woman’s elegant dove-grey coat, blood rolling off the seat and pooling at her feet. She has been stabbed—right there on the train, yet no one else seems to have noticed. Instinct takes over. Camille leaps to her feet, calling for help, but as the train slows at the next station, she realises the killer could be slipping away into the crowd.
When Chief Inspector Richard Owen arrives at the scene, he and Camille—along with her ever-loyal lady's maid Cecily Lewis—begin unravelling the mystery of the murdered woman, a young and fashionable woman with no identification, no bag, and no obvious reason for being targeted.

Who was she? Why was she killed in such a brazen manner? And most chillingly, could the murderer still be watching from the shadows, ready to strike again?
Perfect for fans of historical thrillers, complex mysteries, and lovers of The Miss Fisher Mysteries, Agatha Christie's Poirot, and Miss Marple, MURDER ON THE 3.15 TO PICCADILLY CIRCUS promises a suspenseful journey filled with unexpected twists and clues to keep you guessing.

301 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 14, 2025

Reviews

[Emily Gawlak]

Murder on the 3.15 to Piccadilly Circle is mesmerizing! It’s been awhile since I’ve caught up on the Camille Devine series and it’s like visiting an old friend. The characters are heartfelt, the plot is intriguing, and Camille is her perfect self.

I have to say, the book is amazing. I did miss that there wasn’t an update on Ottlie, but the overall focus of the book was so much fun. The balance between Camille and Richard is perfect, matching Camille and Cecily.

This series is a quintessential historical cozy mystery.

Check it out, you’ll love it!

Happy reading! 📖

[Kim Campbell]

I'm torn between giving three or four stars. On the one hand the murder itself makes for a jolly good mystery and although it was obvious who it wasn't we had to wait a good while for the actual killer to put in an appearance. On the other I now feel that Camille is interfering to much in her husband's cases. It wasn't too bad before they were married because she was usually on the spot or involved before the police. But now she either widens her eyes of flutters her eyelashes and straight away police procedure goes out of the window. And this from a man who has made Chief Inspector! And, let me add, one who would be well aware of what the police should and shouldn't do. And don't even let me start on the night time visitor! Too many "Ands" but really...

[James A. Butler]

A Rousing Read

Camille Devine can’t ignore a corpse and walk away even when it is a beautiful young woman she doesn’t know. She raises the alarm starting a page turning tale that forces Camille to face the false world of gentility she willingly denounced when she married her policeman husband. Her investigation takes her through the world of the privileged and the squalid lives of the poor and hopeless. She solves the mystery just in time to give birth to her son Simon. The boy she hoped for to complete their humble family. This is another well crafted tale that will keep you hooked and leave you understanding more of about a fascinating period in our history.

[Danette]

Camille and Richard Owen are now happily married and expecting their first child. While returning home from shopping via the train, Camille realizes a young woman is dead, not sleeping. Someone has stabbed the young woman to death while she was a passenger on the train.

We have all sorts of factors in play here. There is a pawn shop, illegal auctions of stolen goods, ties to the aristocracy and a missing child. All of this leads to another must read Camille Divine mystery.

I have enjoyed this whole series so far. The pacing is always perfect with just the right clues dropped, leading to a satisfying ending.

[Jill]

Murders, Blackmail and Babies

A pregnant Camille finds a dead young woman on the Tube. She and Richard set out to solve the mystery of the woman and her death. This sends Camille back to a family that figured in her previous life. And not in a good way. This is a most enjoyable book.

[Kimberley O’Malley]

I normally like this series this book just had me struggling to finish, it seemed to wonder all over the place for me and left so many what happened to moments. Seemed it was loosing the flow of chapters to me and with both characters Inspector Owen gravitating more to doing what Camellia wants then police procedural process.

[Jason Sharvin]

Back on form

Fantastic read. Camille Divine is back on form. Will keep u guessing till the end. Plenty of changes in Duke Street but her investigating talents are still top level even being in her delicate state

[Richard]

Babies and children

Awaiting the birth of her baby, Camille is plunged into an investigation of the murder of a young woman on an underground train. She and Richard confront titled suspects, missing servants, cocaine dealers, and the search for a missing two year old girl!

[Louise E. Youngs]

great characters

I enjoyed the great characters in the story and I plan to read many more of Andrea’s books. I especially liked the lack of foul language and the lack of violence. Thank you

[Les Wilson]

A very good read, but amazed at how she manages with and expectant chamber maid whist being pregnant herself. A puzzle not a spoiler of the story.

[Leona]

Not crazy about this one. Far too complicated and too long.

[Debbie Phelps]

Loved it

Lots of twists and turns.
Pretty precious about the babies
Cant wait for the next adventure.
Very Agatha Christyish. Loved it.

[Susan Waters]

well written ...

I have read all the books in this series. I find the author to be consistent in plotting and character development. I will read anything by Andrea Hicks.

[Connie]

While this novel is decidedly part of the genre of 'golden age cozy mysteries,' is gets rather dark for my taste. 'All's well that ends well' but I may not pick up any more books in this series.