The scene is set for murder and Kitty Underhays partner has been cast as the killer.Late Summer, 1933. After a quarrel with toopluckyforherowngood amateur sleuth Kitty Underhay, dashing exarmy captain Matthew Bryant is nursing his wounds, and a tumbler of brandy, when theres a heavy knock at the door and he finds himself arrested for murder. The body of aspiring actress Pearl Bright has been found, strangled with one of Matts own bootlaces, and the evidence seems to be stacked against him.The local constabulary might have locked Matt up, but before they can throw away the key, Kitty hears the news and hies to his aid, determined to prove his innocence. And when her investigations lead her to the home of retired theatre impresario Stanley Davenport, and the local amateur dramatics society, Kitty uncovers a web of deceit that stretches far beyond the stage makeup. But Kittys digging is bringing her to the attention of the killer. Without her partner in crimefighting, can Kitty expose them and clear Matts name? Or will it be curtains for them both?A gripping Golden Age cozy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteriesThis murder mystery is perfect This story has it all. An absolute pageturner with characters to care about. Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsExcellent cosy mystery! The story was gripping I loved the character development with the little hint of romance and cannot wait for the next book....
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The scene is set for murder and Kitty Underhays partner has been cast as the killer.Late Summer, 1933. After a quarrel with toopluckyforherowngood amateur sleuth Kitty Underhay, dashing exarmy captain Matthew Bryant is nursing his wounds, and a tumbler of brandy, when theres a heavy knock at the door and he finds himself arrested for murder. The body of aspiring actress Pearl Bright has been found, strangled with one of Matts own bootlaces, and the evidence seems to be stacked against him.The local constabulary might have locked Matt up, but before they can throw away the key, Kitty hears the news and hies to his aid, determined to prove his innocence. And when her investigations lead her to the home of retired theatre impresario Stanley Davenport, and the local amateur dramatics society, Kitty uncovers a web of deceit that stretches far beyond the stage makeup. But Kittys digging is bringing her to the attention of the killer. Without her partner in crimefighting, can Kitty expose them and clear Matts name? Or will it be curtains for them both?A gripping Golden Age cozy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteriesThis murder mystery is perfect This story has it all. An absolute pageturner with characters to care about. Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsExcellent cosy mystery! The story was gripping I loved the character development with the little hint of romance and cannot wait for the next book....
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