Bücher von Marty Wingate

When a body turns up at a glamorous séance, Mabel Canning's sleuthing skills are put to the test. Because it appears the victim died twice... London, 1921: As a winter wind blows through the streets of London, Mabel Canning is hired by the Useful Women's Agency to attend a séance at the home of famous medium Madame Pushkana. But when Mabel hears a choking noise and a loud thud, she quickly turns on the lights to find herself at the scene of a murder. The victim is none other than Stamford Plomley, whose widow arranged the séance after he died in a fire eight months ago. How did he come back from the dead without a scorch mark on him? And could one of their assembled party of gentlewomen have killed him... again? When Scotland Yard arrive, the police try to stop Mabel from interfering. But having just formed the London Ladies' Murder Club, Mabel isn't going anywhere. And with the help of former detective Park Winstone, she begins to piece together what really happened at the ghostly gathering. But when Mabel receives a threatening letter warning her to stay away from the case, she realises the murderer may have another victim in mind. With time running out, will she hit a dead end? Or can she keep herself from becoming the next one to be sent to an early grave? A totally gripping, witty and warm Golden Age cozy murder mystery from USA Today bestselling author Marty Wingate. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, Verity Bright and T.E. Kinsey. What readers are saying about Marty Wingate: 'VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! GO! BUY! READ!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely had a ball reading this... filled with charming characters and plenty of spine-tingling twists to keep readers on the edges of their seats!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Loved this!... laugh-out-loud moments and lots of twists and turns... I was torn between wanting to race to the end and prolong my time with the characters... Perfect!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I read it in a day... Couldn't put it down!' Mystereity Reviews

Fiercely independent Mabel Canning can't wait to begin working for the Useful Women's Agency. But when she discovers a body on her client's doorstep, it's time to add solving murders to her job description... London, 1921: Mabel Canning is proud to be a modern woman working for the Useful Women's Agency, carrying out tasks for gentlewomen from flower arranging to washing muddy dogs. But when she answers the door for wealthy widow Rosalind Despard, she almost chokes on her cucumber sandwich when she finds a soldier's body on the doorstep. As she offers tea to the policemen of Scotland Yard, Mabel can't resist getting drawn into the investigation. Who was the mysterious dead man? And why was he holding a letter for Rosalind, written by her husband on the day he disappeared? As Mabel hunts for clues, she joins forces with Rosalind's handsome brother, former detective Park Winstone, and his adorable terrier, Gladys. But when Mabel suspects she is being followed, the detective duo know that time is running out before the killer strikes again. As she investigates, Mabel discovers dusty old photographs that help her reveal the soldier's true identity. But as she gets closer to uncovering the young man's murderer, she knows she's also one step closer to danger... Can she outsmart the killer and save Park and Rosalind before they also turn up dead as doornails? A totally unputdownable and utterly charming Golden Age cozy mystery from USA Today bestselling author Marty Wingate. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, Verity Bright and T.E. Kinsey. What readers are saying about Marty Wingate: 'VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! GO! BUY! READ!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely had a ball reading this... filled with charming characters and plenty of spine-tingling twists to keep readers on the edges of their seats!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Loved this!... laugh-out-loud moments and lots of twists and turns... I was torn between wanting to race to the end and prolong my time with the characters... Perfect!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿