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Mrs. Jeffries and the Feast of St. Stephen (Berkley Prime Crime Mysteries)

by Emily Brightwell

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ISBN13: 9780425217313
ISBN10: 0425217310
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The case is an unexpected bother for Inspector Witherspoon's household, already abuzz with plans for the holidays, but Scotland Yard wants this crime solved before Christmas. Now the busy sleuths must rally in support of their Inspector-especially since the clues are harder to find than a silver sixpence in a plum pudding...

Review:

"Brightwell's unobtrusive 23rd Victorian historical mystery (after Mrs. Jeffries and the Best Laid Plans) adds a dash of holiday spirit to the adventures of Insp. Gerald Witherspoon and his housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries. At the height of the Christmas season, Witherspoon is called in when Stephen Whitfield, a member of the upper class, is poisoned by foxglove slipped into his wine. Jeffries's below-stairs crew of irregulars track down those who were present when the fatal drink was poured, collecting rumors and gossip concerning the dead man and his family and friends. They soon find that Whitfield belonged to a tontine (an investment group where the last one alive collects the dead members' contributions) whose membership has been steadily dwindling. The writing lacks the wit of other Victorian series, such as Peter Lovesey's Sergeant Cribb novels, and the characters often border on clich, but readers looking for a light diversion will be satisfied." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

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Friends and family come together to revel in the Christmas spirit. But the good cheer fizzles when the host, wealthy Stephen Whitfield, dies before the second course. Since Scotland Yard wants this crime solved before Christmas, the busy sleuths must rally in support of their Inspector.
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About the Author

Emily Brightwell is the author of twenty-three Inspector Witherspoon and Mrs. Jeffries books.
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ISBN:
9780425217313
Author:
Brightwell, Emily
Publisher:
Berkley Prime Crime
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - General
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - Women Sleuths
Subject:
Witherspoon, Gerald (Fictitious character)
Subject:
Jeffries, mrs. (fictitious character)
Series:
Berkley Prime Crime Mysteries
Publication Date:
October 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
263
Dimensions:
8.36x5.52x.96 in. .78 lbs.
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