Synopses & Reviews
A Mrs. Jeffries Mystery She keeps house for Inspector Witherspoon...and keeps him on his toes. Everyone's awed by his Scotland Yard successesbut they don't know about his secret weapon. No matter how messy the murder or how dirty the deed, Mrs. Jeffries' polished detection skills are up to the task... proving that behind every great man there's a woman--and that a crimesolver's work is never done.
A BONE TO PICK
Eccentric Annabeth Gentry pretty much keeps to herself. Besides her recent inheritanceand the attention her bloodhound gets for digging up the body of a murdered thiefher life is in fact, rather dull. So why does she think that someone is trying to kill her? Thats what Mrs. Jeffries and her staff has to find out. What they discover is a dead body next door, and three attempts on Annabeths life. It sounds like theres a jealous dog in their midst. Mrs. Jeffries will have to sniff out some clues before the plot thickens
Review
Praise for the Mrs. Jeffries Mysteries: “[A] winning combination in Witherspoon and Jeffries. Its murder most English all the way!”—The Literary Times
“Fascinating murder mystery...wit and style...a winning series. Mrs. Jeffries is the Miss Marple of Victorian Mystery.” —The Paperback Forum
“One historical mystery series that never gets boring or dull.”—Midwest Book Review
Synopsis
Annabeth Gentry thinks someone wants her dead. And when her housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries, discovers three attempts on Annabeth's life, she realizes the eccentric old lady may be right after all. Now she must unearth answers--and fast!
About the Author
Emily Brightwell is the author of over 32 Inspector Witherspoon and Mrs. Jeffries Victorian mysteries.