Description
The corpse of an acerbic theatre critic is discovered in the canal, but on further examination, it turns out that he was first drowned in a bathtub. Inspector Witherspoon investigates at the theatre, but Mrs Jeffries concentrates on the critic's murky past - uncovering secrets that are more dramatic than any play.
This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's widow herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the right direction to solve the crime.
It's the final curtain for one critic, and more drama for Mrs Jeffries ...
About the Author
Having married an Englishman in 1976, Cheryl Arguile lived near London for a while before moving back to California, where she had been brought up. She then decided to embark on a writing career first as a romantic novelist (Sarah Temple) and later writing for young adults (Cheryl Lanham) but is best known as Emily Brightwell for the Mrs Jeffries series.
Reviews
It's murder most English all the way! * The Literary Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472108951
Author Emily Brightwell
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Constable
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 158g
Dimensions(mm) 114mm * 179mm * 16mm
