Books like Mrs. Jeffries pinches the post by Emily Brightwell
In the Victorian mystery series, Mrs. Jeffries—a dedicated housekeeper in London—suddenly finds herself in the midst of a tragic crime. The wealthy businessman Harrison Nye is murdered, and Inspector Witherspoon is called in to resolve the case. As the investigation deepens, a close associate of Nye is discovered to have been the last person seen with him, yet they seem unwilling to divulge anything. The plot thickens with the disappearance of Niles’ maid, suggesting that the underhanded business dealings and domestic secrets may be intertwined. Mrs. Jeffries and her trusted staff refused to let the case end without uncovering every link to the murder, no matter how dark the past may be.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Emily Brightwell
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Mrs. Jeffries Victorian Mystery series #12
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