Books like Mrs. Jeffries takes stock by Emily Brightwell
Mrs. Jeffries, the sharp‑witted housekeeper of Inspector Witherspoon’s 5‑star London manor, is the series’ unofficial sleuth. In #4 of the Victorian mystery series, the Inspector’s latest case—a slain businessman suspected of defrauding his stockholders—draws Jeffries into an investigation that challenges her reputation for solving every crime, no matter how complex. With budget cuts threatening her household, Jeffries must balance frugality and justice, proving that her polished detecting skills are her secret weapon against murder and deception.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Emily Brightwell
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Emily Brightwell’s debut Victorian mystery follows Mrs. Jeffries, a charming domestic housekeeper who keeps Inspector Witherspoon’s Scotland Yard investigations sharp and his secrets safe, proving that clever sleuthing can come from unexpected quarters.
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The artist's model never even showed up to Neville Grant's house--nor was expected according to the cranky Mr. Grant. But with all of his ranting and raving, it was hard getting a straight answer. Then, one of Grant's houseguests suddenly dies right before their eyes--and it's no accident! Now, Mrs. Jeffries has to work double-time to find the missing model *and* the killer. And she'll have to get her whole staff involved--before someone else becomes the next subject...
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When beloved local doctor Michael Provost is found drowned off Chelsea Vestry Wharf, Mrs. Jeffries, a devoted household worker, must dive into a mystery that unearths an earlier crime and deeper secrets beneath the city waters.
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When a celebrated theatre critic is found dead in a canal, Inspector Witherspoon suspects foul play. Mrs. Jeffries investigates, uncovering a hidden past that turns the case into a dangerous drama beyond the stage.
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When Sir George Braxton is found dead in a frozen fountain, Mrs. Jeffries and her sharp staff unravel the mystery with wit and determination, proving that a detective’s brilliance can outshine even Scotland Yard’s finest.
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