Books like Mrs. Jeffries weeds the plot by Emily Brightwell
In the fifteenth entry of the Victorian Mystery series, Eccentric Annabeth Gentry inherits a lavish estate and becomes the focus of a grizzly crime: a body found beside her home and multiple attempts on her life. Annabeth’s loyal bloodhound, Ira, uncovers a hidden corpse of a murdered thief, provoking the suspicion that danger may be stalking her as well. Mrs. Libby Jeffries, the pragmatic domestic manager, and her staff must sniff out clues that may connect the two separate tragedies before the plot thickens. The novel unfolds amid the backdrop of Great Britain’s policing and the daily routines of a busy household, offering a blend of intrigue and a glimpse into the daily life of a Victorian household.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Emily Brightwell
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