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A seaside party at a Cornish mansion with plenty of fizz, what could be more perfect? But something fishy is afoot... a killer lurks among the guests, and only Cressida Fawcett can stop them. When Cressida Fawcett is invited to stay at Penbeagle House on the Cornish coast for a fancy-dress ball, she is looking forward to sipping rum cocktails clad as a pirate, watching the red-sailed boats go by and relaxing in the sea air with her good friend Dotty. But before they can raise their glasses to toast Cressida's former flame Lord Canterbury's engagement, he drops dead in front of the horrified guests. The local doctor determines that Lord Canterbury was poisoned, and soon Detective Chief Inspector Andrews is on his way from Scotland Yard. But Cressida is dismayed by the murder of the intrepid explorer who once asked for her hand in marriage, and she cannot simply leave the case to the police. Together with Dotty and her little pug Ruby, Cressida searches for clues only to discover that many of the guests have a motive for murder. Did an irate journalist or a bitter fellow explorer send Lord Canterbury on his untimely final journey? And when a young maid is found dead, floating in the shimmering waters of the cove, Cressida knows time is running out to catch the killer. Could a clue hidden among some rather pungent crab sandwiches help her solve the case before there is another murder? A witty and totally addictive cozy mystery packed with intrigue and glamour. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. What readers are saying about Fliss Chester: 'I absolutely loved it... Clever, funny, charming.' T E Kinsey, best-selling mystery writer of the Lady Hardcastle series 'So much fun. Think Wooster and Jeeves meets Downton Abbey doing a mystery. I was laughing out loud... Twists, turns and red herrings keep you guessing to the end. Just super.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Very Agatha Christie-esque... Literally never a dull moment... The twists and turns just kept on coming right until the final scene and I simply couldn't avoid being tripped up by the red herrings... I was always on the edge of my seat... Wonderful.' @Fiction_Books ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Loved loved loved... Can't wait to read more of Cressy and her faithful little pug Ruby... fantastic... Couldn't put it down... It was gripping and I wanted to know who dun it!!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Exceptional... Nail-biting... A terrific crime caper featuring a wonderful new amateur sleuth who is bound to become a huge favourite.' Bookish Jottings ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

There's a dangerous killer lurking by this loch... and only canny Cressida can track them down.Scotland, June 1925. Socialite Cressida Fawcett has been invited to cast her interior design eye over the Stirling family's new seat, Ayrton Castle, up in the Scottish Highlands. Thrilled to be spending the summer at the historic estate, Cressida fills her suitcase with this season's hunting jackets - and some tartan for her little pug Ruby, of course!But before the party is ready to tramp through the glens, shocking news puts paid to their plans. Hamish Glenkirk, former owner of Ayrton, has been found dead inside a turret room of the castle. The door was bolted from the inside, and the room is three storeys up, surrounded by impenetrable stone walls... How did the murderer get in? And out?With Detective Andrews of Scotland Yard at least a day's journey away, Cressida knows she needs to get to the bottom of this case - and fast. There's no end of suspects among the hunting party. Could it be the local doctor whose wife left him for a fling with the now-dead laird? Or is the gamekeeper hiding secrets under his kilt?Just as Cressida is closing in on the truth, a blood-curdling scream echoes through the mist. Another member of the party, and one of the suspects, has been shot. With a wee dram in hand, can Cressida find the killer before the bagpipes play for another victim?An unputdownable and gripping cozy mystery which fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss will love.What readers are saying about Fliss Chester:'I absolutely loved it... Clever, funny, charming.' T.E. Kinsey, best-selling mystery writer of the Lady Hardcastle series'Absolutely gripping and utterly charming... Packed with wit, glamour and intrigue. The perfect whodunnit.' Strange and Random Happenstance, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I devoured it in one sitting... Absolutely fantastic... Will keep you turning the pages and guessing right up until the end!!' Bookworm86'What a rip-roaring adventure!... A classic whodunnit... kept me hooked from start to finish.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Someone on board has a deadly destination in mind... can Cressida stop them before it's too late? After an eventful trip to the Scottish Highlands, Cressida Fawcett is looking forward to being back among her society friends in London. Enjoying an ice-cold martini in the lounge car of the express train, loyal pug Ruby on her lap, she's ready to blow off some steam!But Cressida's hopes for a relaxing journey are dashed when a gunshot resounds through the carriages. Industrial tycoon Lewis Warriner has been shot dead in his cabin. And as this train has been racing through the countryside, the culprit must be among Cressy's fellow passengers... Teaming up with Detective Andrews of Scotland Yard, also on his way back to London, they work their way through the suspects. Did Warriner's mistress, a famous dancer, see his death as her ticket on to the silver screen? Or was it the mysterious man who can't take his eyes off Lewis's close companion? When the murder weapon is found in the compartment Mr Warriner's wife occupies alone, she becomes the chief suspect. Until there's another gunshot. When Cressida finds out that Andrews is hit, panic sets in, but she must try to stay calm. But with her friend and co-investigator out of action, can Cressida get the journey, and the investigation, back on track? And will she catch the murderer before they reach their final destination? Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss will absolutely love this addictive Golden Age cosy mystery. What readers are saying about Fliss Chester:'I absolutely loved it... Clever, funny, charming.' T.E. Kinsey, best-selling mystery writer of the Lady Hardcastle series'What a fabulously intriguing read. I was totally captivated from the very beginning... I was holding my breath... I can't praise this book enough.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely gripping and utterly charming... Packed with wit, glamour and intrigue. The perfect whodunnit.' Strange and Random Happenstance, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I loved this! Found myself going to bed earlier and earlier so I could devour another few pages.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely amazing... I devoured this book, it kept my attention from the first page to the last... I was so engrossed in this story, I couldn't wait to find out if I was right about who did it... then wham the ending totally blindsides you. Wow, I absolutely did not see that coming... fantastic.' Page Turners, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I devoured it in one sitting... Absolutely fantastic... Will keep you turning the pages and guessing right up until the end!!' Bookworm86 'What a rip-roaring adventure!... A classic whodunnit... kept me hooked from start to finish.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿