Death at the Crown Tavern

A glittering ball. And a gruesome murder.

Veronica Vale would rather investigate ten murders than attend one society function. Unfortunately, supporting her best friend means enduring an evening gown, polite conversation, and Ruby's increasingly inventive account of her past.

It's preposterous! Ruby is thirty, unmarried, and already has a baby. But with Lady M as her sponsor, Ruby refuses to let inconvenient facts interfere with her magnificent coming-out ball.

Much to Veronica's surprise, the ball is a glittering success. The unofficial post-ball event at the Crown Tavern is rather less fortunate.

Shortly after midnight, a notorious society columnist is found dead beside the fountain in the tavern's private garden. He arrived with no invitation, a notebook filled with dangerous secrets, and plans to expose half the guests before breakfast.

When the missing notebook appears in Ruby's evening bag, her long-delayed debut threatens to end with an arrest.

To clear her friend's name, Veronica must uncover secret affairs, wartime lies, and the truth about the men who are intent on winning Ruby's heart.

If Veronica doesn't expose the villain in time, Ruby's first night in high society may be her last.

Perfect for fans of historical British mysteries, 1920s glamour, and clever female detectives

If you love Agatha Christie's intricate puzzles, Rhys Bowen's charming sleuths, the sophisticated danger of Downton Abbey, or the sharp wit of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, then you'll be captivated by book 14 in Veronica Vale's world of intrigue.

DEATH AT THE CROWN TAVERN delivers:

✓ A twisty, page-turning mystery that will keep you guessing

✓ A brilliant lady sleuth with wit, courage, and style

✓ Authentic 1920s atmosphere

✓ Witty dialogue and sparkling banter

✓ Multiple suspects with secrets worth killing for

✓ Unexpected twists that will shock you