Death at the Dance: An addictive historical cozy mystery: 2

A masked ball, a dead body, a missing diamond necklace and a suspicious silver candlestick? Sounds like a case for Lady Eleanor Swift! England, 1920 . Lady Eleanor Swift , adventurer extraordinaire and reluctant amateur detective, is taking a break from sleuthing. She’s got much bigger problems: Eleanor has two left feet, nothing to wear and she’s expected at the masked ball at the local manor. Her new beau Lance Langham is the host, so she needs to dazzle. Surrounded by partygoers with painted faces, pirates, priests and enough feathers to drown an ostrich, Eleanor searches for a familiar face. As she follows a familiar pair of long legs up a grand staircase, she’s sure she’s on Lance’s trail. But she opens the door on a dreadful scene: Lance standing over a dead Colonel Puddifoot, brandishing a silver candlestick, the family safe wide open and empty. Moments later, the police burst in and arrest Lance for murder, diamond theft and a spate of similar burglaries. But Eleanor is convinced her love didn’t do it, and with him locked up in prison, she knows she needs to clear his name. Something Lance lets slip about his pals convinces Eleanor the answer lies close to home. Accompanied by her faithful sidekick Gladstone the bulldog, she begins with Lance’s friends – a set of fast driving, even faster drinking, high-society types with a taste for mischief. But after they start getting picked off in circumstances that look a lot like murder, Eleanor is in a race against time to clear Lance’s name and avoid another brush with death… Fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Downton Abbey will adore this tremendously fun cozy whodunnit, full of mystery, murder and intrigue! Readers love Verity Bright! ‘ What a great cozy mystery! I am hooked! This is the best book, bar none, that I have read this year … An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery… I love the heroine , intrepid adventuress… I want to live at Henley Hall, I love Gladstone, the very funny bulldog, too cute! A most enjoyable read! ’ Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘ So engaging . I loved reading this book it was so easy to read and absolutely captivating . I cannot wait to read of the further adventures of Lady Eleanor and her beloved bulldog Gladstone. Highly recommended .’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I liked Eleanor a lot, she’s feisty and sweet … The ending had me a little teary, because she’s finally come home … The best part of the book was that it made me feel cozy and warm . Looking forward to the next book! Highly recommended .’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘ Wow, we have a feisty new heroine taking command in the historic cozy mystery genre! What a fun new character she is… Totally digging this series so far!’ Beauty Sleuth Book Diva ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘ I fell in love immediately! Agatha Christie eat your heart out… I was instantly swept away in the drama of it all and fell in love with everything … Lady Swift is my new idol . I absolutely adored her… Plenty of twists, turns and deterrents to put the reader off the scent.’ Sarah in Readerland ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘ I LOVE British mysteries! I knew without a doubt Eleanor was going to take me on a fantastic journey and that she did!… Makes you feel like you are there with her sleuthing through the quaint villages and countryside. I like a book that leaves me wanting more and this book definitely did that!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘ So fun! I really enjoyed the adventurous Ellie and the lovable cast of supporting characters at Henley Hall… I was kept guessing until the very end .’ Goodreads Reviewer —- ISBN: 9781838887551