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''An absolute treat of a read with all the ingredients of a vintage murder mystery: a country house, mysterious dead bodies and three actresses all keen to catch the killer. Perfect weekend reading!'' Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal''Celebrates and gently satirises Golden Age crime novels in a hugely entertaining country house mystery'' The Times----------Three rival actresses team up to solve a murder at the stately home of the author who made them famous - only to discover the solution lies in the stories themselves. A contemporary mystery with a Golden Age feel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Jessica Fellowes.In attendance: the VIP fans, staying at Aldermere; the fan club president turned convention organiser; the team behind the newest movie adaptation of Davenport''s books; the Davenport family themselves - and the three actresses famous for portraying Lettice''s 1930s detective, Dahlia Lively.National treasure Rosalind King, from the original movies. TV Dahlia for thirteen seasons, Caro Hooper. And ex-child star Posy Starling, fresh out of the fame wilderness (and rehab) to take on the Dahlia mantle for the new movie.Each actress has her own interpretation of the character - but this English summer weekend they will have to put aside their differences, as the crimes at Aldermere turns anything but cosy. When fictional death turns into real bodies, can the three Dahlias find the answers to the murders among the fans, the film crew, the family - or even in Lettice''s books themselves?----------PRAISE FOR THE THREE DAHLIAS''Dame Agatha would approve'' Daily Mail''The perfect holiday read'' Woman and Home''A wonderful celebration of Golden Age crime. . . a read you can sink into, just like the perfect country house weekend. You will definitely love Dahlia in all her guises by the end'' S.J. Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot''A sprightly offering. . . a pleasant summer read'' The Critic''A fun, 1930s style murder-mystery, which makes for perfect holiday reading'' Woman''s Weekly''A cosy whodunnit told with modern flair'' Yours

One murder mystery movie. Three Dahlias. And a whole cast of suspects...Ex child star Posy Starling is finally filming her dream role - Dahlia Lively in The Lady Detective movie. But things take a nightmare turn when a prop weapon is replaced with the real thing - with almost fatal consequences for her fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King. There''s something very wrong on the set of The Lady Detective - which means it''s time to call in Caro Hooper, so the three Dahlias can investigate.In between filming scenes, signing autographs for locals, photoshoots on set and jetting off to France for an impromptu party, the three Dahlias do what they do best - surreptitiously sleuth. And very soon the evidence starts to point towards one particular co-star...But before they can prove it, a murder rocks the production. And this time, with a storm raging, the river flooded and the bridge washed out, there are no police to rely on so it''s up to the three Dahlias to stop a murderer in their tracks... before another victim is claimed.Praise for A Very Lively Murder''A truly entertaining crime novel in the Three Dahlias series, very much in the Agatha Christie tradition, and I hope this series will continue'' Shots Magazine''Will please those who liked the opening book'' The CriticPraise for Katy Watson''An absolute treat of a read with all the ingredients of a vintage murder mystery: a country house, mysterious dead bodies and three actresses all keen to catch the killer. Perfect weekend reading!'' Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal''Celebrates and gently satirises Golden Age crime novels in a hugely entertaining country house mystery'' The Times''Dame Agatha would approve'' Daily Mail''A wonderful celebration of Golden Age crime. . . a read you can sink into, just like the perfect country house weekend. You will definitely love Dahlia in all her guises by the end'' S.J. Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot''I loved it - witty, engaging and hugely enjoyable. A must for fans of classic mysteries'' Frances Brody''An affectionate homage to the Golden Age of Detective Fiction and a wry nod to our continuing fascination with it. Great fun. Warm, ingenious and. . . lively!'' L C Tyler''A sprightly offering. . . a pleasant summer read'' The Critic''A pleasure to read from beginning to end'' Shots''A fun, 1930s style murder-mystery, which makes for perfect holiday reading'' Woman''s Weekly''Perfect Holiday Read'' Woman and Home''Smartly executed with wit and a cunning plot'' Peterborough Telegraph''A cosy whodunnit told with modern flair'' Yours

One murder case. Seven suspects. Three amateur sleuths with the smarts to solve any mystery . . .__________________________________________It''s a baking hot British summer, and the sleepy town of Market Foxleigh is staging a crime writing festival... with the three Dahlias as guests of honour.After all, not only have Rosalind King, Caro Hooper and Posy Starling each played fictional detective Dahlia Lively on screen, but they''re also making a name for themselves solving real-life murders too.The Dahlias are anticipating a weekend of cream teas, awards dinners and warm white wine... but before long they''re sleuthing together once again - this time helping a true crime podcast investigate a local cold case with a personal connection for one of the Dahlias.It''s been five years since Dahlia Lively fan Scott Baker was arrested for a murder that had eerie echoes of one of Dahlia''s fictional cases. It seemed like an open and shut case at the time, but the podcast team are convinced that the police got the wrong man.Can the three Dahlias help prove them right - and find the real killer?Whether you''ve read the whole series, or are discovering the Three Dahlias novels for the first time, this is the perfect murder mystery to escape into if you love Agatha Christie, Jessica Fellowes and Janice Hallett.__________________________________________Praise for the Three Dahlias mysteries . . .''Dame Agatha would approve'' DAILY MAIL''An absolute treat of a read with all the ingredients of a vintage murder mystery: a country house, mysterious dead bodies and three actresses all keen to catch the killer. Perfect weekend reading!'' JANICE HALLETT, author of THE APPEAL''Celebrates and gently satirises Golden Age crime novels in a hugely entertaining country house mystery'' THE TIMES''A wonderful celebration of Golden Age crime. . . a read you can sink into, just like the perfect country house weekend'' S.J. BENNETT, author of THE WINDSOR KNOT''A fun, 1930s style murder-mystery, which makes for perfect holiday reading'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY''I loved it - witty, engaging and hugely enjoyable'' FRANCES BRODY, author of the Kate Shackleton series''A cosy whodunnit told with modern flair'' YOURS

''The perfect mix of cosy, festive, and twisty . . . the best kind of book to curl up with on a cold night by a roaring fire'' KRISTEN PERRIN, author of How to Solve Your Own Murder''Once again Katy Watson delivers the perfect cosy: atmospheric, ingenious and fun!'' IAN MOORE, author of Death and Croissants------------Planning the perfect Christmas wedding can be murder . . . A high society Christmas Eve wedding at a remote Scottish castle sounds like the perfect winter getaway for the three Dahlias and their partners - until a snowstorm hits, cutting them off from the mainland, and civilisation. Which, of course, is when the dead body of one of the other guests turns up in the snow outside the family chapel. A dead body wearing a wedding dress and a stolen diamond necklace...The Dahlias were ready for mulled wine, roaring fires, and romance this Christmas. Now, they''re on the hunt for another murderer. And if their suspicions are right, it looks like the wedding may be off ...------------''Cosy crime with a glitzy, glamorous, seasonal glow!'' LANCASHIRE POST''An unputdownable read'' WOMAN''S OWN''Pure festive fun, perfectly set in the midst of a snowstorm in remote Scottish castle . . . I couldn''t put this latest instalment of the Dahlias series down!'' C L MILLER, author of The Antique Hunter''s Guide to Murder''Writing as crisp and gorgeous as the snow'' ALEX HAY, author of The Housekeepers''It''s about as fun as a murder can get . . . ticks all the boxes for a perfect festive mystery'' JO JAKEMAN, author of One Bad Apple''A cracking Christmas mystery with all the spine tingling trappings of a Scottish castle by the sea. What more can you ask for?'' S J BENNETT, author of The Windsor Knot''This great story glitters and shines like the most beguiling Christmas ornament'' J M HALL, author of A Spoonful of Murder''A glorious winter read, perfect for snowy afternoons by the fire with a mulled wine and a couple of mince pies. The three Dahlias are enchanting'' LIZA NORTH, author of The Weekend Guests

MURDER IS WAITING IN THE WINGS . . .Actresses Posy Starling and Caro Hooper both gained a name for themselves playing fictional detective Dahlia Lively on screen - but now they are back treading the boards in London''s theatre district, starring in two very different plays. Their fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King, is in the city to catch their opening weeks, but she can''t help but notice some tensions between Posy and Caro. Perhaps because of Caro''s new friendship with her co-star Luke Burrows, who seems to have a history with Posy . . . Before Rosalind can get to the bottom of what''s going on, Luke is found dead. Worse, his body is found in Posy''s dressing room - with Posy standing over him, covered in his blood. The West End is in uproar, but the cast of the two plays have closed ranks. Posy needs her fellow Dahlias to prove her innocence - but first she has to convince them that she didn''t do it. The play''s the thing... but when all their suspects are actors, how can the Dahlias tell what''s real, and what''s just theatre?Whether you''ve read the whole series, or are discovering the Three Dahlias novels for the first time, this is the perfect murder mystery to escape into if you love Agatha Christie, Jessica Fellowes and Janice Hallett.Praise for the Three Dahlias mysteries . . .''Dame Agatha would approve'' DAILY MAIL''An absolute treat of a read . . . Perfect weekend reading!'' JANICE HALLETT, author of THE APPEAL''Hugely entertaining'' THE TIMES''The best kind of book to curl up'' KRISTEN PERRIN, author of HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER ''The perfect cosy: atmospheric, ingenious and fun!'' IAN MOORE, author of Death and Croissants''A wonderful celebration of Golden Age crime'' S.J. BENNETT, author of THE WINDSOR KNOT''A fun, 1930s style murder-mystery, which makes for perfect holiday reading'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY