D is for Death

#1 Dora Wildwood

Harriet F. Townson

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Hodder & Stoughton
11 June 2024

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Historical mysteries; Adult & contemporary romance

Series: Dora Wildwood

'A little bit Margery Allingham with hints of Mitford, definite tones of Eva Ibbotson and as delightful as I Capture the Castle, D is for Death is an instant classic. I loved it so much' MARIAN KEYES

'A charming and authentic ode to Golden Age crime fiction and to books in general. In a genre replete with world-weary cynicism, Dora Wildwood makes for an endearingly optimistic feminist sleuth' CHRIS BROOKMYRE

Meet Dora Wildwood: runaway bride, book lover, and aspiring detective.

Likes: solving crimes, peppermint creams, trousers and her own independence. Dislikes: cracked book spines, tyrannical behaviour, beetroot.

1935. Dora's on the first train to London, having smuggled herself out of the house in the middle of the night to escape her impending marriage. But unluckily for her, Dora's fiance is more persistent than most and follows.

As Dora alights at Paddington station, she is immediately forced to run from the loathsome Charles Silk-Butters. She ducks into the London Library to hide and it is there, surrounded by books, where she should feel most safe, that Dora Wildwood stumbles across her first dead body.

Having been thrown into the middle of a murder scene, it's now impossible to walk away. Indeed, Dora's certain she will prove an invaluable help to the gruff Detective Inspector Fox who swiftly arrives on the scene. For as everyone knows, it's the woman in the room who always sees more than anyone else: and no one more so than Dora herself...

D is for Death heralds the launch of a brilliant historical crime series that marries the quality of Dorothy L. Sayers with the ingenuity of Janice Hallett – and in Dora Wildwood introduces a character with the spark and gusto of Enola Holmes and the detective skill of Miss Marple. It is the debut crime novel from bestselling author Harriet Evans, writing as Harriet F. Townson.

'A glorious, stylish story of passion, poison and peril' LUCY DIAMOND

'What a world, what a plot, what a cast – a masterpiece!' VERONICA HENRY

'So good and funny ... bristling with loveable characters' LAURA WOOD

'I am now a Dora addict ... so wonderful' NATASHA POLISZCZUK

By: Harriet F. Townson
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781399731485
ISBN 10: 1399731483
Series: Dora Wildwood
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 11 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Harriet F. Townson is the pen name of bestselling author Harriet Evans. She has written thirteen novels, several of which have been Sunday Times bestsellers, two of which were Richard and Judy Book Club selections and one which won the Good Housekeeping Book of the Year. She lives in Bath with her family and in her scant spare time rereads Dorothy L Sayers.

Reviews for D is for Death (#1 Dora Wildwood)

A little bit Margery Allingham with hints of Mitford, definite tones of Eva Ibbotson and as delightful as I Capture the Castle, D is for Death is an instant classic. I loved it so much -- Marian Keyes A fun, charming mystery with a brilliant heroine you'll fall in love with! * Good Housekeeping * I am now a Dora addict ... so wonderful -- Natasha Poliszczuk This isn't your average cosy crime novel. With an Agatha Christie-esque murder mystery and a perceptive, hugely likeable amateur sleuth to guide the way, this is an entertaining and nostalgic whodunnit with vivid period detail * Culturefly * A brilliant whodunnit * Woman * A charming and authentic ode to Golden Age crime fiction and to books in general. In a genre replete with world-weary cynicism, Dora Wildwood makes for an endearingly optimistic feminist sleuth -- Chris Brookmyre An absolute delight, perfect for fans of classic crime * Irish Times * A charming, beautifully crafted pastiche of the 1930s crime novels of Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie, with an Enola Holmes/Miss Marple-like heroine in Dora * Irish Independent * A glorious, stylish story of passion, poison and peril -- Lucy Diamond What a world, what a plot, what a cast - a masterpiece! -- Veronica Henry So good and funny . . . bristling with loveable characters -- Laura Wood Funny, gripping and full of great period detail and distinctive characters, particularly the quirky and loveable Dora -- Fanny Blake A passionate and surprisingly emotional love letter to the golden age of crime and all the good things in life * Red * A glorious plot, brimming with charming and endearing characters, this novel is a joy * Platinum * Fun new crime series * MyWeekly *