The Missing Diamond Murder

#3 Black and Dod Mystery

Diane Janes

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Severn House Publishers
29 January 2021

Fiction & Literature; Historical mysteries

Series: A Black & Dod Mystery

Frances Black leaves her domestic worries behind and travels to Devon to solve a family mystery featuring a suspicious death and a missing diamond.

1930. Frances Black is worried - divorce proceedings are under way and her solicitor has learnt of a spiteful letter sent to the court claiming that there is more to her friendship with her sleuthing partner, Tom Dod, than meets the eye.

Fran takes Tom's advice to get away, travelling down to Devon to help the Edgertons with their family mystery. After meeting the charismatic Eddie Edgerton and arriving at their residence, Sunnyside House, Fran soon learns that Eddie's grandfather, Frederick Edgerton, died in mysterious circumstances when his wheelchair went off a cliff. Was it really an accident? And what happened to Frederick's precious diamond which went missing at the time of his death? As Fran investigates, she uncovers family scandal, skulduggery and revenge, but can she solve the mystery of the missing diamond?

By: Diane Janes
Imprint: Severn House Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 305g
ISBN: 9781780296302
ISBN 10: 1780296304
Series: A Black & Dod Mystery
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 29 January 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Born and brought up in Birmingham, Diane Janes spent many years in the north of England and now lives in Devon. She is the author of five previous crime novels and several non-fiction investigations into real-life historical mysteries. Her debut, The Pull of the Moon, was shortlisted for the CWA's John Creasey Award for the best first crime novel of 2010.

Reviews for The Missing Diamond Murder (#3 Black and Dod Mystery)

Janes deftly, suddenly transforms her audience's understanding of her protagonists several times . keeping tension high to the very end * Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Stick or Twist * Unexpected twists, well-drawn period ambience, a cast of agreeable poetry buffs, and a satisfyingly tricky plot * Booklist on The Magic Chair Murder * Captivating characters in the Agatha Christie mold and an engaging plot make this a good pick for fans of the traditional British cozy * Booklist on The Poisoned Chalice Murder * The delightful interplay between sleuth and suspects makes this an all-around winner * Kirkus Reviews * An engaging heroine, coupled with fine insights on British life in the 1930s, makes this an attractive choice for historical-mystery fans * Booklist *