The Mitford Scandal

#3 Mitford Murders

Jessica Fellowes

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Orion
12 May 2020

Fiction & Literature; Crime & Mystery

Series: The Mitford Murders

'Absolute blissikins' THE GUARDIAN

The newly married and most beautiful of the Mitford sisters, Diana, hot-steps around Europe with her husband and fortune heir Bryan Guinness, accompanied by maid Louisa Cannon, as well as some of the most famous and glamorous luminaries of the era. But murder soon follows, and with it, a darkness grows in Diana's heart . . .

This wonderful new book in the bestselling THE MITFORD MURDERS series sees the Mitford sisters at a time of scandalous affairs, political upheaval and murder.

PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIES

'A lively, entertaining, well-written whodunit' THE TIMES (crime book of the month)

'Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyable' ANTHONY HOROWITZ (crime novels of the year)

'A must-read series . . . exactly what we all need in these gloomy times. Inventive, glittering, clever, ingenious' SUSAN HILL

'All the blissful escapism of a Sunday-night period drama in a book' THE POOL

'An extraordinary meld of fact and fiction' GRAHAM NORTON

'True and glorious indulgence. A dazzling example of a Golden Age mystery' DAISY GOODWIN

'Keeps the reader guessing to the very end. An accomplished crime debut and huge fun to read' EVENING STANDARD

'This story is drenched in detail and feels both authentic and fun. Curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoy' HEAT

'Elegant, whipsmart and brilliantly twisty-turny, this Downton-style mystery had me hooked from the first page' VIV GROSKOP

'Full of period pleasure' WOMAN & HOME

'An audacious and glorious foray into the Golden Age of mystery fiction. Breathtaking' ALEX GRAY

'A real murder, a real family and a brand new crime fiction heroine are woven together to make a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, read. I loved it' JULIAN FELLOWES

'Jessica Fellowes' deliciously immersive, effortlessly easy novel has a strong feel for period and a rollicking plot' METRO

'What a captivating crime novel. The instant reassurance of being in the hands of a true storyteller with a feel for period detail makes this a real treat' AMANDA CRAIG

'This is a chocolate souffle of a novel: as the enthralling mystery heats up, so the addictive deliciousness of the story rises. The sort of book you never want to end' JULIET NICOLSON

By: Jessica Fellowes
Imprint: Orion
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9780751573923
ISBN 10: 0751573922
Series: The Mitford Murders
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 12 May 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jessica Fellowes is an author, journalist and public speaker, best known for her work as author of five official companion books to Downton Abbey, various of which have hit the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller lists. Former deputy editor of Country Life and columnist on the Mail on Sunday, she has written for publications including the Daily Telegraph, the Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Lady. Jessica has spoken at events across the UK and US, and has made numerous appearances on radio and television. She lives happily in London and Oxfordshire with her family, an energetic Labradoodle and two chickens.

Reviews for The Mitford Scandal(#3 Mitford Murders)

A wonderful, evocative read that brings together mystery and historical detail in a tale of murder and mayhem . . . a lively whodunnit * Woman's Weekly * The Mitford Scandal is a delicious read! It's light but it's also truly immersive * For Winter Nights (blog) * Crime and scandal await! * Hello * Thoroughly enjoyable * Red *