Recommendations based on "Much Ado about Murder"

Agatha Christie's ingenious murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. Beautiful Caroline Crale was convicted of poisoning her husband, yet there were five other Philip Blake (the stockbroker) who went to market; Meredith Blake (the amateur herbalist) who stayed at home; Elsa Greer (the three-time divorcee) who had roast beef; Cecilia Williams (the devoted governess) who had none; and Angela Warren (the disfigured sister) who cried 'wee wee wee' all the way home. It is sixteen years later, but Hercule Poirot just can't get that nursery rhyme out of his mind!

The fantastic new mystery from the author of Murder Most Unladylike. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong have returned to Deepdean for a new school term, but nothing is the same. There's a new Head Girl, Elizabeth Hurst, and a team of Prefects - and these bullying Big Girls are certainly not good eggs. Then, after the fireworks display on Bonfire Night, Elizabeth is found - murdered. Many girls at Deepdean had reason to hate Elizabeth, but who might have committed such foul play? Could the murder be linked to the secrets and scandals, scribbled on scraps of paper, that are suddenly appearing around the school? And with their own friendship falling to pieces, how will Daisy and Hazel solve this mystery? Praise for the Murder Most Unladylike series: 'Ripping good fun' The Times 'Thrilling' Guardian 'Top class' Financial Times 'A delight' Daily Mail

The second novel in the Inspector Lynley mystery series. An isolated Scottish mansion is the venue for a reading of a controversial new play. But on the first evening, the playright is savagely murdered. One of the suspects is Helen Clyde - the woman Lynley loves.

A New Mystery Is Afoot In The Third Book In The Thursday Murder Club Series From Million-copy Bestselling Author Richard Osman. Coming Autumn 2022! Pre-order Your Copy Now. Readers Can't Get Enough Of The Thursday Murder Club Series! ---------- What People Are Saying About The Man Who Died Twice 'a Thing Of Joy . . . Richard Has A Natural Sense Of Humour' Kate Atkinson 'i Absolutely Loved It. He'd Not Only Done It Again, But He's Done It Even Better' Phillipa Perry 'the Tonic We All Need' Shari Lapena 'this Slick Sequel Will Leave You Buzzing With 'the Gentle Hum Of Contentment'' The Times 'full Of Humour And Heart, Osman Delivers Another Must-read. I Loved It' Harlan Coben 'superbly Entertaining' Guardian 'it's Like Reading Ice Cream... A Pure Pleasure' Linwood Barclay 'he's Back And He's Better Than Ever!' Jeffery Deaver What People Are Saying About The Thursday Murder Club: 'a Warm, Wise And Witty Warning Never To Underestimate The Elderly' Val Mcdermid 'so Smart And Funny. Deplorably Good' Ian Rankin 'smart, Compassionate, Warm, Moving And So Very Funny' Marian Keyes 'thrilling, Moving, Laugh-out-loud Funny' Mark Billingham 'pure Escapism' Guardian 'funny, Clever And Achingly British' Adam Kay 'as Gripping As It Is Funny' Evening Standard

It's The Following Thursday. Elizabeth Has Received A Letter From An Old Colleague, A Man With Whom She Has A Long History. He's Made A Big Mistake, And He Needs Her Help. His Story Involves Stolen Diamonds, A Violent Mobster, And A Very Real Threat To His Life. As Bodies Start Piling Up, Elizabeth Enlists Joyce, Ibrahim And Ron In The Hunt For A Ruthless Murderer. And If They Find The Diamonds Too? Well, Wouldn't That Be A Bonus? But This Time They Are Up Against An Enemy Who Wouldn't Bat An Eyelid At Knocking Off Four Septuagenarians. Can The Thursday Murder Club Find The Killer (and The Diamonds) Before The Killer Finds Them?

Includes an extra out-take chapter.It's the following Thursday.Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He’s made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very real threat to his life.As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a ruthless murderer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn't that be a bonus?But this time they are up against an enemy who wouldn't bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Can The Thursday Murder Club find the killer (and the diamonds) before the killer finds them?

When Alice Ascher is murdered in Andover, Hercule Poirot is already on to the clues. Alphabetically speaking, it's one down, twenty-five to go.There's a serial killer on the loose. His macabre calling card is to leave the ABC Railway guide beside each victim's body. But if A is for Alice Asher, bludgeoned to death in Andover; and B is for Betty Bernard, strangled with her belt on the beach at Bexhill; then who will Victim C be?

A royal scandal’s connection to a brutal serial killer threatens London in this new Veronica Speedwell adventure from New York Times bestselling and Edgar® Award–nominated author Deanna Raybourn. Autumn 1888. Veronica Speedwell and her colleague Stoker are asked by Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk to stop a potential scandal so explosive it threatens to rock the monarchy. Prince Albert Victor is a regular visitor to the most exclusive private club in London, and the proprietress, Madame Aurore, has received an expensive gift that can be traced back to the prince. Lady Wellie would like Veronica and Stoker to retrieve it from the club before scandal can break.  Worse yet, London is being terrorized by what would become the most notorious and elusive serial killer in history, Jack the Ripper—and Lady Wellie suspects the prince may be responsible. Veronica and Stoker reluctantly agree to go undercover at Madame Auroreʼs high-class brothel, where a body soon turns up. Secrets are swirling around Veronica and the royal family—and it is up to Veronica and Stoker to find the truth, before it is too late for all of them.

In the third captivating Enchanted Garden Mystery from Bailey Cattrell, Elliana Allbright will need to dig up clues from the past to weed out a killer...Elliana Allbright is happy running her perfume shop, Scents & Nonsense, in the charming town of Poppyville, California. And she's even happier when she can use her inherited abilities to infuse her perfumes with an extra special something that eases woes or solves problems for her customers. But she'll need those abilities and more when murder comes to town.Ellie and her women's business group, the Greenstockings, are helping to open a new museum about local history, and while sorting through the collection of artifacts they discover a time capsule from the days of the Gold Rush. Among the contents is a strange botanical manuscript, recognized by local history professor Eureka Sanford as extremely rare and valuable. When the professor is found dead in the museum, Ellie has no choice but to sniff out the murderer... but this one may have roots that are as old as Poppyville.

By Sunday Times bestseller Mary Jane Staples, this is the gripping next instalment in the Adams Family saga. Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas, Maggie Ford and Katie Flynn. PRAISE FOR THE ADAMS FAMILY SERIES! "Mary Jane Staples makes you care about her characters, which explains why her books have enjoyed so much popularity" -- Take a Break "Forget Eastenders, this it the London of old, when people knew each other's names and communities really pulled together." -- Woman's Realm "Mary Jane Staples completely capture the feel of the period and the essence of the people...has warmth, humour and charm. An ideal book for you holiday reading." Finesse "I get so engrossed in the stories I feel like one of the family." - ***** Reader review. "These books about the Adam's family are fantastic! These books are the kind you can read, leave a while and read again & again!" - ***** Reader review ********************************* CAN THE FAMILY KEEP SAFE FROM HARM? 1926- A murderer is behind bars - thanks to Boots - but he is now plotting revenge on the entire Adams clan from his cell. When a dapper, quiet, but rather odd lodger turns up at Doreen Paterson's house, nobody thinks anything is amiss. Certainly not Doreen - who works for Boots in Adams Enterprises and thinks him just wonderful... Could the strange lodger be plotting the downfall of the irrepressible, outrageous, and larger-than-life Adams clan? A Family Affair is the fifth in Mary Jane Staples's Adams Family series. Their story continues in Missing Person. Have you read the first four Adams Family novels?