It takes an organised mind to solve a well-planned crime …The perfect new cosy crime novel for fans of Agatha Christie, Nita Prose and Ian Moore!

A Platinum book of the month!

‘Mrs Beeton herself would be proud. A perfect recipe, best devoured in one sitting between elevenses and afternoon tea’ Ian Moore

‘A glorious new addition to the cosy crime genre with recipes which will leave you wanting more’ Melanie Cantor

‘Highly recommended’ Nuala McGovern, Woman’s Hour

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Alice Beeton never anticipated finding herself single and childless past fifty.

A distant relative of the famous Mrs Beeton, Alice had once envisioned a perfect household of her own. Instead, she resides in her pristine flat in a rather shabby Kensington block, with Agatha, her brilliant, if overly protective, corgi-Jack Russell mix.

Alice runs the Good Housekeeping Management Agency, supplying discreet domestic staff to luxurious townhouses and grand country estates. When Camille Messent urgently needs a new housekeeper, Alice sends Enya, a bold young woman with stellar references and fluency in French.

But Alice’s quiet New Year’s Day is shattered when news breaks that Enya has been found dead. With the scruffy but intriguing Detective Rigby struggling to conduct a proper investigation, and the wealthy family closing ranks, Miss Beeton, along with her astute companion Agatha, takes it upon herself to crack the case.

After all, it takes an organised mind to solve a well-planned crime…

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Readers LOVE Miss Beeton’s Murder Agency:

‘What a sleuth Miss Beeton is. I need more!’

‘Move over Agatha (and not Miss Beeton’s loveable dog), there’s a new queen in town’

‘Strong women, friendship and found family, not to mention a handsome detective and a very special dog called Agatha! How I loved this book’

‘Absolutely delightful stuff, I really hope there’s more to come.’

‘The perfect title to get cosy with this autumn and winter.’

Perfect for fans of:

Cosy crime
Golden age crime fiction
Women sleuths
Found family
Old money and high society

Author Biography

Josie Lloyd’s first novel, It Could Be You, was published in 1997 and since then she has written 15 bestselling novels (under various pen names), including the number one hit Come Together, which she co-authored with her husband, Emlyn Rees, which was number one for 10 weeks, published in 27 languages and made into a Working Title film. Josie has also written several best-selling parodies with Emlyn, including We’re Going On A Bar Hunt, The Very Hungover Caterpillar and The Teenager Who Came To Tea.