A lovely mystery evocative of the period from a talented writer. Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay mysteries

Someones been read their last rites

1915, London: Working in the dusty bookshop that her Aunt Violet mysteriously inherited, Hannah Merrill is accustomed to finding twists in every tale. But discovering her beloved best friend Lily-Anne with a paperknife through her heart in the middle of the bookshop, is not a plotline she saw coming.

The case is anything but textbook. With the discovery of a coded German message, and Hannahs instinct that Lily-Annes husband is keeping secrets, she determines to get to the bottom of it.

She cant do it alone though. To crack this case, Hannah will need the enlist the help of her outrageous, opinionated, only-occasionally-objectionable Aunt Violet.

They think theyre making progress until one of their chief suspects is found dead. And Hannah realises that she is herself now in the murderers sights. Will the final chapter be the ending of a killer or just a killer ending?

A totally addictive, WW1-set cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey, and Agatha Christie.

Readers love Murder in the Bookshop:

Wonderful!! I had high hopes for this novel and it did not disappoint. Once I began I could hardly put it down. I am excited to read Ms. Davisons next installment. Goodreads reviewer

I couldnt put this book down, I just wanted to keep reading. The story kept me guessing all the time and the ending was unexpected. Cant wait for the next book. Goodreads reviewer

What a fabulous setting for a murder Aunt Violet's dusty bookshop is! If I could have read it in one sitting, I would have done. A brilliant plot with some clever twists! I think I've found a new favourite series. I cant wait for the next instalment. Highly recommended! Goodreads reviewer

A fabulous historical novel that entertained me from the start Reminiscent of Miss Jane Marple I loved the inclusion of Bartleby, the bookshop cat who was very much a character in his own right. Goodreads reviewer

I loved this book. Hannah and Aunt Violet are wonderful characters and I liked them from the start. The surrounding characters are well imagined. The setting is interesting. I enjoyed the references to literature and the way books were a part of the story line Very entertaining and I highly recommend it. Goodreads reviewer

Set against the backdrop of the war in 1915, with the very real fears of invasion and bombings, the characters are beautifully drawn, especially the wonderfully bold and rather scandalous suffragette Violet who carries a few secrets of her own and who I immediately loved. This is a great start to a new cosy crime series and I am looking forward to seeing what happens next to the amateur sleuths and their friends. Goodreads reviewer

Fascinating characters, scandals, espionage and murder Kept me turning the pages wanting to know what would happen to Hannah and her delightful feline companion. Goodreads reviewer

I loved this delightful new cozy mystery featuring a young society girl and her suffragette aunt 5 stars. I look forward to more in this series. Goodreads reviewer

A compelling tale, full of red herrings, lost love, along with excellent research of the time period. Goodreads reviewer

A very fun read! I cant wait to read the next installment! Goodreads reviewer

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