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Mrs Jeffries Appeals the Verdict (Mrs Jeffries)
by Emily BrightwellAfter a perfectly decent local woman is killed during a robbery, the Witherspoon household receives a surprising visit from a stranger named Blimpey Groggins. He claims his best buddy was convicted of the crime. He also claims the peaceable chap didn't even know how to fire a gun. And considering he's to be hanged in three weeks, Blimpey's desperate to find the real killer. With the trail cold, the crime allegedly solved, and the evidence mucked up, Mrs. Jeffries and her belowstairs cohorts have their work cut out for them if they want to save an innocent man from the gallows.Praise for the Mrs Jeffries Mysteries:'It's murder most English all the way!' The Literary Times'Fascinating murder mystery . . . wit and style . . . a winning series. Mrs. Jeffries is the Miss Marple of Victorian Mystery' The Paperback Forum
Mrs. Jeffries Defends Her Own (A Victorian Mystery #30)
by Emily BrightwellShe keeps house for Inspector Witherspoon...and keeps him on his toes. Everyone's awed by his Scotland Yard successes--but they don't know about his secret weapon. No matter how messy the murder or how dirty the deed, Mrs. Jeffries' polished detection skills are up to the task...proving that behind every great man there's a woman--and that a crimesolver's work is never done. When the general office manager of Sutcliffe Manufacturing is murdered, no one is really surprised. Ronald Dearman was anything but a dear man. The tyrannical bully had more than enough enemies to go around. But who hated him enough to walk into his office and put a bullet between his eyes? For once, Inspector Gerald Witherspoon doesn't get the case; it's given to another inspector. Then someone from Mrs. Jeffries' past--someone she'd hoped to never see again--shows up and begs for her help. Now Mrs. Jeffries must step into the fray and stop a terrible miscarriage of justice...
Mrs. Jeffries Delivers the Goods (A Victorian Mystery #37)
by Emily BrightwellWhen poison fells an arrogant and rude businessman in public, Mrs. Jeffries and Inspector Witherspoon both realize they are looking for a deranged maniac in this all new installment in the beloved Victorian Mystery series On a cold night in February, the popular Lighterman’s ball festivities are cut short when a guest of honor, Stephen Bremmer, goes into spasms and abruptly collapses. Once again Inspector Witherspoon returns to the Wrexley Hotel to investigate a murder. The victim was considered a boorish snob who felt entitled to anything and anyone he wanted. Yet despite his Oxford education, he was barely literate, lazy, and prone to make stupid mistakes – his last mistake turned out to be crossing a killer. The owners and management of the Wrexley Hotel clearly don’t welcome the return of Inspector Witherspoon but he has his job to do, and Mrs. Jeffries, and the rest of the household must do their best to catch a murderer who shows no signs of slowing down…
Mrs. Jeffries Demands Justice (A Victorian Mystery #39)
by Emily BrightwellMrs. Jeffries always keeps her friends close and now must keep an enemy even closer if she is going to catch a killer. . . .Inspector Nigel Nivens is not a nice man or a good investigator. In fact, he&’s terrible at his job and has always done everything he can to make life difficult for Inspector Witherspoon. But even his powerful family can&’t help him after he maliciously tried to hobble Witherspoon&’s last homicide investigation. He&’s been sent to a particularly difficult precinct in the East End of London as penance.When a paid informant is found shot in an alley, Nivens thinks that if he can crack the case, he&’ll redeem himself and have a much-needed chance at impressing his superiors. But there&’s one big problem with his plan—Niven&’s distinct antique pistol is found at the scene of the crime and even more evidence is uncovered that links the Inspector to the murder.Despite their mutual dislike for Nivens, Mrs. Jeffries and Inspector Witherspoon know the man isn&’t a cold-blooded killer. Now they&’ll just have to prove it. . . .
Mrs Jeffries Dusts For Clues (Mrs Jeffries)
by Emily BrightwellThis charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's widow herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the right direction to solve the crime. A priceless brooch and a parlour maid go missing at the same time, and Inspector Witherspoon is called in to investigate. He finds the brooch, on a corpse, but draws a blank on the missing girl. Her employer, Luty Belle Crookshank, has more faith in Mrs Jeffries than the police, and rightly so..."...the body was only found today." Witherspoon paused and took a deep breath. "And the murder was committed several months ago.""Several months ago!" Mrs Jeffries was scandalized. The trail would be colder than a February frost.'
Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues (Mrs. Jeffries #2)
by Emily BrightwellWhen a servant girl runs away and a missing brooch is found on a murdered woman, Inspector Witherspoon and his eagle-eyed housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries, search for clues.
Mrs. Jeffries Forges Ahead
by Emily BrightwellArlette Montrose Banfield angered many marriageable women when she snagged the handsome Lewis Banfield-but were they angry enough to poison her? Mrs. Jeffries doesn't mind getting her hands dirty to uncover the greed behind her murder.
Mrs. Jeffries Holds the Trump (A Victorian Mystery #24)
by Emily BrightwellMrs. Jeffries must swim upstream to catch a killer. Successful local Michael Provost had no enemies, yet he was found dead off the Chelsea Vestry Wharf. With the help of her staff, Mrs. Jeffries dives into an investigation that leads to an earlier crime and even more questions.
Mrs. Jeffries in the Nick of Time: A Victorian Mystery (Mrs. Jeffries #25)
by Emily BrightwellA two-story killer. Train enthusiast Francis Humphreys took his last breath while relatives and neighbors visited downstairs. But if everyone was downstairs, who could have stolen into Uncle Francis?s study, killed him, and escaped? Mrs. Jeffries will have to lend her downstairs common sense to this upstairs murder mystery.
Mrs Jeffries On The Ball (Mrs Jeffries)
by Emily BrightwellThis charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's widow herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the right direction to solve the crime. Murder strikes at a Jubilee Ball in Queen Victoria's honour, which is also attended by Inspector Witherspoon and Mrs. Jeffries. The victim was a widely disliked member of the Hyde Park Literary Circle, where investigations into the crime open old wounds and reignite petty grievances ... 'Aghast, the inspector's jaw dropped even farther. He couldn't believe this. "Lady Cannonberry, have you any idea what you're saying?"'
Mrs. Jeffries on the Ball (Mrs. Jeffries #5)
by Emily BrightwellFestivities turn fatal when Hannah Greenwood is found dead at a Jubilee Ball honoring Queen Victoria. But fear not, Inspector Witherspoon and Mrs. Jeffries are also in attendance. They are soon hard at work exposing old secrets and petty jealousies in the prestigious Hyde Park Literary Circle, of which the victim was a much-hated member.
Mrs. Jeffries on the Trail (Mrs. Jeffries #6)
by Emily BrightwellInspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard resorts once again to his housekeeping super-sleuth, Mrs. Jeffries, when a girl flower-peddler is killed on a foggy night in Victorian London.
Mrs Jeffries On The Trail (Mrs Jeffries #6)
by Emily BrightwellWith London’s streets deserted, a young flower girl is murdered. But why was she out so late on the foggiest night of the year? The inspector has no where to even begin looking for a suspect. However Mrs. Jeffries, his housekeeper, is even more accomplished at detection than she is at household management. This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's widow herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the right direction to solve the crime.
Mrs. Jeffries Pinches the Post
by Emily BrightwellA Mrs. Jeffries MysteryShe keeps house for Inspector Witherspoon...and keeps him on his toes. Everyone's awed by his Scotland Yard successes--but they don't know about his secret weapon. No matter how messy the murder or how dirty the deed, Mrs. Jeffries' polished detection skills are up to the task...proving that behind every great man there's a woman--and that a crimesolver's work is never done.A RUTHLESS END FOR A RUTHLESS MANHarrison Nye may have been involved in some dubious business dealings, but no one ever expected him to be murdered. Now Inspector Witherspoon must root out the perpetrator of the underhanded deed. Nye's business associate visited him just hours before the murder and seems to know more than he's letting on. And when his maid disappears, this dirty business gets even deadlier. Now, Mrs. Jeffries and her staff must root through the sins of Nye's past to discover which one caught up with him...
Mrs Jeffries Pinches the Post (Mrs Jeffries)
by Emily BrightwellA RUTHLESS END FOR A RUTHLESS MANHarrison Nye may have been involved in some dubious business dealings, but no one ever expected him to be murdered. Now Inspector Witherspoon must root out the perpetrator of the underhanded deed. Nye's business associate visited him just hours before the murder and seems to know more than he's letting on. And when his maid disappears, this dirty business gets even deadlier. Now, Mrs. Jeffries and her staff must root through the sins of Nye's past to discover which one caught up with him . . .Praise for the Mrs Jeffries Mysteries:'It's murder most English all the way!' The Literary Times 'Fascinating murder mystery . . . wit and style . . . a winning series. Mrs. Jeffries is the Miss Marple of Victorian Mystery' The Paperback Forum
Mrs Jeffries Pinches the Post (Mrs Jeffries)
by Emily BrightwellA RUTHLESS END FOR A RUTHLESS MANHarrison Nye may have been involved in some dubious business dealings, but no one ever expected him to be murdered. Now Inspector Witherspoon must root out the perpetrator of the underhanded deed. Nye's business associate visited him just hours before the murder and seems to know more than he's letting on. And when his maid disappears, this dirty business gets even deadlier. Now, Mrs. Jeffries and her staff must root through the sins of Nye's past to discover which one caught up with him . . .Praise for the Mrs Jeffries Mysteries:'It's murder most English all the way!' The Literary Times 'Fascinating murder mystery . . . wit and style . . . a winning series. Mrs. Jeffries is the Miss Marple of Victorian Mystery' The Paperback Forum
Mrs Jeffries Plays The Cook (Mrs Jeffries #7)
by Emily BrightwellOne of London's best known (and least liked) businessmen is murdered, and once again Mrs Jeffries has to help the Inspector solve the case. This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's widow herself,her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the right direction to solve the crime.
Mrs. Jeffries Plays the Cook (Mrs. Jeffries #7)
by Emily BrightwellMinerva Kenny is a dear woman, but her tendency to "borrow" things without asking has finally caught up with her. William Barrett has learned Minerva's shameful secret, and he's holding it over her head. Mrs. Jeffries and the staff have hatched a scheme to save her...but when they try to recover the damning evidence from Barrett, they discover something more shocking: Barrett's corpse. Considering the victim's wicked ways, Minerva is far from the only suspect. And when the inspector's cook is called away suddenly, Mrs. Jeffries finds herself doing double duty: cooking for the household - and trying to cook this killer's goose...
Mrs Jeffries Pleads her Case (Mrs Jeffries)
by Emily BrightwellWhen a magistrate rules Harlan Westover's death a suicide, something smells fishy. Amidst a sea of unanswered questions, the clever Mrs. Jeffries wants to get to the bottom of it - and make sure someone doesn't stage another "suicide" . . .Praise for the Mrs Jeffries Mysteries:'It's murder most English all the way!' The Literary Times 'Fascinating murder mystery . . . wit and style . . . a winning series. Mrs. Jeffries is the Miss Marple of Victorian Mystery' The Paperback Forum
Mrs Jeffries Pleads her Case (Mrs Jeffries)
by Emily BrightwellWhen a magistrate rules Harlan Westover's death a suicide, something smells fishy. Amidst a sea of unanswered questions, the clever Mrs. Jeffries wants to get to the bottom of it - and make sure someone doesn't stage another "suicide" . . .Praise for the Mrs Jeffries Mysteries:'It's murder most English all the way!' The Literary Times 'Fascinating murder mystery . . . wit and style . . . a winning series. Mrs. Jeffries is the Miss Marple of Victorian Mystery' The Paperback Forum
Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case: A Victorian Mystery (Mrs. Jeffries # #17)
by Emily BrightwellWhen a magistrate rules Harlan Westover's death a suicide, something smells fishy. Amidst a sea of unanswered questions, the clever Mrs. Jeffries wants to get to the bottom of it-and make sure someone doesn't stage another "suicide"...
Mrs. Jeffries Questions the Answer (Mrs Jeffries #11)
by Emily BrightwellDisliked by nearly everyone, Hannah Cameron wasn't mourned when she died at the hands of a burglar. It's up to Scotland Yard's Inspector Witherspoon and his housekeeper Mrs. Jeffries to find out the murderer was indeed a burglar--or someone closer to home.
Mrs Jeffries Questions the Answer (Mrs Jeffries)
by Emily BrightwellIt was true. Hannah Cameron was not well liked. But were her friends or family the sort to stab her in the back? To almost everyone, the answer is clear: she was killed by a burglar. And since Inspector Witherspoon is not a burglary detective, he has to take a backseat to the odious Inspector Nivens! Mrs Jeffries and the rest of the household must really tiptoe around this time. And if they're not extra careful, it could be a matter of more bodies piling up before they're done!
Mrs. Jeffries Reveals Her Art (Mrs Jeffries #12)
by Emily BrightwellMrs. Jeffries is back - keeping house for Inspector Witherspoon and, as always, keeping him on his toes. This popular Victorian mystery series is "full of Humor, suspense, adventure, and touches of romance." Rendezvous," and in Mrs. Jeffries Reveals Her Art, a missing artist's model is the catalyst for a baffling mystery that will satisfy and delight Mrs. Jeffries legions of fans.
Mrs Jeffries Reveals her Art (Mrs Jeffries)
by Emily BrightwellBehind every great detective there's a woman who's an even greater crime solver!The artist's model never even showed up to Neville Grant's house - nor was expected, according to the cranky Mr Grant. But with all of his ranting and raving, it was hard getting a straight answer. Then, one of Grant's houseguests suddenly dies right before their eyes - and it was no accident! Now, Mrs Jeffries has to work double-time to find the missing model and the killer. And she'll have to get her whole staff involved - before someone else becomes the next still life...