Murder on the Cliffs by Joanna Challis (2009) – Echoing a famous opening line, this debut mystery begins, “The storm led me to Padthaway.” Daphne du Maurier (1907 – 1989), author of Rebecca, is our narrator in this fictional account of a beautiful woman found dead on the cliffs of Cornwall.
Followed by book two, Dead of for a Spell in October 2014. As business manager for London’s Lyceum Theatre, Stoker is faced with the murder of an understudy and a nefarious plot to shut down a production of Hamlet. The most recent – and perhaps last – in the series is Oscar Wilde and the Murders at Reading Gaol (2012).Ĭursed in the Act by Raymond Buckland (2014) – Though perhaps best known for his books on Wicca, author Buckland turned to the realm of fiction with this mystery featuring the creator of Dracula, Bram Stoker (1847 – 1912). Oscar Wilde and a Death of No Importance by Gyles Brandreth (2007) – In this first entry, also known as Oscar Wilde and the Candlelight Murders, the notorious author of The Picture of Dorian Gray and A Woman of No Importance investigates the murder of a young artist’s model with the help of none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes. In the series debut, Jane visits the estate of her friend, Isobel Payne, Countess of Scargrave, who is accused of poisoning her husband and having an adulterous affair with the man’s nephew. There are thirteen entries in this long-running series at present, the most recent being Jane and the Waterloo Map (2016). “ charming 1920s period piece…With a strong sense of time and place, fans will enjoy this engaging Americana as the superb twisting investigation enhances a feeling of being part of the Round Table.Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron (1996) – Binghampton, NY native Francine Stephanie Barron Mathews presents famous author Jane Austen (1775 – 1817) as an amateur sleuth. “Pure entertainment with some very funny scenes…Well researched and well written…Murphy a talented and intelligent writer, whose fictional characters remain true to the spirits of their originals… You Might as Well Die and its predecessor, Murder Your Darlings, are bonbons for fans of the 1920s.” - Gumshoe Review And the mystery ain't bad either.” - Mystery Scene
Murphy has courageously ventured into Parker's world, and does quite a creditable job. “Dorothy Parker-satirist, poet, and one of the great wits of the twentieth century-is the feisty heroine of this delightful mystery…I loved it!” - Suspense Magazine I devoured it, chuckling all the way.”-Rhys Bowen “Sparkles with a wit to match the original Algonquin Round Table.
Praise for the Agatha Award-nominated Murder Your Darlings:
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