{"product_id":"9780008706654","title":"Miss Beeton’s Murder Agency","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Josie Lloyd\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCrime \u0026amp; mystery\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 6 November 2025 by HarperCollins Publishers (HQ) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e197 x 129 x 27 | 272g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt takes an organised mind to solve a well-planned crime …\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The perfect new cosy crime novel for fans of Agatha Christie, Nita Prose and Ian Moore!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  A Platinum book of the month!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  'Mrs Beeton herself would be proud. A perfect recipe, best devoured in one sitting between elevenses and afternoon tea' Ian Moore\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'A glorious new addition to the cosy crime genre with recipes which will leave you wanting more' Melanie Cantor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'Highly recommended' Nuala McGovern, Woman's Hour\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e–\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Alice Beeton never anticipated finding herself single and childless past fifty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e After all, it takes an organised mind to solve a well-planned crime…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e –\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Readers LOVE Miss Beeton's Murder Agency:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  ‘What a sleuth Miss Beeton is. I need more!’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‘Move over Agatha (and not Miss Beeton's loveable dog), there's a new queen in town’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‘Strong women, friendship and found family, not to mention a handsome detective and a very special dog called Agatha! How I loved this book'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'Absolutely delightful stuff, I really hope there's more to come.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'The perfect title to get cosy with this autumn and winter.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Perfect for fans of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Cosy crimeGolden age crime fictionWomen sleuthsFound familyOld money and high society\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56117281358199,"sku":"9780008706654","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/files\/9780008706654.jpg?v=1762252459","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.co.uk\/products\/9780008706654","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}