<div>In this historical cozy mystery set in 1920s Scotland, an upper-class sleuth goes undercover to find a killer at an all-girls school. Bored with her wealthy life after the Great War, aristocratic wife and mother Dandy Gilver decides to become a private investigator. Her current case has her traveling to an all-girls school in the Scottish seaside town of Portpatrick where a childhood friend has disappeared. Soon, Dandy discovers that her missing chum, now a teacher, is not the only thing that’s off in Portpatrick. Other teachers have been vanishing as well . . . at an alarming rate. To find some answers, Dandy must go undercover as a new member of the staff, but one misstep could have her dismissed permanently . . . “Fans of historical mysteries and old-fashioned whodunits will enjoy Dandy Gilver and a Bothersome Number of Corpses. . . . A very satisfying whodunit that was both intriguing and creepy.” —Gumshoe Review</div>

Dandy Gilver and a Bothersome Number of Corpses

<div>Agatha Award Winner for Best Historical Novel: Something fishy is going on in this clever mystery with &ldquo;an exciting climax&rdquo; set in a tiny Scottish village (Publishers Weekly). Winner, Lefty Award for Best Historical Mystery Novel Finalist, Macavity/Sue Feder Memorial Award for Best Historical Mystery On the rain-drenched, wind-battered Banffshire coast, dilapidated mansions cling to cliff tops and tiny fishing villages perch on ledges that would make a seagull think twice. It&rsquo;s nowhere for Dandy Gilver, a child of gentle Northamptonshire, to spend Christmas. But when odd things start to turn up in barrels of fish&mdash;with a strong whiff of murder most foul&mdash;that&rsquo;s exactly where she finds herself. Enlisted to investigate, Dandy and her trusty cohort, Alec Osborne, are soon swept up in the fisherfolks&rsquo; wedding season as well as the mystery. Between age-old traditions and brand-new horrors, Dandy must think the unthinkable to solve her most baffling case yet. &ldquo;A host of colorful characters&hellip;the setting of this cozy thriller is vividly detailed and full of creeping menace.&rdquo;&mdash;Kirkus Reviews &ldquo;Not since Maisie Dobbs first surfaced has there been a pluckier or more winning heroine.&rdquo;&#8213;Charles Finch, author of The Fleet Street Murders &ldquo;A dandy series.&rdquo; &#8213;The Boston Globe</div>

The Reek of Red Herrings

<div>One of The Boston Globe's Best Mysteries of 2011 "Guaranteed to appeal to those who have never got over the death of Dorothy L. Sayers." —Financial Times (UK) Welcome to Edinburgh, 1926. Dandy Gilver, a wealthy and witty aristocrat (and sometimes amateur sleuth) receives a letter from Lollie Balfour, who insists that her husband of five years is having her followed and her mail is being steamed open. The only way for Dandy to help is by pretending to applying for a job as a lady's maid in Lollie's house. Dandy gets a crash course from her own maid and arrives at 31 Heriot Row, ready to put all of her detection skills to good use. Why does Mr. Balfour want to get rid of his wife? And can Dandy stay in disguise long enough to evade the villains? Charming and funny, Dandy Gilver is an irresistible sleuth who is sure to win over mystery lovers everywhere. Readers who can't get enough of Dorothy L. Sayers, Barbara Pym, and Dorothy Parker will definitely find a new favorite in Catriona McPherson's smart and original mystery.</div>

Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Bloodstains

<div>Catriona McPherson's critically acclaimed mystery series set in 1920s Scotland and featuring plucky and laugh-out-loud-funny heroine Dandy Gilver is perfect for fans of PG Wodehouse, Dorothy L Sayers, and Agatha Christie. In A Deadly Measure of Brimstone, Dandy and the whole Gilver clan travel to a spa town for a weekend of relaxation which is quickly interrupted by a slew of mysterious— and deadly—events. The men of the Gilver family have come down, between them, with influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia and pleurisy. The family repairs to the town of Moffat, there to submit to the galvanic wraps and cold salt rubs of the splendid Laidlaw Hydropathic Hotel. But all is not well at the Hydro, and the secret of the lady who arrived but never left cannot be kept for long. And what of those drifting shapes in the Turkish bath? Just steam shifting in the air? Probably. But in this town the dead can be as much trouble as the living.</div>

A Deadly Measure of Brimstone

<div>From Catriona McPherson, the Agatha-Award winning author of Quiet Neighbors, comes a clever, spine-tingling standalone Gothic thriller. “Go to My Grave is both a classic ‘country house mystery’ and a thriller. Atmospheric, with mind-bending twists, a narrator who may or may not be reliable, and an ending that will take your breath away and leave you astonished.” —Louise Penny Donna Weaver has put everything she has into restoring The Breakers, an old bed and breakfast on a remote stretch of beach in Galloway. Now it sits waiting—freshly painted, richly furnished, filled with flowers—for the first guests to arrive. But Donna's guests, a contentious group of estranged cousins, soon realize that they’ve been here before, years ago. Decades have passed, but that night still haunts them: a sixteenth birthday party that started with peach schnapps and ended with a girl walking into the sea. Each of them had made a vow of silence: “lock it in a box, stitch my lips, and go to my grave.” But now someone has broken the pact. Amid the home-baked scones and lavish rooms, someone is playing games, locking boxes, stitching lips. And before the weekend is over, at least one of them will go to their grave.</div>

Go to My Grave

<div>"Strangers at the Gate is one of her best." - New York Times bestselling author Ann Cleeves From Catriona McPherson, Agatha Award-winning author of Quiet Neighbors, comes Strangers at the Gate: a twisty, fascinating mystery that asks the question: who do you turn to when everyone's a stranger and you've stopped believing your own eyes? Finnie Doyle and Paddy Lamb are leaving city life in Edinburgh behind them and moving to the little town of Simmerton. Paddy's been made partner at the law firm in town, and Finnie has snagged a job as a church deacon. Their rented cottage is quaint; their new colleagues are charming, and they can't believe their luck. But only days after moving into the gate house, Finnie begins to have doubts. She keeps hearing strange sounds, and the thicket of trees make her feel claustrophobic rather than safe. When they witness the bloody aftermath of a brutal murder, it changes everything. They've each been keeping secrets about their pasts. And they both know their precious new start won't survive a scandal. Together, for the best of reasons, they make the worst decision of their lives. And that's only the beginning. The deep, deep valley where Simmerton sits is unlike anywhere Finnie and Paddy have been before. They are not the only ones hiding in its shadow and very soon they've lost control of the game they decided to play...</div>

Strangers at the Gate

<div>"Guaranteed to appeal to those who never got over the death of Dorothy L. Sayers."--Financial Times (UK) Aristocratic and delightfully witty amateur sleuth Dandy Gilver was greeted with boisterous cheers from readers and reviewers alike in Catriona McPherson's previous outing, Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Bloodstains, which The Boston Globe named one of the best crime novels of 2011. In this new book in this charming and funny series, Dandy is caught between two feuding families who run rival department stores. Dandy's services are needed when the heiress to one of the stores goes missing. As Dandy starts to unravel long-hidden family secrets, she begins to discover disturbing connections, and it's not long before danger abounds. "With witty dialogue and low-key humor, McPherson's series is a great choice for Jacqueline Winspear, Carola Dunn, and Amy Patricia Meade fans. A strong traditional offering with sly humor, a love of dogs, and not too much violence. A real contender for the Agathas!"(Library Journal, starred review), Dandy Gilver and an Unsuitable Day for a Murder is one mystery not to be missed.</div>

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Books By Catriona McPherson (7 Books)

Dandy Gilver and a Bothersome Number of Corpses

The Reek of Red Herrings

Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Bloodstains

A Deadly Measure of Brimstone

Go to My Grave

Strangers at the Gate

Dandy Gilver and an Unsuitable Day for a Murder

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Books By Catriona McPherson (7 Books)

Dandy Gilver and a Bothersome Number of Corpses

The Reek of Red Herrings

Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Bloodstains

A Deadly Measure of Brimstone

Go to My Grave

Strangers at the Gate

Dandy Gilver and an Unsuitable Day for a Murder

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