Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Bloodstains

“Wit, humor, clues, and red herrings abound” as an aristocrat turns amateur sleuth in interwar-era Scotland in this historical mystery (Boston Globe, A Boston Globe Mystery of the Year).

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.

“Guaranteed to appeal to those who have never got over the death of Dorothy L. Sayers.” Financial Times (UK)

“A great choice for Jacqueline Winspear, Carola Dunn, and Amy Patricia Meade fans . . .A real contender for the Agathas!” —Library Journal (starred review)

“If you haven’t met Dandy Gilver yet, I encourage you to do so now . . .You can’t help but enjoy her new adventure as she goes undercover to foil a murder plot.” —RT Book Reviews

“Agatha Christie meets Upstairs, Downstairs.” —Publishers Weekly

“Entertaining.” —Booklist