Sara Rosett Bücher

Ein Mord in der High Society. Eine temperamentvolle Detektivin. Kann sie den Mörder überführen, bevor eine Unschuldige den Kopf hinhalten muss? London, 1923. Olive Belgrave braucht einen Job. Trotz ihrer aristokratischen Herkunft ist sie mittellos. Entschlossen, unabhängig zu sein, stürzt sie sich in eine unkonventionelle Tätigkeit und stellt Ermittlungen über Alfred, den Verlobten ihrer Cousine, an. Alfred ist in die Welt der Londoner High Society eingedrungen, doch seine Antworten auf Fragen zu seiner Vergangenheit sind ausgesprochen vage. Bevor Olive mehr als nur die grundlegenden Informationen sammeln kann, ereignet sich auf einer schicken Party ein Mord. Plötzlich sind alle anwesenden "Bright Young People" Verdächtige, und Olive muss sich auf die Suche nach dem Schuldigen machen, da ein hinterlistiger Mörder entschlossen ist, dafür zu sorgen, dass Olives erster Fall ihr letzter sein wird. Mord auf Archly Manor ist der erste Roman aus der Detektivin mit Stil-Serie charmanter historischer Krimis. Wenn Sie clevere Wortgefechte, glamouröse Kulissen und reizvolle Wendungen mögen, werden Sie die Serie der USA Today-Bestsellerautorin Sara Rosett für Anglophile und Krimibegeisterte lieben. Reisen Sie mit Mord auf Archly Manor zurück in das Goldene Zeitalter der Kriminalromane.

Midnight treasure hunts, fancy-dress parties, and a blue-blooded murder . . .November, 1923. Olive’s school chum, Gigi, invites Olive to London because Gigi’s dotty grandmother fears for her life—or so she’s said to Gigi. However Olive is surprised to find that the dowager is far from muddled. The sharp and imperious matriarch refuses to admit to her worries and sends Olive on her way.Without a client or case, Olive is swept into the glittering lifestyle of the “fast set,” and their decadent excess. But then among the cocktails and champagne, a murderer strikes during a frivolous party game, and Olive realizes the dowager’s fears were well-founded.Can Olive unmask the upper crust culprit before the party’s over for a Bright Young Person?An Old Money Murder in Mayfair is the fifth installment in the popular High Society Lady Detective series from USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett.Join Olive and her dapper sleuthing partner, Jasper, as they navigate the extravagant parties of the Bright Young People as well as their own budding relationship . . .

Two protagonists, separated by nearly a hundred years, are united by their quest to recover a stolen masterpiece. The narrative weaves between their timelines, exploring how the pursuit of art transcends time and connects their lives. As they navigate the challenges of their respective eras, themes of obsession, passion, and the enduring power of art emerge, revealing the lengths to which individuals will go to reclaim what is lost. The story promises a thrilling blend of mystery and historical intrigue.

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In a sleepy English village, a renowned author mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a trail of secrets that the locals are desperate to keep hidden. As the investigation unfolds, the protagonist uncovers layers of intrigue and deception, revealing the complex relationships within the community. The blend of mystery and character-driven storytelling invites readers to explore the darker sides of small-town life and the impact of hidden truths on personal connections.

Set in an opulent London townhouse, the story weaves a tale of intrigue surrounding a mysterious mummy curse. As characters navigate the lavish setting, they uncover secrets and face supernatural challenges that test their courage and resolve. The blend of historical elements with modern-day suspense creates a captivating atmosphere, inviting readers to explore the intersection of luxury and danger in a narrative filled with unexpected twists.

"London, 1923. Olive Belgrave needs a job. Despite her aristocratic upbringing, she's penniless. Determined to support herself, she jumps at an unconventional job--looking into the background of her cousin's fiancé, Alfred. Alfred burst into the upper crust world of London's high society, but his answers to questions about his past are decidedly vague. Before Olive can gather more than the basics, a murder occurs at a posh party. Suddenly, every Bright Young Person in attendance is a suspect, and Olive must race to find the culprit because a sly murderer is determined to make sure Olive's first case is her last."--

A snowbound country mansion, a missing butler, and a Christmas case . . .Olive and Jasper have never been closer-except in one area. Jasper is still reticent about his frequent disappearances from polite society. With the holidays approaching and no paying client on the books, Olive decides to shadow Jasper when he's unexpectedly called away. Her search brings her to Holly Hill Lodge where an eclectic group has gathered to celebrate an old-fashioned English Christmas.The guest list includes a celebrated lawn tennis champion, a fussy scientist studying snowflakes, a persuasive luggage salesman, a famous lady explorer, and the family's eccentric aunt who has a fondness for the newfangled drinks called cocktails.When the butler goes missing, Olive and Jasper must work together to solve the Christmas crime-as well as the secret Jasper hides. Murder on a Midnight Clear is the latest installment in USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett's popular High Society Lady Detective series.Unwrap this 1920s Christmas mystery with all the trimmings-carols, a Yule log, plum pudding . . . and murder.

"London, February, 1924. Discreet sleuth for the high society set, Olive Belgrave is delighted with her new flat at South Regent Mansions where she's made several friends, including the modern career woman, Minerva, who draws a popular cartoon about a flapper for a London newspaper. But then Minerva comes to Olive for help after catching a glimpse of a disturbing sight -- a dead body. At least, that's what Minerva thought she saw, but there's not a dead body anywhere in the posh building, and the residents are continuing with their lives as they normally do. Is Minerva seeing things? Is she barmy? Or is there a more sinister explanation? To help restore Minerva's peace of mind, Olive investigates her neighbors. They include: society's "it" girl of the moment, an accountant with a fondness for gadgets, a snooty society matron, and a school teacher turned bridge instructor. Olive uncovers rivalries, clandestine affairs, and hidden jealousies. With dashing Jasper at her side, Olive must discover whose secret is worth killing for"--Back cover