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The Mitford Scandal

Diana Mitford and a death at the party
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The Mitford Scandal by Jessica Fellowes is a gripping crime novel set in the glamorous world of the 1920s. The story follows Louisa Cannon, a former maid to the Mitford family, as she navigates a world filled with mystery and intrigue. Against a backdrop of high society and scandal, Louisa finds herself caught in a web of deceit when a murder takes place, challenging her wit and resolve to uncover the truth.
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If you're intrigued by historical mysteries intertwined with real-life figures, this crime and thriller genre novel may capture your imagination. Set in the glamorous yet tumultuous interwar period, it combines a gripping murder investigation with the allure and scandal of high society. Fans of both whodunits and historical fiction are likely to find it an engaging read.

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The Mitford Scandal

The third book in the hit The Mitford Murders series sees maid Louisa Cannon accompany Diana Mitford in turbulent late 1920s Europe, where everything is on the line . . . even your life

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‘Absolute blissikins’ THE GUARDIAN

The newly married and most beautiful of the Mitford sisters, Diana, hot-steps around Europe with her husband and fortune heir Bryan Guinness, accompanied by maid Louisa Cannon, as well as some of the most famous and glamorous luminaries of the era. But murder soon follows, and with it, a darkness grows in Diana's heart...

This wonderful new book in the bestselling THE MITFORD MURDERS series sees the Mitford sisters at a time of scandalous affairs, political upheaval, and murder.

PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIES

‘A lively, entertaining, well-written whodunit’ THE TIMES (crime book of the month)

‘Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyable’ ANTHONY HOROWITZ (crime novels of the year)

‘A must-read series... exactly what we all need in these gloomy times. Inventive, glittering, clever, ingenious’ SUSAN HILL

‘All the blissful escapism of a Sunday-night period drama in a book’ THE POOL

‘An extraordinary meld of fact and fiction’ GRAHAM NORTON

‘True and glorious indulgence. A dazzling example of a Golden Age mystery’ DAISY GOODWIN

‘Keeps the reader guessing to the very end. An accomplished crime debut and huge fun to read’ EVENING STANDARD

‘This story is drenched in detail and feels both authentic and fun. Curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoy’ HEAT

‘Elegant, whipsmart and brilliantly twisty-turny, this Downton-style mystery had me hooked from the first page’ VIV GROSKOP

‘Full of period pleasure’ WOMAN & HOME

‘An audacious and glorious foray into the Golden Age of mystery fiction. Breathtaking’ ALEX GRAY

‘A real murder, a real family and a brand new crime fiction heroine are woven together to make a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, read. I loved it’ JULIAN FELLOWES

‘Jessica Fellowes' deliciously immersive, effortlessly easy novel has a strong feel for period and a rollicking plot’ METRO

‘What a captivating crime novel. The instant reassurance of being in the hands of a true storyteller with a feel for period detail makes this a real treat’ AMANDA CRAIG

‘This is a chocolate souffle of a novel: as the enthralling mystery heats up, so the addictive deliciousness of the story rises. The sort of book you never want to end’ JULIET NICOLSON

Series: The Mitford Murders

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The Mitford Scandal by Jessica Fellowes combines elements of history and mystery, providing a compelling blend of fact and fiction. Critics have praised it as a well-written and entertaining whodunit, perfect for cosy reading. The writing is engaging, with a neat resolution, and has been described as inventive and clever, making it highly recommended for fans of the genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751573923

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Jessica Fellowes is an author, journalist and public speaker. Her bestselling The Mitford Murders series has been nominated for awards in Britain, France, Germany and Italy, and sold into eighteen territories. Jessica is also the author of five official companion books to Downton Abbey, various of which hit the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller lists. She has written short stories for Vogue Italia and L'Uomo Vogue, and made numerous appearances on radio, podcasts and television. She lives in Oxfordshire with her family.

www.jessicafellowes.com

Twitter: @jessicafellowes

Instagram: @author_jessicafellowes

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