Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Page Dedication CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 9 CHAPTER 10 CHAPTER 11 “One historical mystery series that never gets boring or dull.” —Midwest Book Review WHAT WOULD SCOTLAND YARD DO WITHOUT DEAR MRS. JEFFRIES? Even Inspector Witherspoon himself doesn’t know—because his secret weapon is as ladylike as she is clever. She’s Mrs. Jeffries—the charming detective who stars in this unique Victorian mystery series. Enjoy them all . . . The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries A doctor is found dead in his own office—and Mrs. Jeffries must scour the premises to find the prescription for murder. Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues One case is solved and another is opened when the inspector finds a missing brooch—pinned to a dead woman’s gown. But Mrs. Jeffries never cleans a room without dusting under the bed—and never gives up on a case before every loose end is tightly tied. The Ghost and Mrs. Jeffries Death is unpredictable . . . but the murder of Mrs. Hodges was foreseen at a spooky séance. The practical-minded housekeeper may not be able to see the future—but she can look into the past and put things in order to solve this haunting crime. Mrs. Jeffries Takes Stock A businessman has been murdered—and it could be because he cheated his stockholders. The housekeeper’s interest is piqued . . . and when it comes to catching killers, the smart money’s on Mrs. Jeffries. Mrs. Jeffries on the Ball A festive Jubilee celebration turns into a fatal affair—and Mrs. Jeffries must find the guilty party. Mrs. Jeffries on the Trail Why was Annie Shields out selling flowers so late on a foggy night? And more importantly, who killed her while she was doing it? It’s up to Mrs. Jeffries to sniff out the clues. Mrs. Jeffries Plays the Cook Mrs. Jeffries finds herself doing double duty: cooking for the inspector’s household and trying to cook a killer’s goose. Mrs. Jeffries and the Missing Alibi When Inspector Witherspoon becomes the main suspect in a murder, Scotland Yard refuses to let him investigate. But no one said anything about Mrs. Jeffries. Mrs. Jeffries Stands Corrected When a local publican is murdered, and Inspector Witherspoon botches the investigation, trouble starts to brew for Mrs. Jeffries. Mrs. Jeffries Takes the Stage After a theatre critic is murdered, Mrs. Jeffries uncovers the victim’s secret past: a real-life drama more compelling than any stage play. Mrs. Jeffries Questions the Answers Hannah Cameron was not well liked. But were her friends or family the sort to stab her in the back? Mrs. Jeffries must really tiptoe around this time—or it could be a matter of life and death. Mrs. Jeffries Reveals Her Art Mrs. Jeffries has to work double time to find a missing model and a killer. And she’ll have to get her whole staff involved—before someone else becomes the next subject. Mrs. Jeffries Takes the Cake The evidence was all there: a dead body, two dessert plates, and a gun. As if Mr. Ashbury had been sharing cake with his own killer. Now Mrs. Jeffries will have to do some snooping around—to dish up clues. Mrs. Jeffries Rocks the Boat Mirabelle had traveled by boat all the way from Australia to visit her sister— only to wind up murdered. Now Mrs. Jeffries must solve the case—and it’s sink or swim. Mrs. Jeffries Weeds the Plot Three attempts have been made on Annabeth Gentry’s life. Is it due to her recent inheritance, or is it because her bloodhound dug up the body of a murdered thief? Mrs. Jeffries will have to sniff out some clues before the plot thickens. Mrs. Jeffries Pinches the Post Harrison Nye may have had some dubious business dealings, but no one expected him to be murdered. Now, Mrs. Jeffries and her staff must root through the sins of his past to discover which one caught up with him. Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case Harlan Westover’s death was deemed a suicide by the magistrate. But Inspector Witherspoon is willing to risk his career to prove otherwise. Mrs. Jeffries must ensure the good inspector remains afloat. Mrs. Jeffries Sweeps the Chimney A dead vicar has been found, propped against a church wall. And Inspector Witherspoon’s only prayer is to seek the divinations of Mrs. Jeffries. Mrs. Jeffries Stalks the Hunter Puppy love turns to obsession, which leads to murder. Who better to get to the heart of the matter than Inspector Witherspoon’s indomitable companion, Mrs. Jeffries. Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight The yuletide murder of an elderly man is complicated by several suspects—none of whom were in the Christmas spirit. Mrs. Jeffries Appeals the Verdict Mrs. Jeffries and her belowstairs cohorts have their work cut out for them if they want to save an innocent man from the gallows. Mrs. Jeffries and the Best Laid Plans Banker Lawerence Boyd didn’t waste his time making friends, which is why hardly anyone mourns his death. With a list of enemies including just about everyone the miser’s ever met, it will take Mrs. Jeffries’ shrewd eye to find the killer. Mrs. Jeffries and the Feast of St. Stephen ’Tis the season for sleuthing when wealthy Stephen Whitfield is murdered during his holiday dinner party. It’s up to Mrs. Jeffries to solve the case in time for Christmas. Mrs. Jeffries Holds the Trump A very well-liked but very dead magnate is found floating down the river. Now Mrs. Jeffries and company will have to dive into a mystery that only grows more complex. Mrs. Jeffries in the Nick of Time Mrs. Jeffries lends her downstairs common sense to this upstairs murder mystery —and hopes that she and the inspector don’t get derailed in the case of a rich uncle-cum-model-train-enthusiast. Mrs. Jeffries and the Yuletide Weddings Wedding bells will make this season all the more jolly. Until one humbug sings a carol of murder. Mrs. Jeffries Speaks Her Mind Someone is trying to kill the eccentric Olive Kettering, but no one believes her, until she’s proven right. Without witnesses and plenty of suspects, Mrs. Jeffries will see justice served. Visit Emily Brightwell’s website www.emilybrightwell.com Also available from Prime Crime: The first three Mrs. Jeffries Mysteries in one volume Mrs. Jeffries Learns the Trade