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Fiercely independent Mabel Canning cant wait to begin working for the Useful Womens Agency. But when she discovers a body on her clients doorstep, its time to add solving murders to her job description... London, 1921: Mabel Canning is proud to be a modern woman working for the Useful Womens Agency, carrying out tasks for gentlewomen from flower arranging to washing muddy dogs. But when she answers the door for wealthy widow Rosalind Despard, she almost chokes on her cucumber sandwich when she finds a soldiers body on the doorstep. As she offers tea to the policemen of Scotland Yard, Mabel cant resist getting drawn into the investigation. Who was the mysterious dead man? And why was he holding a letter for Rosalind, written by her husband on the day he disappeared? As Mabel hunts for clues, she joins forces with Rosalinds handsome brother, former detective Park Winstone, and his adorable terrier, Gladys. But when Mabel suspects she is being followed, the detective duo know that time is running out before the killer strikes again. As she investigates, Mabel discovers dusty old photographs that help her reveal the soldiers true identity. But as she gets closer to uncovering the young mans murderer, she knows shes also one step closer to danger... Can she outsmart the killer and save Park and Rosalind before they also turn up dead as doornails? A totally unputdownable and utterly charming Golden Age cozy mystery from USA Today bestselling author Marty Wingate. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, Verity Bright and T.E. Kinsey. What readers are saying about Marty Wingate: VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! GO! BUY! READ! Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I absolutely had a ball reading this... filled with charming characters and plenty of spine-tingling twists to keep readers on the edges of their seats! Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved this!... laugh-out-loud moments and lots of twists and turns... I was torn between wanting to race to the end and prolong my time with the characters... Perfect! Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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