The Afternoon Tea Murders
Tea and cake on the terrace, views of the Devon hills… and a dead body in the local village? This is one for Jane Treen…!
London, 1942. Miss Jane Treen is at her desk in Whitehall sipping a strong coffee when she receives an urgent message about her colleague, codebreaker Arthur Cilento. He’s in danger in Devon, and Jane needs to get there sharpish. But before her bags are properly unpacked, the local teashop owner in Arthur’s village is found lying amidst the scones and teacakes… and she’s dead.
When Jane arrives, it quickly becomes clear that the murder is a half-baked attempt to curdle Arthur’s current codebreaking mission – but how? There seem to be suspects at every turn. Is Arthur’s boss going to extremes to cover up his incompetence? Can the teashop customers be trusted? And what about the secretary, who seems to have secret links to the village teashop…
Spurred on by scones and clotted cream, Jane and Arthur start to whip up a theory as to who the killer could be. But just as they begin to make progress, someone else is murdered – and it looks like Arthur could be next. It’s clear they need to solve this case quickly, before teatime is over and Arthur meets a sticky end…
If you love twisty crime novels, top-secret intrigue and the very best of Golden Age mysteries, then you will adore Helena Dixon’s utterly gripping cozy novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Verity Bright!
Helena Dixon
Helena Dixon’s writing is a delicate dance of suspense, wit, and historical intrigue. With an eye for detail and a love for the past, Dixon has crafted a unique space in the world of cozy mysteries, where readers are not only swept up in intriguing whodunits but also immersed in richly drawn worlds that feel as alive as the characters that populate them.
Born and raised in the heart of England, Dixon’s childhood was steeped in the kind of history that so often finds its way into her work. From the cobblestone streets of charming villages to the whispers of past secrets, it’s clear that the stories of the past have always been a part of her. Her love for writing began early, and it wasn’t long before she started spinning tales that captured the intrigue of the British countryside, mixing suspense with a sharp eye for detail.
The Secret Detective Agency
Step into a world where secrets lurk in every shadow, and every clue leads to deeper mysteries. The Secret Detective Agency series, set in the 1940s, introduces readers to an unlikely but dynamic duo—Jane Treen, a government operative with a sharp mind and a quiet strength, and Arthur Cilento, a reserved but brilliant code-breaker. Together, they form a pair whose contrasting skills make them an unstoppable force in the world of clandestine investigations.
The Secret Detective Agency consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
