The Case of the Disgraced Duke: A Wise Enquiries Agency cozy Welsh murder myster

Description: The Case of the Disgraced Duke by Cathy Ace "Henry Devereaux Twyst, eighteenth Duke of Chellingworth, is desperate to disprove murderous rumors about his ancestor before his first child is born, so he enlists the help of the women of the WISE Enquiries Agency."--Provided by publisher. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description THE DUKES REPUTATION IS IN PERIL - CAN THE WOMEN OF THE WISE ENQUIRIES AGENCY SAVE THE DAY?Henry Devereaux Twyst, eighteenth Duke of Chellingworth, is desperate to disprove murderous rumors about his ancestor before his first child is born, so he enlists the help of the women of the WISE Enquiries Agency.However, Annie is working undercover - on a case that turns out to be more deadly than anyone had imagined, and Carol is finding it difficult to juggle her responsibilities - especially when faced with a puzzling theft in the village. Meanwhile, Christine is consumed with fears about Alexanders shady colleagues, and Mavis is trying to manage the dowagers dispute with the local vicar. In the fifth WISE Enquiries Agency Mystery, stately Chellingworth Hall and the charming Welsh village of Anwen-by-Wye, both of which have more than their fair share of quirky inhabitants, are once again subjected to a host of problems that need to be solved...and the WISE women are ready to use their considerable skills to do so.Meet the women of the WISE Enquiries Agency Carols a Welsh mum with a background in computing, Christine is the daughter of an Irish viscount, Mavis is a Scot, and a retired army matron, while Annie is a true Cockney whos pulled herself up by the bootstraps. Brought together by fate (and a dead body or two) the women have set themselves up as a private investigators, and now operate their (sometimes struggling) business out of a converted barn on the estate of Chellingworth Hall, a stately home in the beautiful Welsh countryside. Aided and abetted in their various enquiries by dowager duchess Althea, they tackle cases that are puzzling, and deadly. Their aim? Pay the bills, help others...and survive! Author Biography Cathy Aces Cait Morgan Mysteries feature a criminal psychologist sleuth encountering traditional whodunits around the world (optioned for TV); her WISE Enquiries Agency Mysteries feature a quartet of soft-boiled female PIs solving cozy cases from a Welsh stately home. Her Welsh suspense novel, The Wrong Boy, has also been optioned for TV. Shortlisted for Canadas Bony Blithe Award three times, winning once, shes also won IPPY and IBA Awards; her works also been shortlisted for a Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence, and the CrimeFictionLover Best Indie Novel. She migrated from Wales aged 40, and now lives in Canada. Review "A gratifying contemporary series in the traditional British manner" Library Journal starred review of The Case of the Dotty Dowager "...cozy fans will find plenty to like..." Publishers Weekly "Ace spiffs up the standard village cozy with a set of sleuths worth a second look." Kirkus Reviews "...perfect reading for Anglophiles...should appeal to fans of Alexander McCall Smith and MC Beaton." crimefictionlover.com "The four women of the WISE Enquiries Agency return in a modern-day British whodunit thats as charming as it is entertaining...Good fun, with memorable characters, an imaginative plot, and a satisfying ending." Booklist"...the people here felt like old friends I was catching up with after having been apart for a while" Amanda Bishop, Reviewer (Net Galley) Review Quote "A gratifying contemporary series in the traditional British manner" Library Journal starred review of The Case of the Dotty Dowager"...cozy fans will find plenty to like..." Publishers Weekly"Ace spiffs up the standard village cozy with a set of sleuths worth a second look." Kirkus Reviews"...perfect reading for Anglophiles...should appeal to fans of Alexander McCall Smith and MC Beaton." crimefictionlover.com"The four women of the WISE Enquiries Agency return in a modern-day British whodunit thats as charming as it is entertaining...Good fun, with memorable characters, an imaginative plot, and a satisfying ending." Booklist "...the people here felt like old friends I was catching up with after having been apart for a while" Amanda Bishop, Reviewer (Net Galley) Details ISBN1990550037 Author Cathy Ace Pages 264 Publisher Four Tails Publishing Ltd. Series Wise Enquiries Agency Mystery Year 2022 ISBN-10 1990550037 ISBN-13 9781990550034 Publication Date 2022-08-01 UK Release Date 2022-08-01 Format Paperback Imprint Four Tails Publishing Ltd. Subtitle A Wise Enquiries Agency cozy Welsh murder mystery Series Number 5 Audience General DEWEY 813.6 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136191656;

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