Dora and Rex 1920s Mysteries

When a bright young man teams up with a glamorous femme fatale, the identity of a murderer won't be the only secret they'll unmask. London, 1922. Between gallivanting in his Rolls-Royce and darkening the doorways of London's hotspots, Lord Reginald "Rex" Bankes-Fernsby has almost succeeded in banishing the battlefield nightmares that plague his sleep. Pity he can't say the same about that nagging lack of direction in his life. If only he were like his best friend Freddie-self-assured, suave, and up to his ears in secrets. But when Freddie is murdered, Rex doubts the verdict. Was Freddie really cut down while up to no good, or was he killed in the line of duty? Rex turns to the only person in London capable of helping him find out-Theodora Laurent, London's most notorious femme fatale and Freddie's last known lover. Theodora has a hundred reasons to let sleeping cats lie, but those disappear into the aether when Rex shows up on her doorstep and someone takes a shot at her head. Together, they're catapulted into a race for their lives, where identifying the murderer is their only hope for survival. There's just one problem: Freddie wasn't the only one keeping secrets. If Theodora isn't careful, Rex's search for the truth could send her cunningly constructed empire falling like dominos. Murder, I Spy is the first book in this exciting 1920s historical mystery series. Includes bonus novella Murder at the Front.

Spilled secrets, a dead spy, and a missing spymaster. When your enemies take bold action, there's no room for hesitation. London, 1922-Theodora Laurent, femme fatale and undercover spy, has spent several months training Lord Rex to be her new partner. It's time for him to undertake his first assignment-finding out who passed along false intelligence to the Cabinet. Despite Theodora's training, the only thing Lord Rex knows for sure is his spying skills fall far short of hers. However, when London's spymaster himself requests your help, you can't just turn him down. As a peer of the realm, Lord Rex is the perfect person to take on the search for the loose-lipped politician. Maneuvering amongst the elite in the halls of Parliament is well within his wheelhouse, promising to be low risk and high reward, especially with Theodora at his side. Or so they think… When London's #2 spy ends up dead, their simple assignment turns into a full-fledged murder investigation with England's leading politicians among the suspects. Just when they think the situation can't get any worse, someone kidnaps the spymaster. Can Theodora and Rex uncover the treacherous villain behind the murder and kidnapping before they lose their lives?

They were sent to unmask the spy in their midst. Instead, they'll have to identify his murderer. England, 1922. After their adventures at Westminster, Dora and Rex depart for a quiet month in the Cotswolds. Or at least, that's what everyone thinks. In truth, they're working on a new assignment-investigating rumors that a titled foreigner might be more than he appears. Rex invites the man to his family manor for a rollicking weekend of fun. In between bouts of lawn tennis and parlor games, he and Dora are to uncover the truth about the man's identity. The servants barely have time to unpack everyone's case before the suspected spy is found with an antique dagger sticking from his back. With so few suspects, the case shouldn't be too hard to solve. But when every door leads to a dead end, Dora and Rex are forced to consider a most unpalatable option. Were they wrong in thinking the man was a foreign spy? Or... could someone else have a powerful motive for murder?

An enemy lurks in the prince's inner circle. He'll do anything to escape justice... even commit murder. England, 1923. Love is in the air, and all eyes are on Windsor Castle, where the royal family is celebrating a new royal engagement. When party invitations are sent to only an elite few, Dora and Rex's invite comes with strings attached. A traitor is hiding within the prince's inner circle. Dora and Rex, England's preeminent undercover spy team, are assigned to uncover the turncoat. Their sole lead is a tip from an anonymous informant. To get the clue, they must meet him privately during the engagement bash. But when they show up at the secret rendezvous, instead of a clue, they find a dead body and Rex's best friend Clark holding the murder weapon. Has Clark turned traitor, or was he framed? Can Dora and Rex work double-time to clear their friend's name and identify the real killer before Scotland Yard's leading investigator puts Clark away for life?

In the Eternal City, Dora and Rex are in a race against time to uncover a murderer, with the future of a political alliance at stake. Rome, 1923. Rex and Dora's holiday comes to an abrupt end when they receive an urgent message from Rome. The Carabinieri have accused the British ambassador of murder. A witness puts the ambassador at the scene, and the evidence points to his guilt. But he assures the couple he is innocent. If the Carabinieri are allowed to proceed with their accusations, this simple case will become an international incident. Rex and Dora face their most difficult puzzle yet. First, they have to uncover the real identity of the victim. Only then can they determine who had the motive to kill. But in the Eternal City, the past and present are intertwined. Old flames return, past grudges re-emerge, and regrets bring consequences. Before the case ends, they'll have to answer a riddle. What is more important-solving the case or saving the life of a friend?

London, 1923. In a Mayfair dining room, Theodora Laurent and Lord Rex Bankes-Fernsby make an incredible discovery. Rex's sister Caledonia is a naturally gifted codebreaker. Upon hearing this news, Lord Audley, London's spy master, asks for their help with a most unusual mission. Twenty-five years earlier, his wife died in a terrible accident. Now, he has uncovered evidence that her death may have been murder. The answer to what happened to her lies in the coded messages he discovered in her old things. With Caledonia's help, Dora and Rex delve into the mysterious case of Lady Audley. Each decoded message reveals a tantalising clue. But, in the excitement of the chase, they forget one fact. They aren't the only ones who know what those messages say. The closer they get to the truth, the harder the killer will work to keep their misdeeds buried in the past.

A death in the House of Lords has all eyes on foreign shores. But what if the killer lies closer to home? London, 1924. Westminster is in an uproar when a promising young clerk is found dead at his desk, killed by a powerful poison sent by post. Worse yet, the letter was addressed to his boss-the Leader of the House of Lords. Dora and Rex, with the help of Clark and Prudence, must determine who sent the killer's letter and why. Between political parties jostling for power and enemies plotting overseas, there is no shortage of suspects. Can the bright young foursome find the killer before he strikes again?