Rex and the Dowager

A single bite was all it took to turn a lavish celebration into a deadly mystery. Step into the enchanting yet treacherous world of 1920s England with A Spiffing Murder, where celebrated amateur sleuth, the Dowager Duchess of Drakeford, and her sharp-eyed ward, Rex, are thrust into a web of intrigue and danger at the opulent Hilltop estate. When Sir Herbert Cummings's chief accountant, Farrier, collapses after a single bite of cake during a high-society gathering, what seemed like a tragic accident quickly hints at something more sinister. Joined by Scotland Yard's finest, Detective Inspector Arthur Whipple, the Dowager and Rex uncover secrets lurking beneath the estate's polished surface. As alliances fracture, the trio navigates class rivalries, personal vendettas, and buried motives among a colorful cast of suspects, each hiding dark secrets of their own. With the guests confined and a killer on the loose, can they catch the culprit before another victim falls? Join the Dowager, Rex, and Whipple on a delightfully puzzling journey, where the only thing sharper than the cake knives are the secrets hidden behind every door. Perfect for fans of murder mysteries with a touch of British charm and 1920s humor! _________________________________ Praise for Rex and Dowager: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I absolutely love this book; it's well written, clever, and funny. I hope Keith Finney writes many more stories about Rex and HG. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Can't wait for the next one! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ …a page-turner from start to finish. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Once again, Keith has written a very entertaining tale centered around the aristocracy, but this time set in 1922. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wow, Keith... words fail me.

A picnic by the lake, an unexpected body and a manor filled with secrets. When Rex Sutherland and his employer, Eleanor, the Dowager Duchess of Drakeford, stumble upon a body during an afternoon picnic at Bircham Manor, the Dowager's instincts for sleuthing spring to life. Rather than let a little murder spoil the festivities, she summons her trusted friend, Scotland Yard's Inspector Whipple, to help investigate. Invited for a weekend of high tea and high society by her friend Colonel Crispen Percival-Travers, the Dowager now faces a lineup of sophisticated suspects. Love triangles, bitter rivalries, and an endless stream of manor gossip soon reveal themselves, leaving the unlikely trio with more than a few theories. But when a second body is found and a mysterious gentleman arrives with a veiled threat, the stakes become deadlier by the hour. With wit, charm, and more than a few cream fancies to sustain them, Rex, the Dowager, and Whipple must unravel the clues in time. Will they solve the mystery before the weekend is over? Dive into A Posh Murder, a deliciously opulent 1920s whodunit filled with intrigue, high-society scandals, and all the cozy charm of a classic Christie-style mystery. _________________________________ Praise for the Rex and Dowager ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I absolutely love this book; it's well written, clever, and funny. I hope Keith Finney writes many more stories about Rex and HG. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Can't wait for the next one! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ …a page-turner from start to finish. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Once again, Keith has written a very entertaining tale centered around the aristocracy, but this time set in 1922. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wow, Keith... words fail me.

Murder never goes out of fashion-especially in 1920s high society. Norwich, 1922. When a glamorous model is shot mid-stride at a high-society fashion show, Eleanor, Dowager Duchess of Drakeford, wastes no time assembling her unconventional team: her unflappable assistant Rex Sutherland and Inspector Whipple of Scotland Yard. But before they can make sense of the crime, another young woman is found dead-this time in a far more brutal manner. As whispers of scandal ripple through the drawing rooms of the elite, all signs point to the elusive Three Circles Society-a secretive group with powerful members and dangerous motives. With reputations at stake and the body count rising, the trio must navigate a world of silk, shadows, and scandal to expose the truth hiding beneath the glamour. A Dapper Murder is the third mystery in the Rex & the Dowager series-perfect for fans of Golden Age whodunnits, witty dialogue, and sleuths who know their way around both crime scenes and champagne.

A 1920s British cosy mystery and historical whodunit featuring an aristocratic amateur sleuth, a Scotland Yard investigation, a closed-circle ocean liner setting, and classic golden-age intrigue. A luxury voyage becomes a prison at sea. December, 1922. The Britannic Star sails from Southampton to New York, carrying society's elite across a storm-lashed Atlantic. Rex joins his formidable guardian, the Dowager Duchess of Drakeford, alongside Detective Inspector Whipple of Scotland Yard, expecting refinement and rest. Instead, a murder shatters the illusion of safety. With the ship isolated mid-ocean and no escape for passengers or crew, Whipple conducts his investigation while Rex and the Dowager sift through secrets, rivalries, and whispered grudges hidden behind first-class smiles. Every elegant cabin conceals a motive. Then a second death proves the danger is far from over. As tension builds and the Atlantic crossing continues, the truth must be uncovered before the Britannic Star reaches New York. A First-Class Murder is Book 4 in the Rex and Dowager series. Perfect for readers who love Agatha Christie, Rhys Bowen, and Deanna Raybourn.