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The Christmas Tree Murders
(2022)(The first book in the Camille Divine Murder Mystery series)
A novel by Andrea Hicks
Start the gripping Camille Divine Mysteries with this 1920s Christmas investigation.
London, 1922. Beneath the glittering Christmas trees of Knightsbridge, women are disappearing.
When Lady Phoebe Carruthers begs Lady Camille Divine to investigate the disappearance of her maid, Camille uncovers a chilling pattern of violence. Bodies are being left beneath London’s most dazzling festive displays, their deaths masked by seasonal splendour.
Camille is no idle aristocrat. Determined to stop a killer who is hiding in plain sight, she gathers her trusted circle of formidable women and sets out to expose the truth before another life is taken. Camille Divine is not a woman who waits for answers. Strong, capable and fiercely determined, she refuses to look away when injustice stalks the streets of London. Yet beneath her resolve lies a tender heart, one that drives her to protect the vulnerable at any cost.
A gripping and compelling historical mystery series set against the glittering backdrop of the 1920s, the Camille Divine Mysteries are rich with atmosphere, danger and heart. Addictive from the first page, each novel draws you deeper into a world of glamour and shadow, where loyalty matters, and justice must be fought for. Binge-worthy and unforgettable, this is escapism with teeth.
Camille Divine is a woman of unshakable loyalty and fierce conviction, determined to do what she knows in her heart is right, whatever the cost.
I loved the background information about this period in history. It is shocking to realise how little control women had over their lives in the early twentieth century.
Again, the plot was complex enough to hold the reader's interest without allowing the reader to guess the identity of the murderer. It was also not too far-fetched for it to be believable. All in all, I found it a very satisfying read, and I look forward to the next one in the series.
Perfect for readers who crave immersive historical mysteries with formidable women at their centre. If you love richly drawn settings, high emotional stakes, and sleuths who act with fierce loyalty and unwavering conviction, the Camille Divine Mysteries deliver escapism with teeth — elegant, atmospheric, and utterly compelling.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
London, 1922. Beneath the glittering Christmas trees of Knightsbridge, women are disappearing.
When Lady Phoebe Carruthers begs Lady Camille Divine to investigate the disappearance of her maid, Camille uncovers a chilling pattern of violence. Bodies are being left beneath London’s most dazzling festive displays, their deaths masked by seasonal splendour.
Camille is no idle aristocrat. Determined to stop a killer who is hiding in plain sight, she gathers her trusted circle of formidable women and sets out to expose the truth before another life is taken. Camille Divine is not a woman who waits for answers. Strong, capable and fiercely determined, she refuses to look away when injustice stalks the streets of London. Yet beneath her resolve lies a tender heart, one that drives her to protect the vulnerable at any cost.
A gripping and compelling historical mystery series set against the glittering backdrop of the 1920s, the Camille Divine Mysteries are rich with atmosphere, danger and heart. Addictive from the first page, each novel draws you deeper into a world of glamour and shadow, where loyalty matters, and justice must be fought for. Binge-worthy and unforgettable, this is escapism with teeth.
Camille Divine is a woman of unshakable loyalty and fierce conviction, determined to do what she knows in her heart is right, whatever the cost.
5.0 out of 5 stars The beginning of Lady Camille's career as an investigator
I enjoyed this book as like all the books in this series, it was very well written. I enjoyed the background information about the characters, which filled in gaps for me as I had read other books in the series first.I loved the background information about this period in history. It is shocking to realise how little control women had over their lives in the early twentieth century.
Again, the plot was complex enough to hold the reader's interest without allowing the reader to guess the identity of the murderer. It was also not too far-fetched for it to be believable. All in all, I found it a very satisfying read, and I look forward to the next one in the series.
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely read
A really lovely book set in the 1920's. Camille and her maid, plus other acquaintances, have the murders of three women and a horse to help the police with. Then there is also a missing lady's maid to be found. Camille has a few obstacles to get past, including men who think they know best. I really enjoyed reading this book.5.0 out of 5 stars
'Excellent series. Very realistic. People feel real. (The rest of the series is as good) Highly recommended.' READER REVIEW TOP 1000 REVIEWERPerfect for readers who crave immersive historical mysteries with formidable women at their centre. If you love richly drawn settings, high emotional stakes, and sleuths who act with fierce loyalty and unwavering conviction, the Camille Divine Mysteries deliver escapism with teeth — elegant, atmospheric, and utterly compelling.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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