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Memories of the Dead
(2012)(The first book in the Clara Fitzgerald Mystery series)
A novel by Evelyn James
"Evelyn James is a good rival to Agatha Christie."
A poisoned parrot, a dead psychic and a murderous seance - all in a day's work for Clara Fitzgerald!
Clara Fitzgerald is struggling to make her name as a private detective in 1920s Brighton. Each day she is faced with financial troubles and dealing with the mental trauma her brother carries from the war. Her only refuge is inside her humble office and the hope someone will ask her to solve a mystery.
Then she meets Mrs Wilton; a scatter-brained, emotional widow who believes her dead husband can lead her to lost treasure from beyond the grave. Ignoring her better judgement, Clara is drawn into the case.
Understanding Mrs Wilton’s grief all too well, Clara makes a promise to aid her. But when matters take a dark twist, Clara finds herself accused of murder. Can she prove her innocence, along with proving herself as a detective?
Buy Memories of the Dead to start your sleuthing adventures with Clara today!
What readers are saying about the Clara Fitzgerald Mysteries
‘…love the Clara Fitzgerald stories, waiting for the next one...’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Never fails to keep me happy this series - just a pleasure to read.’ ⭐⭐��⭐⭐
‘I really enjoy this series. The characters are brilliant and the roles they play. I am looking forward to the rest of the series. It so nice when there is lots to look forward to.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Historical Mystery
A poisoned parrot, a dead psychic and a murderous seance - all in a day's work for Clara Fitzgerald!
Clara Fitzgerald is struggling to make her name as a private detective in 1920s Brighton. Each day she is faced with financial troubles and dealing with the mental trauma her brother carries from the war. Her only refuge is inside her humble office and the hope someone will ask her to solve a mystery.
Then she meets Mrs Wilton; a scatter-brained, emotional widow who believes her dead husband can lead her to lost treasure from beyond the grave. Ignoring her better judgement, Clara is drawn into the case.
Understanding Mrs Wilton’s grief all too well, Clara makes a promise to aid her. But when matters take a dark twist, Clara finds herself accused of murder. Can she prove her innocence, along with proving herself as a detective?
Buy Memories of the Dead to start your sleuthing adventures with Clara today!
What readers are saying about the Clara Fitzgerald Mysteries
‘…love the Clara Fitzgerald stories, waiting for the next one...’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Never fails to keep me happy this series - just a pleasure to read.’ ⭐⭐��⭐⭐
‘I really enjoy this series. The characters are brilliant and the roles they play. I am looking forward to the rest of the series. It so nice when there is lots to look forward to.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Historical Mystery
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