Death at the Crown Tavern
(2026)(Book 14 in the Veronica Vale Investigates series)
A novel by Kitty Kildare
A glittering ball. And a gruesome murder.
Veronica Vale would rather investigate ten murders than attend one society function. Unfortunately, supporting her best friend means enduring an evening gown, polite conversation, and Ruby’s increasingly inventive account of her past.It's preposterous! Ruby is thirty, unmarried, and already has a baby. But with Lady M as her sponsor, Ruby refuses to let inconvenient facts interfere with her magnificent coming-out ball.
Much to Veronica's surprise, the ball is a glittering success. The unofficial post-ball event at the Crown Tavern is rather less fortunate.
Shortly after midnight, a notorious society columnist is found dead beside the fountain in the tavern’s private garden. He arrived with a stolen invitation, a notebook filled with dangerous secrets, and plans to expose half the guests before breakfast.
When the missing notebook appears in Ruby’s evening bag, her long-delayed debut threatens to end with an arrest.
To clear her friend, Veronica must uncover secret affairs, wartime lies, and the truth about a celebrated officer who may not be the man he claims to be. Unfortunately, her newly resurrected father has decided that helping with the investigation is the perfect way to win back her trust.
Veronica isn’t convinced.
But the killer may not have finished yet. And if Veronica doesn't expose the villain, Ruby’s first night in society may be her last.
Perfect for fans of historical British mysteries, 1920s glamor, and clever female detectives
If you love Agatha Christie's intricate puzzles, Rhys Bowen's charming sleuths, the sophisticated danger of Downton Abbey, or the sharp wit of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, then you'll be captivated by book 14 in Veronica Vale's world of intrigue.
DEATH AT THE CROWN TAVERN delivers:
✓ A twisty, page-turning mystery that will keep you guessing
✓ A brilliant lady sleuth with wit, courage, and style
✓ Authentic 1920s atmosphere
✓ Witty dialogue and sparkling banter
✓ Multiple suspects with secrets worth killing for
��� Unexpected twists that will shock you
Genre: Cozy Mystery