Actors Come Hither
(2025)(Book 15 in the Stratford Upon Avondale Mystery series)
A novel by Monica Knightley
When amateur sleuth Maggie O'Flynn joins her husband, the actor Darius Thulani, for a weeklong house party-style celebration of his recent film's award nominations at an opulent English manor house, she expects glitz, glamour, and a few gossip-worthy moments among the elite. However, the festivities take a sinister turn when one of the actresses is discovered unconscious in the sprawling garden maze, the victim of a mysterious poisoning.
While the local police investigator appears to have the situation under control, Maggie's curiosity and instincts for detective work compel her to embark on her own investigation. As she and her best friend/partner in crime solving, Gina, delve into a world rife with jealousy, rivalry, and hidden agendas, they uncover a web of secrets that intertwine the party's glamorous guests. But the deeper they dig, the more dangerous their pursuit becomes. Mysterious, anonymous threats begin to disrupt their inquiries, forcing them to weigh the risks of exposing a killer lurking among the stars.
Filled with humor, clever twists, and an array of eccentric suspects, ACTORS COME HITHER captures the charm of classic Agatha Christie mysteries, inviting readers to join Maggie in a race against time to uncover the truth before another life is claimed.
With wonderfully quirky characters, plenty of humor and charm, and copious amounts of tea, the STRATFORD UPON AVONDALE MYSTERIES will delight fans of cozy mysteries!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
While the local police investigator appears to have the situation under control, Maggie's curiosity and instincts for detective work compel her to embark on her own investigation. As she and her best friend/partner in crime solving, Gina, delve into a world rife with jealousy, rivalry, and hidden agendas, they uncover a web of secrets that intertwine the party's glamorous guests. But the deeper they dig, the more dangerous their pursuit becomes. Mysterious, anonymous threats begin to disrupt their inquiries, forcing them to weigh the risks of exposing a killer lurking among the stars.
Filled with humor, clever twists, and an array of eccentric suspects, ACTORS COME HITHER captures the charm of classic Agatha Christie mysteries, inviting readers to join Maggie in a race against time to uncover the truth before another life is claimed.
With wonderfully quirky characters, plenty of humor and charm, and copious amounts of tea, the STRATFORD UPON AVONDALE MYSTERIES will delight fans of cozy mysteries!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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