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Lady Clues and the Christmas Thief
(2026)(The second book in the Lady Clues Case Files series)
A Story by Ava Ness
A 1920s Christmas short cozy mystery to curl up with
A missing diamond necklace. A room full of suspects. And one woman who sees everything.
Christmas Eve, 1924. The Savoy is glittering with candlelight, society’s finest—and more than a few carefully hidden secrets.
When the Duchess of Dalmeny’s priceless diamond necklace vanishes from her throat in the middle of dinner, the room erupts into quiet chaos. A jealous son, a bitter former suitor, a nervous businessman, and a mysterious woman in gold all seem to have something to hide.
But while others panic, seventy-year-old Eleanor Clues observes.
With a sharp eye, a sharper mind, and a lifetime of experience reading people, Eleanor begins to unravel the carefully staged distractions surrounding the theft. Because this was no ordinary crime—it was planned, precise… and meant to reveal something far more dangerous than a missing jewel.
As the truth comes to light, Eleanor must decide: expose the thief… or expose the real villain.
Perfect for fans of classic British mysteries, witty sleuths, and cosy crimes with a clever twist, Lady Clues and the Christmas Thief is a delightful holiday whodunit where nothing—and no one—is quite what it seems.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
A missing diamond necklace. A room full of suspects. And one woman who sees everything.
Christmas Eve, 1924. The Savoy is glittering with candlelight, society’s finest—and more than a few carefully hidden secrets.
When the Duchess of Dalmeny’s priceless diamond necklace vanishes from her throat in the middle of dinner, the room erupts into quiet chaos. A jealous son, a bitter former suitor, a nervous businessman, and a mysterious woman in gold all seem to have something to hide.
But while others panic, seventy-year-old Eleanor Clues observes.
With a sharp eye, a sharper mind, and a lifetime of experience reading people, Eleanor begins to unravel the carefully staged distractions surrounding the theft. Because this was no ordinary crime—it was planned, precise… and meant to reveal something far more dangerous than a missing jewel.
As the truth comes to light, Eleanor must decide: expose the thief… or expose the real villain.
Perfect for fans of classic British mysteries, witty sleuths, and cosy crimes with a clever twist, Lady Clues and the Christmas Thief is a delightful holiday whodunit where nothing—and no one—is quite what it seems.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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