The Vita Carew Mysteries: Books 1-5
(2026)(A book in the Vita Carew series)
An omnibus of novels by Fran Smith
Etiquette is evidence.
Get lost in the sharp wit of the Vita Carew Mysteries — all five books — collected in this charming Box Set.
In Edwardian England, bookish and bespectacled Vita Carew yearns to study science at Cambridge. Instead, she finds herself investigating lowly crimes across high society. Underestimated and armed with amateur sleuthing skills, across five cozy historical mysteries Vita peels back polite façades to expose the deadly secrets that lurk beneath.
Inside this Box Set you’ll find:
Get lost in the sharp wit of the Vita Carew Mysteries — all five books — collected in this charming Box Set.
In Edwardian England, bookish and bespectacled Vita Carew yearns to study science at Cambridge. Instead, she finds herself investigating lowly crimes across high society. Underestimated and armed with amateur sleuthing skills, across five cozy historical mysteries Vita peels back polite façades to expose the deadly secrets that lurk beneath.
Inside this Box Set you’ll find:
- All five full-length cozy historical mysteries in one page-turning collection
Poisoned banquets, concealed crimes, and carefully guarded secrets
A sharp heroine navigating academia, class divisions and social conventions
Edwardian settings filled with charm, tension, and intrigue
Perfect for fans of cozy historical mysteries and intelligent female sleuths
The Books
Book One: Poison at Pemberton Hall
Homebody student Vita Carew attends a glamorous gala at Pemberton Hall. When the governess is found dead, Vita must set her books aside to solve the mystery.
Book Two: A Thin Sharp Blade
Denied a place at Cambridge, Vita investigates a curious boxing match that leaves one fighter injured and the other dead. Can she solve the case and save her academic dreams?
Book Three: Dr Potter’s Private Practice
Vita’s Christmas studies are cancelled when an injured amnesiac stumbles into her local hospital. A twisted doctor is responsible, and Vita must risk everything to expose the truth.
Book Four: The Painted Penny Stamp
When her quiet neighbour is found dead, Vita suspects foul play. Unravelling a string of evidence, she finds herself playing cat and mouse with a killer - but which animal is she?
Book Five: The Killing at Crowswood Castle
Seeking rest at a supposedly haunted castle (go figure), Vita can’t resist investigating when human remains are found. Can she find justice for a decades-old crime?
If you love quirky heroines, historical detail, and clever mysteries that reward careful thinking, this complete Vita Carew Mysteries Box Set is ready to curl up with.
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Praise for the Vita Carew Mysteries series:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A wonderful Victorian tale of murder and lies.
★ ★ ★ ★ �� Charming yet fraught with so many dangers!
★ ★ �� ★ ★ Wonderfully addictive and full of horrible characters who are foiled in their dastardly plans.
��� ★ ★ ★ ★ What a refreshing change from the common mystery.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I liked Vita immensely.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Plot twists aplenty and interesting characters.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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