Death and the Singing Birds - (Nell Drury Mystery) by Amy Myers (Paperback)

About the Book

1926, Kent. Chef Nell Drury is busy with preparations for Lady Ansley's luncheon to welcome Wychbourne Court's new neighbours, Sir Gilbert and Lady Saddler. Sir Gilbert is organizing a summer festival in Spitalfrith Manor and the whole village is buzzing with excitement. But at the festival itself, Nell witnesses some strange and disturbing events.

Book Synopsis

A summer festival ends in disaster for chef sleuth Nell Drury in this gripping historical mystery full of dark secrets, disturbing discoveries and page-turning twists.

1926, Kent. Chef Nell Drury is busy with preparations for Lady Ansley's luncheon to welcome Wychbourne Court's new neighbours, Sir Gilbert and Lady Saddler. The couple's arrival has led to much rumour and intrigue swirling around the village, particularly with regards to the mysterious Lady Saddler.

Sir Gilbert belongs to a new artistic movement, the Artistes de Cler, and is organizing a summer festival in the grounds of Spitalfrith Manor, where the Clerries will gather to reveal their Africa-inspired paintings. The whole village is invited and buzzing with excitement. But at the festival itself, Nell witnesses some strange and disturbing events, and when a terrible discovery is made the following day, she is horrified to learn that Lord Ansley's valet has been arrested. Can Nell clear his name while also confronting a face from the past?

Review Quotes

"Myers does a good job presenting the prevailing social mores and creating convincing characters" - Publishers Weekly

A golden-age pastiche with a touch of pathos, a troubled romance, and believable characters-- "Kirkus Reviews"

Buoyantly amusing . . . Historical fans will be pleased-- "Publishers Weekly on Death at the Wychbourne Follies"

Myers has discovered a no-fail recipe for suspense as she dishes up another delectable cuisine-centric caper-- "Booklist on Death at the Wychbourne Follies"

Plenty of suspects and a surprise ending-- "Kirkus Reviews on Dancing with Death"

Winning series launch . . . jolly entertainment-- "Publishers Weekly on Dancing with Death"

About the Author

Amy Myers has written a wide range of novels and is also well known for her mystery short stories that have been published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and many anthologies. She is married to the American-born car buff James Myers, and is the author of the acclaimed Jack Colby classic car mystery series.