Murder at Tanton Towers - (British Stately Home Mystery) by Amy Myers

About the Book

Everyone told Cara Shelly that she was crazy to set up a cafâe in the shadow of eccentric Kentish stately home Tanton Towers. But three years later, the Happy Huffkin cafâe is thriving, and Cara considers the Tanton Towers staff - and its eccentric owners, Max and Alison - to be like family. But one summer evening, Alison comes hurtling down to the cafâe to beg her for help. Daphne Hanson, queen of the Towers' costume-clad dancing troupe is lying dead in the orangery. Strangled! But by whom? And why? Determined that the culprit should not be one of her friends, and suspicious of the detective assigned the case - the annoyingly attractive DCI Andrew Mitchem - Cara launches her own investigation. But the more secrets she uncovers, the more she's forced to consider the unthinkable: that one of her dear friends could be the killer...

Book Synopsis

Welcome to Tanton Towers! Explore the eccentric, history-filled house, take tea in the café . . . and visit the site of a recent murder?! First in a delightful new traditional British cozy mystery series.

Everyone told Cara Shelley that she was crazy to set up a café in the shadow of eccentric Kentish stately home Tanton Towers. But now, three years later, the forty-something single mother can't believe her good luck. The Happy Huffkin café is thriving, and Cara considers the Tanton Towers staff - and its equally eccentric owners, Max and Alison - to be more like family than colleagues. Three cheers for Tanton Towers!

But one beautiful summer evening, when Cara's hard at work clearing up after closing time, Alison comes hurtling down to the café to beg her for help. It's trouble - and of the worst kind. Daphne Hanson, queen of the Towers' costume-clad dancing troupe - and the greatest nosy parker in Kent - is lying dead in the orangery. Strangled! But by whom? And why?

Determined that the culprit should not be one of her friends, and suspicious of the detective assigned the case - the deeply annoying, and annoyingly attractive DCI Andrew Mitchem - Cara launches her own investigation. But the more secrets she uncovers, the more she's forced to consider the unthinkable: that one of her dear friends could be the killer . . .

Fans of Richard Osman, M.C. Beaton, Simon Brett, and Nancy Atherton won't want to miss this charming British cozy with a twist of romance!

Review Quotes

Fans of classic British cozies will enjoy-- "Booklist"

An enjoyable read with a bit of history, a touch of romance, and a tight circle of suspects-- "Kirkus Reviews"

A touch of pathos, a troubled romance, and believable characters-- "Kirkus Reviews on Death and the Singing Birds"

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

Convincing characters-- "Publishers Weekly on Death and the Singing Birds"

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"

Satisfying . . . Vividly portrayed characters and engaging plot twists-- "Booklist on Death and the Singing Birds"

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

About the Author

Amy Myers has written a wide range of novels, from crime to historical sagas to contemporary romance. She is also well known for her mystery short stories that have been published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and many anthologies. Her traditional and cozy mystery series include the Jack Colby, car detective mysteries, co-written with her husband, American-born car buff James Myers; the Auguste Didier series; the Tom Wasp, Victorian chimney sweep novels; the Marsh and Daughter mysteries; and the Nell Drury mysteries.