Mrs Mohr Goes Missing: 'An ingenious marriage of comedy and crime.' Olga Tokarczuk, 2018 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing is a novel that combines comedy and crime, set in turn-of-the-century Poland. It follows Zofia Turbotynska, who organizes a charity raffle at a retirement home run by nuns, and discovers her talent for solving mysteries. The novel is inspired by Agatha Christie and explores issues such as class prejudice and women's rights.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 14 January 2021
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

An ingenious marriage of comedy and crime.
Olga Tokarczuk, the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature winner, has crafted a novel that seamlessly blends comedy and crime. The sprightly narrative and vivid portrayal of turn-of-the-century Poland create an enjoyable tale. The Guardian praises the book for its "fun and sparky" style, while the Daily Mail describes it as "beguiling" with its glimpse into turn-of-the-century Polish manners and mores. The Sunday Express highlights the story's fusion of high comedy with an evocative portrayal of the period.

For fans of The Thursday Murder Club and Frank Tallis's Vienna Blood, this thrilling opener marks the beginning of a new Agatha Christie-style mystery series set in Poland. Cracow, 1893. Desperate to relieve her boredom and improve her social standing, Zofia Turbotynska decides to organize a charity raffle. In her quest to secure the patronage of elderly aristocratic ladies, she visits Helcel House, a retirement home run by nuns.

However, when two of the residents are found dead, Zofia discovers her true talent for solving mysteries. Inspired by Agatha Christie and brimming with period character and zesty charm, the series opener, Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing, vividly recreates life in turn-of-the-century Poland. It addresses a range of issues, including class prejudice and women's rights, and demonstrates that everyone possesses the ability to find their passion, no matter how unlikely it may seem.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786077073