The Picture House Murders: A totally gripping historical cozy mystery

Miss Clara Vale is a woman ahead of her time, pursuing a degree in chemistry and working at a library in London. When her uncle dies, leaving her his private detective agency and laboratory, she is forced to become a detective to solve a murder at a local picture house. The first in a new Golden Age cozy mystery series, fans of Verity Bright, Helena Dixon, and TE Kinsey will be hooked from the first page to the final breathtaking finale.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2023
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Miss Clara Vale, a woman ahead of her time, pursued a degree in chemistry to become a scientist in her own right. However, she faced challenges due to her gender and was stuck behind a desk at a London library. Her life took a surprising turn when her estranged Uncle died suddenly, leaving her his private detective agency and laboratory in his will. Despite her initial doubts, Clara accepted the challenge and found herself immersed in a deadly mystery. When one of her uncle's old clients asked for help with a case involving the local picture house, Clara attended the latest show and witnessed a fire that tragically engulfed the building. Initially, it seemed like an accident, but Clara soon began to suspect that it was a carefully orchestrated murder. She discovered that her scientific skills made her a formidable sleuth, and she set out to catch the killer before they struck again. The first in a brand-new, glittering Golden Age cozy mystery series, "Murder is No Occupation for a Lady" is sure to captivate fans of Verity Bright, Helena Dixon, and TE Kinsey.

Weight: 344g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471415708