Books
Enter the captivating world of 1920s Britain and solve crime.
If you love witty dialogue, historical glamour, intrigue, and a fast-paced cozy mystery set in 1920s England, then you'll adore Kitty Kildare's unputdownable whodunits.
Death at the Fireside Inn
A fading star, a puzzling death, and a mystery that must be solved! Veronica Vale spent a turbulent few years serving her country during the Great War - doing more than her role in the exchange network suggested! Now back on British soil and adjusting to life as an obituary writer for her uncle's newspaper, while caring for her ailing mother, Veronica has gotten used to a slower pace of life. When an old family friend, and former theatre star, Florence Sterling, is discovered dead in her dressing room at the Winter Garden Theatre, Veronica is curious to discover what happened to the sweet, funny, ruthlessly ambitious beauty. Much to the dismay of her sometimes nemesis Inspector Templeton, Veronica is tasked with writing Florence's obituary. And what she learns will blow the roof off the theatre!
Death at the Drunken Duck
A resourceful sleuth. And a murky murder. Veronica Vale is enjoying a quiet life of obituary writing at the newspaper and volunteer work at her beloved dogs' home. But when her best friend's brother is accused of murdering Arthur Buchanan following a sumptuous party, Veronica won't rest until she learns the truth. Todd Smythe is innocent! Veronica and her street-smart dog, Benji, get to work figuring out what happened. But with the evidence mounting against Todd, she has her work cut out for her. Will our headstrong amateur sleuth catch the killer and clear Todd's name? And what troubling twists will she uncover when she does?
Death at the Craven Arms
A tenacious sleuth and a suspicious death. Veronica Vale is a sensible sort of woman. And one thing she doesn't believe in is ghosts! When a renowned paranormal investigator holds a book signing and ghost hunt in her family's pub, the Craven Arms, Veronica is less than amused but accepts them, providing they make a sizeable donation to her beloved dogs' home. Upon receiving an invitation to join the ghost hunt, Ruby and Benji the dog, join Veronica for an evening of entertainment, and creep around the pub, convinced they won't find anything untoward. But when the paranormal investigator dies during the investigation, rumours circulate a ghost committed the heinous crime! Veronica is certain a human hand was involved and sets forth to uncover the scoundrel and salvage her pub's reputation.
Death at the Dripping Tap
A shocking event. And an uncertain future. Veronica Vale prides herself on being logical and adaptable. But when sometime friend and often thorn in her side, Inspector Jacob Templeton, is grievously injured, she discovers unresolved feelings that refuse to leave her alone. Pesky feelings. Dealing with her tussled emotions isn’t aided by a murder outside of the Dripping Tap pub. And when her landlord, Stanley Pickleton, is accused of the heinous crime and hauled in by the police, Veronica must act to ensure justice remains on track. But with an ailing, grumpy inspector to manage, a tricky murder to solve, and her family misbehaving, she has her hands full.
Death at the Harbour Arms
Sticks of rock. And an even stickier murder. Veronica, Benji, and friends are off to the Margate seaside for a restorative holiday and to inspect a new business opportunity. Veronica is thrilled her family and Jacob have joined her. It'll be the perfect tonic after such a hectic few months. Normally, everyone enjoys the bracing seaside air and delightful beach walks, but not when a body is fished from the sea at midnight. What scandals are uncovered when a bright young journalist falls to her death off Margate Pier? Was it an accident or did someone push her to hide their devilish secret? Veronica Vale and her whip-smart dog Benji are about to find out. That's if Veronica can keep her family in check, put a smile on Jacob's face, and figure out if Ruby's holiday fling is anything to worry about.