Veronica Vale Investigates

A resourceful sleuth.And a murky murder.London 1920: 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?***If you love witty dialogue, 1920s British historical glamour, intrigue, and a fast-paced mystery, you'll adore Kitty Kildare's unputdownable whodunnits.Death at the Drunken Duck is book two in the Veronica Vale Investigates series. It's a delightful 1920s British historical cozy murder mystery series set in the charms of London, with a dash of countryside manor house, and a swirl of classic whodunnit to tempt every mystery reader.

A tenacious sleuth.And a suspicious death.Veronica Vale is a sensible 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 their presence, providing they make a sizeable donation to her beloved dogs' home.Upon receiving an invitation to join the hunt, Ruby and Benji the dog, join Veronica for the evening and creep around the pub, convinced they won't find anything untoward. But when the paranormal expert dies during the investigation, rumours circulate that 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. With Ruby's help, they uncover rivalry, grudges, and corruption. But which motive led to the spooky demise? And does the pub now have a haunting new presence?***Find out in book 3 of the Veronica Vale Investigates series. This is a delightful 1920s British historical cozy murder mystery set in the charms of London, with a swirl of classic whodunnit to tempt every mystery reader.

A troubled sleuth. And a puzzling problem.Veronica, Benji, and friends are off to the seaside for a restorative holiday and to inspect a new business opportunity. Veronica is thrilled her family and Jacob have joined her. It's the perfect tonic after a hectic few months.But when the body of a young journalist is fished from the sea late one night, trouble brews. Was it an accident or did someone push her to hide a devilish secret?Veronica 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.***Death at the Harbour Arms is book 5 in the Veronica Vale Investigates series. If you love witty dialogue, 1920s British historical glamour, intrigue, quirky, unusual characters, and a fast-paced mystery to puzzle through, you'll adore Kitty Kildare's unputdownable whodunnits.

A fearless sleuth.And a sinister death.When a genteel lady guest is found dead at The Rusty Nail, the historic pub obituary writer and part-time PI Veronica Vale owns, it seems like a tragic accident. The woman claimed to be on holiday, escaping society's pressures. She lied.She was a high-society madam with a client list that could topple governments. Politicians, aristocrats, men who paid handsomely for discretion and would kill to keep their secrets buried and their reputations unsullied.Days later, one of her girls also turns up murdered, and Veronica realises she's not hunting an ordinary killer but someone with the power to make inconvenient people disappear. Whispers of blackmail and corruption follow her every question, and powerful forces want her silenced permanently.With her best friend Ruby ill and harbouring a reputation-ruining secret of her own, Veronica is supported only by her partner Jacob and her loyal dog Benji, as she unravels a conspiracy stretching from back-alley brothels to London's Parliament corridors.***Perfect for Maisie Dobbs and Agatha Christie fans, Death at the Rusty Nail, book 9 in the Veronica Vale Investigates series, delivers period atmosphere and pulse-pounding suspense in this gripping British historical mystery series.

A plucky sleuth. And a chilling locked room mystery.When a high society wedding hostess is found dead in the Thistle Inn, the ancient pub within Augustine Castle's walls, Veronica Vale's weekend celebrating her friend's nuptials becomes a deadly trap with no escape.The castle was locked tight, the windows closed, and the inn door bolted from the inside. Yet somehow, a killer struck down the woman organizing the most talked-about wedding in Scotland.With a winter blizzard sealing the castle roads and no hope of a police rescue, the wedding party becomes a collection of suspects trapped with a murderer. As Veronica investigates, she uncovers the bride's cruel demands, bitter family feuds, and dark secrets that someone would kill to protect.But with a killer walking free among the wedding guests and no way out until the snow clears, paranoia spreads through the ancient halls of Augustine Castle.Will Veronica solve this mystery before the killer decides one death isn't enough?***Book 10 in the Veronica Vale Investigates series is perfect for fans of locked-room mysteries, atmospheric winter settings, and 1920s plucky female detectives. If you love cozy British mysteries and impossible crimes that keep you guessing until the final page, then Veronica Vale's latest case is your next unputdownable read.