{"product_id":"arsenic-at-ascot-hardcover","title":"Arsenic at Ascot - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKelly Oliver\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle up for this first class historical mystery, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon and Verity Bright.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLondon, 1918\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiona Figg finds herself back in Old Blighty saddled with shuffling papers for the war office. Then a mysterious card arrives, inviting her to a fancy house party at Mentmore Castle. This year's Ascot-themed do will play host to a stable of animal defense advocates, and Fiona is tasked with infiltrating the activists and uncovering possible anti-war activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisguised as the Lady Tabitha Kenworthy, Fiona is more than ready for the \"mane\" event, but the odds are against her when both her arch nemesis, dark-horse Fredrick Fredricks, and would-be fiancé Lieutenant Archie Somersby arrive unexpectedly and \"stirrup\" her plans. And when a horse doctor thuds to the floor in the next guest room, Fiona finds herself investigating a mysterious poisoning with some very hairy clues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Fiona overcome the hurdles and solve both cases, or will she be pipped to the post and put out to pasture by the killer?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat readers are saying about Kelly Oliver: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. Williams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride!' Frances Evesham\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!\" Dianne Freeman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The perfect wartime spy; Fiona Figg is smart, sneaky, and full of surprises... A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!\" Cathi Stoler, author of The Murder On The Rocks Mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!\" NetGalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Covert in Cairo is simply delightful. Kelly Oliver's immersive prose brings World War I era Egypt to life. Fiona Figg - with her tools, wigs, and disguises - is a sleuth you can't help but root for.\" S.K. Golden, author of the Pinnacle Hotel Mystery series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!\" Muddy Rose Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I love Fiona Figg!\" Margaret Mizushima\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Couldn't put it down.\" Amazon Reviewer\"A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue.\" Debra Goldstein\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I am hooked on these amazing characters.\" Amazon Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead.\"Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend.\" L.A. Chandlar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Diabolical plot twists, interesting red herrings, colorful characters, make this a good whodunit.\" NetGalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 242\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779144089888,"sku":"9781804831885","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/79d51fe9681f2038bec811fc1293e0de.webp?v=1780512509","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/arsenic-at-ascot-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}