'One of my favourite detectives...it reminded me of some of the old Sherlock Holmes cases'

November 1930

After accepting an invitation to attend the ballet in snowy Salzburg, Miss Atalanta Ashford is shocked when a convicted jewel thief is found dead in the concert hall where the theft occurred a decade ago.

Did he return to the scene of the crime because he wanted to prove his innocence? Is the real culprit among the high-society guests? In her quest for the truth, Atalanta uncovers dangerous secrets about the European elite that put her own life in mortal danger...

The smell of Glühwein and spiced Lebkuchen from the Austrian winter markets fill the air, but for Atalanta there's an intriguing puzzle to be solved in this cosy historical mystery for 2025.

Agatha Christie meets Richard Osman in this cosy crime caper.

'This is a series which allows me to enjoy the delights of travelfrom my armchair...For me, an easy five stars'

'A unique storyand I enjoyed how good the characters were'

'Atalanta was a really interesting and smart character...The time period and place were perfect'

'A delightful mix of intrigue, romantic angst, looking back, wishing things had been different, finding oneself...And, I didn't even mention that murder is involved'

'A terrific series, filled with human emotion and interesting crimes to solve'

'Plenty of twists and turns with so many suspects that I wasn't sure who the guilty person was right until the end'

'A delightfulblend of historical intrigue, picturesque European settings, and a fiercely independent protagonist'

'I couldn't wait to find out the villain...There were twists & turns & I was kept guessing until all was revealed'

'Family secrets, lies and a good old fashioned murder mystery'

'What I love about this series are the glamorous settings and interesting people...This story really has you wondering who the murderer is and there are plenty of red herrings to confuse you'

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Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent...

• Book 1: Mystery in Provence
• Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini
• Book 3: A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany
• Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg
• Book 5: Death on the Rhine
• Book 6: Trouble in the Alps
• Book 7: Peril in Positano