Step into the elegant world of 1920s Kent, where a talented chef finds herself embroiled in mysterious crimes at a grand manor. With a keen eye for detail and a surprisingly sharp mind for deduction, she navigates a web of secrets and intrigue. This series blends historical charm with compelling whodunits, offering a delightful escape into a bygone era. Readers will be captivated by the clever protagonist and the satisfying resolution of each case.
1925. When Lord and Lady Ansley host a fancy dress ball, Chef Nell Drury is in for a busy weekend. What she doesn't expect to encounter is death. A body is discovered in the minstrels' gallery and Nell is caught up in the police investigation. Nell determines to unmask the killer. Could the Wychbourne Ghosts hold the key to the mystery?
1926, Kent. Lady Ansley's old Gaiety Theatre group are reuniting at Wychbourne Court for the weekend to perform the Wychbourne Follies, but it's not long before simmering tensions, revived old scores, fears and, worst of all, buried memories take centre stage. As the performance draws to a close, the real drama is only just beginning...