Best Selling Books by Jessica Fellowes

Following the intense, toxic friendship of two kindred spirits across their lifetimes, The Best Friend is a dark, suspenseful novel and first standalone from Jessica Fellowes, New York Times bestselling author of the Mitford Murders series and the companion Downton Abbey books. Bella and Kate. Kate and Bella. From childhood they were bosom friends, Bella sensible and cautious, Kate gregarious and just a little dangerous. Yet in spite of their intimacy, their trust is fragile. Men came into their lives and things changed: a black seed was set in the heart of their relationship. Over decades, acts of both cruelty and love ferment until one shocking event tests them more than ever. Neither will escape unscathed. Reminiscent of Elena Ferrante and Sally Rooney, and for readers of Leila Slimani’s The Perfect Nanny and Ashley Audrain’s The Push, The Best Friend explores the darkest corners of female friendship, a place where loyalty and betrayal intersect with deadly consequences.

The best one-liners and caustic quips from all six seasons of Downtown Abbey, with full-color photographs throughout

"True and glorious indulgence. A dazzling example of a golden age mystery." —Daisy Goodwin, author of Victoria and The American Heiress on The Mitford Murders Set amid the legendary Mitford household, Bright Young Dead is the second in the thrilling, Golden Age-style Mitford Murders series by Jessica Fellowes, author of the New York Times bestselling Downton Abbey books. Meet the Bright Young Things, the rabble-rousing hedonists of the 1920s whose treasure hunts were a media obsession. One such game takes place at the 18th birthday party of Pamela Mitford, but ends in tragedy as cruel, charismatic Adrian Curtis is pushed to his death from the church neighbouring the Mitford home. The police quickly identify the killer as a maid, Dulcie. But Louisa Cannon, chaperone to the Mitford girls and a former criminal herself, believes Dulcie to be innocent, and sets out to clear the girl''s name . . . all while the real killer may only be steps away.

It is 1937. War with Germany is dawning, and a civil war already raging in Spain. Split across political lines, the six Mitford sisters are more divided than ever. Meanwhile their former maid Louisa Cannon is now a private detective, working with her policeman husband Guy Sullivan. Louisa and Guy are surprised when a call comes in from novelist Nancy Mitford requesting that they look into the disappearance of her Communist sister Jessica in Spain. But one case leads to another as they are also asked to investigate the mysterious vanishing of a soldier. As the two cases come together, Louisa and Guy discover that every marriage has its secrets, but some are more deadly than others. Suddenly home feels a long way away.

A mystery with the fascinating Mitford sisters at its heart, Jessica Fellowes’s The Mitford Secret is the sixth and final intriguing installment in the Mitford Murders series. It’s 1941, and the Mitford household is splintered by the vicissitudes of war. To bring the clan together—maybe for one last time, Deborah invites them to Chatsworth for Christmas, along with a selection of society’s most impressive and glamorous guests, as well as old family friend Louisa Cannon, a private detective. One night, a psychic arrives, and to liven things up Deborah agrees she may host a séance. But entertainment turns to dark mystery as the psychic reveals that a maid was murdered in this very same house—and she can prove it. Louisa steps forward to try to solve the cold case. But with a house full of people who want nothing more than to bury their secrets, will she be able to unmask the murderer? And how deep does the truth lie?

Since the moment we first entered Downton Abbey in 1912, we have been swept away by Julian Fellowes'' evocative world of romance, intrigue, drama and tradition. Now, in 1925, as Downton Abbey prepares to close its doors for the final time, Jessica Fellowes leads us through the house and estate, reliving the iconic moments of the wonderfully aristocratic Crawley family and their servants as they navigate the emerging modern age. Travelling from Great Hall to servants'' hall, bedroom to boot room, we glimpse as we go Matthew and Isobel Crawley arriving for the first time, the death of Kemal Pamuk, Cora''s tragic miscarriage, Edith''s affair with Michael Gregson, Mary''s new haircut, Thomas and O''Brien''s scheming, Anna and Bates''s troubles with the law, and Carson''s marriage to Mrs Hughes. Alongside this will be in-depth interviews with the cast who have worked on the show for six years and know it so well. Packed full of stunning location shots and stills from all six series of the show including exclusive behind-the-scenes photography, this celebratory book is the ultimate gift for Downton Abbey fans the world over.

A timeless murder mystery with the fascinating, glamorous Mitford sisters at its heart, The Mitford Trial is the fourth installment in the Mitford Murders series from Jessica Fellowes, inspired by a real-life murder in a story full of intrigue, affairs and betrayal... It''s lady''s maid Louisa Cannon''s wedding day, but the fantasy is shattered shortly after when she is approached by a secretive man asking her to spy on Diana Mitford—who is having an affair with the infamous Oswald Mosley—and her sister Unity. Thus as summer 1933 dawns, Louisa finds herself accompanying the Mitfords on a glitzy cruise, full of the starriest members of Society. But the waters run red when a man is found attacked. Back in London, the case is taken by lawyer Tom Mitford, and Louisa finds herself caught between worlds: of a love lost, a family divided, and a country caught in conflict.

A lavish look at the real world—both the secret history and the behind-the-scenes drama—of the beloved Emmy Award–winning Masterpiece TV series. April 1912. The sun is rising behind Downton Abbey, a great and splendid house in a great and splendid park. So secure does it appear that it seems as if the way of life it represents will last for another thousand years. It won’t. Millions of American viewers were enthralled by the world of Downton Abbey, the mesmerizing TV drama of the aristocratic Crawley family—and their servants—on the verge of dramatic change. This gorgeous book—illustrated with sketches and research from the production team, as well as on-set photographs from the first two seasons—takes us even deeper into that world, with fresh insights into the story and characters as well as the social history.

It''s 1924 and there have been many changes in the world of Downton Abbey since we were first welcomed by the family and their servants twelve years ago. A generation of men has been tragically lost at the front, there are once again children breathing new life into the great house, a chauffeur now sits at the Grantham dinner table and hems are up by several inches. Yet despite all of this unsettling upheaval, it is a comfort to find that many things at Downton remain largely unchanged. There are still parties to be thrown, summer fetes to be organised, menus to be planned and farms to be run. Join us, then, as we explore the seasonal events and celebrations of the great estate - Christmas, Easter, the debutante season, the hunt and more - and peer with us through the prism of the house as we learn more about the lives of our favourite characters, the actors who play them, and those who create the world we love so much. Packed full of exclusive new photography and brimming with traditional British recipes for each calendar month, such as Eton mess and sloe gin, this beautiful book takes us on a fascinating journey through a year in the life of Downton Abbey.

In the third book in the Mitford Murders series, lady''s maid Louisa Cannon accompanies Diana Mitford into a turbulent late 1920s Europe. The year is 1928, and after the death of a maid at a glamorous society party, fortune heir Bryan Guinness seizes life and proposes to eighteen-year-old Diana, most beautiful of the six Mitford sisters. The maid''s death is ruled an accident, and the newlyweds put it behind them to begin a whirlwind life zipping between London''s Mayfair, chic Paris and hedonistic Berlin. Accompanying Diana as her lady''s maid is Louisa Cannon, as well as a coterie of friends, family and hangers on, from Nancy Mitford to Evelyn Waugh. When a second victim is found in Paris in 1931, Louisa begins to see links with the death of the maid. Now she must convince the Mitford sisters that a murderer could be within their midst . . . all while shadows darken across Europe, and within the heart of Diana Mitford herself.

TEXT ONLY EB EDITION Downton Abbey has captured the imagination of the nation. Written by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes the show has become the benchmark for quality drama, and a commentary on all things British.

"A companion edition to the Masterpiece presentation on PBS" --Jacket.

Lose yourself in the gripping first novel in a new series of Golden Age murder mysteries set amid the lives of the glamorous Mitford sisters. It''s 1920, and Louisa Cannon dreams of escaping her life of poverty in London, and most of all her oppressive and dangerous uncle. Louisa''s salvation is a position within the Mitford household at Asthall Manor, in the Oxfordshire countryside. There she will become nurserymaid, chaperone and confidante to the Mitford sisters, especially sixteen-year-old Nancy - an acerbic, bright young woman in love with stories. But then a nurse - Florence Nightingale Shore, goddaughter of her famous namesake - is killed on a train in broad daylight, and Louisa and Nancy find themselves entangled in the crimes of a murderer who will do anything to hide their secret . . . Based on a real unsolved crime and written by Jessica Fellowes, author of the number one-bestselling Downton Abbey books, The Mitford Murders is the perfect new obsession for fans of Daisy Goodwin, Jessie Burton and Agatha Christie.

This richly illustrated short, extracted from the official book The Chronicles of Downton Abbey, focuses on the characters individually, examining their motivations, their actions and the inspirations behind them. Forwarded by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.

This richly illustrated short, extracted from the official book The Chronicles of Downton Abbey, focuses on the characters individually, examining their motivations, their actions and the inspirations behind them. Forwarded by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.

THE MITFORDS AT WARIt''s 1941, and the Mitford household is splintered by the vicissitudes of war. To bring the clan together - maybe for one last time - Deborah invites them to Chatsworth for Christmas, along with a selection of society''s most impressive and glamorous guests, as well as old family friend Louisa Cannon, a private detective.One night, a psychic arrives, and to liven things up Deborah agrees she may host a seance. But entertainment turns to dark mystery as the psychic reveals that a maid was murdered in this very same house - and she can prove it.Louisa steps forward to try to solve the cold case. But with a house full of people who want nothing more than to bury their secrets, will she be able to unmask the murderer? And how deep does the truth lie?PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIES''A glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnit''Adele Parks''Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling etc. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyable''Anthony Horowitz''A lively, well-written, entertaining whodunnit''The Times

Looking for a new book that will make your heart race? The sixth edition of The Minotaur Sampler compiles the beginnings of four can''t-miss novels--either standalone or first in series--publishing Fall 2022 for free for easy sampling. Return to the Series: In 1943, Alexsi Smirnoff - a Russian/German double agent loyal only to himself - in a desperate bid to protect himself, again becomes a double agent, this time for the English. Standalone: Following the intense, toxic friendship of two kindred spirits across their lifetimes, The Best Friend is a dark, suspenseful novel and first standalone from Jessica Fellowes, author of the Mitford Murders series and the companion Downton Abbey books. First in Series: From critically acclaimed author Ausma Zehanat Khan, Blackwater Falls is the first in a timely and powerful new crime series, introducing Detective Inaya Rahman. Standalone: Mariah Fredericks'' emotionally charged and propulsive new novel, The Lindbergh Nanny, examines one of the most famous kidnapping cases in America from the lens of one of America''s favorite suspects, putting Betty Gow at the center of her own story for the first time.

How many times have you despaired about how to handle your psycho boss or listened to your friend talk about how their dream date turned out to be a bit of a psychopath? It''s far from just a turn of phrase, psychopaths aren''t all serial killers or criminals as you might expect, they are seemingly ordinary people too. In fact around 3 % of the general population have strong psychopathic tendencies.The devil you know may be in disguise. So how do you know if someone close to hand isn''t quite who they seem? The psycho inyour life could be your lover, your child, your colleague, your friend or the hot new date you''ve met on the internet. InThe Devil You Know,forensic psychologist Kerry Daynes explains the psyche of a psychopath, she reveals the behavioural traits they share in common and she gives advice on how to handle them - or better still, how to avoid them at all costs.Using research and high profile case studies,The Devil You Knowwill help you spot the psycho in your life.The only question is: can you affordnot to read this book?

NATURAL HISTORY, COUNTRY LIFE & PETS. For the average townie - brick dust in the veins and an unholy dependency on carbon monoxide - the country is a bit of an enigma. Yet for vast numbers of us, there is one abiding fantasy that helps us through the urban nine to five: the hope that one day we too will up-sticks, downsize and green-shift to the country. As ''going organic'' and ''buying local'' become the maxims of our age, more of us than ever are making this fantasy a reality. But before you trade in the mean streets for muddy tracks - even if it''s just a weekend visit or an impromptu ramble - there is an unwritten ''country code'' that should not be ignored. How to behave? Where to wander? What to wear? When to arrive? Who to ask? Whether you''re going fruit-picking, spending a hen weekend in a remote cottage, or planning to buy the perfect rural retreat, this is the ideal purchase for anyone who has ever been caught off-guard without a pair of wellies in the great outdoors.

Tijdens een feest van de rijke Guinness-familie in 1928 komt een van de bediendes door een val om het leven. De gebeurtenis wordt al snel afgeschreven als een tragisch ongeluk. Onder de aanwezigen bevindt zich ook Diana Mitford, van wie erfgenaam Bryan Guinness de afgelopen maanden erg gecharmeerd is geraakt. Niet lang daarna vraagt hij haar ten huwelijk en in de jaren die volgen reist het stel Europa rond, van Parijs tot Venetië en Berlijn. Een groep vrienden en familie reist met hen mee, evenals Louisa Cannon, die als dienstmeisje Diana vergezelt. Als er meer mensen uit de kring rondom Diana en Bryan overlijden, begint Lousia te vermoeden dat de verschillende sterfgevallen met elkaar in verband staan, en dat er misschien wel een moordenaar in hun midden is.

This richly illustrated short, extracted from the official book The Chronicles of Downton Abbey, focuses on the characters individually, examining their motivations, their actions and the inspirations behind them. Forwarded by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.

1937. À l’aube de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, l’Espagne est en proie à la guerre civile. Les six soeurs Mitford, aux opinions politiques radicalement divergentes, sont plus divisées que jamais. Mais quand l’une des plus jeunes disparaît, la famille s’unit et se tourne vers son ancienne domestique Louisa Cannon, désormais détective, pour enquêter en toute discrétion. Or, tous les indices menant à Jessica Mitford, communiste invétérée, pointent vers l’Espagne. La jeune femme se trouve-t-elle dans le chaos de la guerre ? Pourra-t-elle revenir en Angleterre exempte de tout scandale ? Affaire de famille, féminisme et lutte des classes sont au rendez-vous de ce cinquième opus, dans lequel Jessica Fellowes retrace avec talent le destin d’une femme intrépide au coeur d’une Europe tourmentée. Traduit de l’anglais (Royaume-Uni) par Valérie Rosier

Em Crime na alta sociedade, de Jessica Fellowes, as irmãs Miford acabam no centro de uma investigação quando um dos convidados do baile de aniversário de Pamela Mitford é encontrado morto. Ninguém conhece a identidade do assassino, mas sabe que o criminoso está entre eles. Inglaterra, 1925: os jovens aristocratas mais famosos de Londres organizam uma nova caça ao tesouro como parte das comemorações do baile de aniversário de Pamela, uma das irmãs Mitford. Mas ninguém esperava que, naquela noite glamorosa, Adrian Curtis, um dos mais controversos integrantes da alta sociedade, acabaria sendo assassinado. Louisa, a dama de companhia das jovens Mitford, não se conforma em ver sua colega de profissão, Dulcie Long, sendo acusada pelo crime e resolve investigar por conta própria o ocorrido. O que Louisa não sabia era que ajudar sua amiga acabaria colocando-a no cerne de uma enorme operação policial. Em meio a um assassinato, festas deslumbrantes e uma perseguição às Quarenta Ladras, Louisa e as irmãs Mitford enfrentarão diversos perigos e viverão aventuras na busca pelo verdadeiro culpado. Mas o assassino pode estar mais perto do que imaginam. Depois do sucesso de O assassinato no trem, Jessica Fellowes, autora best-seller do New York Times, retorna com Crime na alta sociedade, mais um eletrizante e glamoroso suspense para os amantes de Agatha Christie e Sherlock Holmes. "Extraordinário." – Grahan Norton "Um sucesso e superdivertido." – Evening Standard

1933. Si on lui avait annoncé qu’elle renoncerait à sa lune de miel pour embarquer sur une croisière de luxe en Europe, Louisa Cannon ne l’aurait pas cru. C’était compter sans l’appel du devoir, surgi sous les traits d’un mystérieux homme à la solde des services secrets anglais. En ces temps d’inquiétude politique, ni la relation extra conjugale de Diana Mitford avec un agitateur notoire ni le soutien véhément de sa sœur Unity pour Hitler ne passent inaperçus, et Louisa, par sa position d’ancienne chaperonne des deux sœurs, est apparemment la personne idéale pour les espionner. Seulement, lorsqu’elle s’est résolue à endosser ce rôle inconfortable, Louisa était loin d’imaginer la tournure funeste qu’allait prendre son voyage... Plus que jamais, fiction et réalité se mêlent sous la plume virevoltante de Jessica Fellowes, qui retrace des années d’audace et de doutes, des intrigues politiques autant que personnelles, des femmes auréolées de splendeur comme de scandale. Traduit de l’anglais (Royaume-Uni) par Valérie Rosier « Étude de mœurs, chronique historique basculant vers le thriller, mélange de personnages historiques et fictifs, c''est un roman à énigmes passionnant et plus complexe qu''il n''y paraît. » Télé Z

O primeiro livro da série de mistério que retrata o glamoroso universo das irmãs Mitford. Doze de janeiro de 1920. A enfermeira Florence Nightingale Shore, afilhada de sua famosa homônima, chega à estação Victoria, em Londres, no início da tarde. Depois de comprar uma passagem de trem na terceira classe para a Warrior Square, St. Leonards, ela se instala no último vagão, onde aguarda o início da viagem. Pouco antes da partida, um homem de terno de tweed marrom e chapéu entra no mesmo vagão. Foi a última vez que alguém viu a enfermeira viva. No mesmo dia, Louisa Cannon, uma jovem de 18 anos que sonha em escapar da pobreza em Londres e, mais que tudo, de seu perigoso tio, pula de um trem em movimento para fugir de um terrível destino. Sua salvação é um emprego no campo, na mansão Asthall, onde mora a família Mitford. Trabalhando como assistente de babá e dama de companhia das irmãs Mitford, ela se torna confidente da mais velha, a sagaz e inteligente Nancy, de 16 anos. Quando Louisa e Nancy descobrem que Florence foi assassinada em um trem em plena luz do dia, ficam obcecadas com a história. Movidas pela curiosidade, elas descobrem algumas pistas que podem ajudar a desvendar o mistério, mas também acabam envolvidas nos crimes de um assassino que fará de tudo para esconder seu segredo...

1919. Louisa Cannon rêve d''échapper à sa vie misérable à Londres, mais surtout à son oncle, un homme dangereux. Par miracle, on lui propose un emploi de domestique au service de la famille Mitford qui vit à Asthall Manor, dans la campagne de l''Oxfordshire. Là, elle devient bonne d''enfants, chaperon et confidente des soeurs Mitford, en particulier de Nancy, l''aînée, une jeune fille pétillante à l''esprit romanesque. Mais voilà qu''un crime odieux est commis : une infirmière, Florence Nightingale Shore, est assassinée en plein jour à bord d''un train. Louisa et Nancy se retrouvent bientôt embarquées dans cette sombre affaire. S''inspirant d''un fait réel (le meurtre de Florence Nightingale Shore encore non élucidé à ce jour), ce roman captivant nous emmène dans l''Angleterre de l''entre-deux-guerres, des milieux défavorisés aux fastes de la High Society, à travers les déboires de Louisa, jeune servante d''origine modeste, et la soif d''aventure de Nancy, jeune aristocrate effrontée, toutes deux devenues complices et bien décidées à trouver l''assassin du train... Traduit de l''anglais par Valérie Rosier

Londra, 1941. Da mesi, la città è sotto una pioggia di bombe. Bombe cadono su Louisa Sullivan, rifugiata in un tunnel della metropolitana, cosí come sulle case eleganti di Rutland Gate, dove la piú giovane delle sorelle Mitford, Deborah, si sta preparando al matrimonio. Louisa, che è stata la loro bambinaia quando ancora si chiamava Louisa Cannon, sarà la damigella: vent’anni dopo il suo ingresso nella nursery Mitford, infatti, non è piú la ragazza che era, in fuga da uno zio abusante, ma una donna indipendente, sposata, con una bambina di cinque anni. Il fiuto da detective però, non l’ha mai abbandonata, proprio come l’affetto che la lega alla famiglia. È per questo che quando Nancy, la maggiore delle Mitford, la invita a trascorrere il Natale del 1941 a Chatsworth House, la maestosa dimora dei duchi di Devonshire con muri del colore del burro fuso, duecento stanze e pareti ricoperte da enormi affreschi, Louisa accetta. Un po’ per allontanarsi dall’inferno di Londra rifugiandosi nelle idilliache campagne inglesi, un po’ per risollevare l’animo dalle funeree prospettive della guerra grazie ai festeggiamenti che Deborah si è impegnata a organizzare, nonostante razionamenti e ristrettezze. A Chatsworth sarà facile dimenticare le cupezze dedicandosi all’esplorazione di giardini, prati immensi e capricci architettonici dispersi nel folto dei boschi. Eppure, gli spettri non smettono di agitarsi intorno alla famiglia. La seconda sera della loro permanenza, alle porte di Chatsworth si presenta un’anziana signora, Mrs Hoole, che, spacciandosi per una medium, li invita a cercare tracce di un mistero da tempo sepolto. Quella che comincia come una frivola caccia al tesoro si trasforma in qualcosa di molto piú serio, quando viene ritrovata una cuffia da cameriera macchiata di sangue che Louisa non tarda a collegare a una sparizione avvenuta molti anni prima. Riportare a galla la verità, tuttavia, spesso non è privo di rischi, e questo caso non fa eccezione. Perché alla sparizione, che forse è un omicidio o forse il tentativo maldestro di nascondere una relazione inappropriata, il futuro duca pare non essere completamente estraneo... Con Il segreto dei Mitford, Jessica Fellowes scrive l’ultimo capitolo della sua acclamata serie, adorata dai lettori e dalla critica, costruendo il ritratto di una famiglia fenomenale e allo stesso tempo quello di un’Inghilterra indomita e ostinata, che non si arrende di fronte a nulla pur di arrivare alla vittoria. «L’autrice mescola con sapienza ricostruzione storica – i componenti della vera famiglia Mitford – e una trama piena di indizi nel sesto e ultimo mistero della serie. I fan saranno deliziati da un’uscita di scena tanto spettacolare». Publishers Weekly «Un’eroina impavida e un’ambientazione ricca di dettagli in cui sprofondare come in un divano bene imbottito». Kirkus Reviews «False piste che aggiungono pepe alla narrazione e spettacolari rivelazioni coronano un delizioso mix di misteri e belle maniere». Historical Novel Society «Un giallo pimpante, ben scritto e di grande intrattenimento». The Times

Het vijfde deel in de populaire Mitford-reeks Het is 1937 en de wereld is onrustig. In Spanje woedt een burgeroorlog en er dreigt oorlog met Duitsland. Binnen de Mitford-familie is het niet veel rustiger: de verschillende zussen staan lijnrecht tegenover elkaar in hun politieke opvattingen en zijn daardoor meer verdeeld dan ooit. Als Jessica ‘Decca’ Mitford spoorloos verdwijnt besluit haar oudste zus Nancy om contact op te nemen met hun voormalige kindermeisje en chaperonne, Louisa Cannon. Louisa en haar man, ex-politieagent Guy Sullivan, hebben hun eigen detectivebureau geopend en dat is redelijk succesvol, maar zo’n belangrijke zaak als dit hebben ze nog niet aan de hand gehad. Al snel wordt duidelijk dat de communistische Decca mogelijk naar de oorlog in Spanje is vertrokken – en niet alleen. Wanneer er zich vervolgens een tweede vermissingszaak aandient en de pers en politiek zich met de verdwijning van Decca gaan bemoeien, moeten Louisa en Guy alles op alles zetten om deze zaken tot een goed einde te brengen, voor zover dat nog mogelijk is... De Mitford-moorden: Jessica is het nieuwste deel in de Mitford-reeks gebaseerd op historische personen en echte gebeurtenissen. Voor de liefhebbers van Agatha Christie, Downton Abbey en Bridgerton die op zoek zijn naar een nieuw mysterie. ‘Fellowes’ vijfde deel in de reeks rondom de Mitford-familie zit heel goed in elkaar en geeft hoofdpersonage Louisa Cannon nog meer diepgang.’ – Publishers Weekly ‘Het is knap hoe Fellowes historische gebeurtenissen heeft verpakt in een boeiende detectiveroman.’ – **** VN Detective & Thrillergids

Andet selvstændige bind i Jessica Fellowes bestsellerserie om de seks Mitford-søstre kredser om spændingerne mellem ’upstairs og downstairs’ på de store engelske godser i 1920’erne. De brølende tyvere har for alvor ramt Asthall Manor, og Nancy, den ældste af Mitford-søstrene, bliver hurtigt en del af de unge glamourøse bohemer, der huserer i Londons natteliv. De fester igennem til jazzmusik og skaber avisoverskrifter med deres vilde påfund. Men for tjenestefolkene, der skal rydde op efter aristokratiets unge løver, og ofte også må tage skraldet for deres mere lyssky handlinger, er det hele knap så glamourøst. Da en af gruppens berygtede og vovede natlige skattejagter på godset ender i et brutalt mord, bliver stuepigen Dulcie uden videre anklaget og arresteret. Det bliver dråben for Louisa Cannon, der er ansat på Asthall Manor som søstrenes kombinerede barnepige og selskabsdame. Louisa sætter sig for at rense Dulcie for mistanke, men morderen er måske meget tættere på, end hun tror.

Fans af Daisy Goodwin, Julian Fellowes og Agatha Christie vil elske denne serie om Mitfordmordene, der er bygget på virkelige forbrydelser og skildrer den virkelige Mitford-familie og dens seks excentriske søstre. Året er 1920 og Louisa Cannon drømmer om en vej ud af fattigdommens London, en by, der er hårdt mærket af den netop overståede verdenskrigs rædsler. Louisas redning bliver en ansættelse hos familien Mitford på Asthall Manor i Oxfordshire. Som kombineret barnepige og selskabsdame for de seks Mitfordsøstre får hun adgang til en helt ny og fortryllende verden. Især knytter hun sig til den eventyrlystne og smukke sekstenårige Nancy, den ældste af søstrene, der elsker detektivhistorier og brænder for at opleve verden uden for godset. Men da sygeplejersken Florence Nightingale Shore, der er guddatter til sin berømte navnesøster, myrdes på toget til Hastings, husker Louisa, at hun har set noget i det tog, der måske kunne være af betydning. Sagen vækker opsigt, og snart vikles både Louisa og Nancy ind i en mordgåde, der er lige så spændende, som den er livsfarlig.

TORNANO LE TEMIBILI SORELLE MITFORD. TRADIMENTI, PASSIONI PROIBITE E GIOCHI PERICOLOSI DEL NUOVO GIALLO DI JESSIKA FELLOWES. Inghilterra, 1932. Una fede d’oro brilla alla mano sinistra di Louisa Cannon, il segno tangibile che la dama di compagnia di casa Mitford, è finalmente convolata a nozze con Guy Sullivan, sergente del Dipartimento d’investigazione criminale di Londra. Louisa non sta nella pelle, dopo anni al servizio dei Mitford, può finalmente congedarsi dall’illustre famiglia e, visto che Guy le ha pagato un corso di stenografia, trovare magari lavoro negli uffici del Tribunale. Così, quando Nancy, l’audace e socievole primogenital dei Mitford, le propone di accompagnare in una crociera di tre settimane Lady Redesdale, Diana, Unity e Decca, Louisa non esita a declinare con fermezza l’invito. Lo scopo di Nancy è chiaro: allontanare Diana dal suo amante, Sir Oswald Mosley, il fondatore dell’Unione britannica dei fascisti, l’impenitente donnaiolo che la scrittrice di casa Mitford ha battezzato Sir Orco. Tuttavia, quando uno sconosciuto col mento lungo e la carnagione giallastra si presenta al cospetto di Louisa e, a nome del governo britannico, le rivolge lo stesso invito, la ex dama di compagnia di casa Mitford non può fare altro che ascoltare e assentire. Il governo ha bisogno che lei parta per la crociera e sorvegli Diana Guinness e sua sorella minore, la signorina Unity Mitford, entrambe iscritte all’Unione britannica dei fascisti, annotando ogni loro incontro, ogni movimento insolito. Ne va della salvezza della Gran Bretagna. A bordo della Princess Alice, una delle navi più recenti della Empire Line, Louisa cerca di tenere fede al suo impegno per la salvezza del paese. Tra partite di bridge e passeggiate sul ponte osserva con cura ogni minimo gesto delle due sorelle. Il viaggio prende tuttavia una piega amara e inaspettata quando un passeggero, Joseph Fowler, viene trovato brutalmente assassinato nella sua cabina. Tornati a Londra, il caso è affidato all’avvocato Tom Mitford e Louisa, suo malgrado, si ritroverà coinvolta nell’indagine... Quarto capitolo della fortunata serie dei Delitti Mitford, Il processo Mitford vede nuovamente protagoniste le leggendarie sorelle Mitford nell’Inghilterra degli anni Trenta, anni di furori ideologici, tradimenti, passioni proibite e giochi pericolosi.

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