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1940. London is ablaze...and so is the mystery. As bombs rain down over the capital in the Blitz, a woman is found dead in the ruins, a delicate locket hidden beneath her. Inside: the photograph of a soldier...and a coded message only one person can crack. In a city gripped by fear and fractured...

The Christmas trees in Knightsbridge sparkle with festive joy, and there’s nothing more fun than Christmas cocktail parties to ring in the new year of 1922. Camille Divine, known as Lady Camille Divine, has decorated her little house in Birdcage Mews with glistening decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree, but she has more on her mind than the festive season.

Nineteen-year-old Carrie Dobbs has a secret; when her parents discover what she has desperately tried to hide, Carrie's mother, Florrie takes matters into her own hands and arranges a marriage with Arnold Bateman to get Carrie out of Whitechapel and away from the gossips. He is a man Carrie could never love, the opposite of Johan, the young man she adores. Arnold has been posted to India and expects her to go with him and be the wife he needs to further his promotion and position in the army.

If you love cozy murder mysteries set in 1920s London, the Camille Divine Murder Mysteries series is for you. Get to know sassy Lady Camille Divine and her loyal maid Cecily Nugent as they travel the world, finding adventures and solving mysteries. Our girls are a resolute pair, refusing to give up ... even when the police have!

If you love cozy murder mysteries set in 1920s London, the Camille Divine Murder Mysteries series is for you. Get to know sassy Lady Camille Divine and her loyal maid Cecily Nugent as they find adventures and solve mysteries while traveling around the world. Our girls are a resolute pair, refusing to give up even when the police already have!

Camille and Richard thought they were in for a festive evening out when they were invited to a glamorous Christmas celebration at one of London's most exclusive casinos, The London Ivy Rooms. Invited by the enigmatic Lady Agnes Dunbar whom they had previously met under mysterious circumstances in Cairo, the event promises glittering lights, high-stakes gambling, and a touch of Christmas magic. But when the holiday cheer takes a dark turn, and a dead body is discovered among the revellers, it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems.

Newlyweds Camille Divine and Richard Owen embark on a dream honeymoon to the breathtaking island of Capri, accompanied by Camille's lady's maid, Cecily, and Russell Lewis, her new husband. The picturesque landscapes, luxurious Grand Hotel Auguste, and serene beauty of the Blue Grotto set the perfect backdrop for their romantic getaway. But paradise quickly turns perilous when a young woman is found murdered in the terraced garden.

London, 1926. Camille Divine is on her way home from an afternoon shopping on Regent Street for baby clothes, her mind filled with thoughts about the child she expects. But as she settles into her seat on the underground train a disturbing sight shatters her peaceful moment.

A letter arrives for Camille at her sumptuous hotel in Manhattan. She is surprised anyone knows of her presence in New York, so opens it with wonder. The envelope is closed with a seal she recognizes; a family of some note within New York society. She frowns, speculating on its contents. The letter is a request to attend a gala at New York's famous Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan. Her help has been entreated to solve a matter of national importance, with the letter's writer asking Camille for her utmost discretion.

Join the vivacious and inquisitive Camille and her companions, Elsie West and Cecily Nugent, with Ottilie Divine and Rose Dobbs, Camille and Elsie’s daughters, as they set out for a holiday filled with culture, laughter, and the promise of relaxation. Little do they know their picturesque getaway will take a sinister turn. As the trio immerses themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Sicilian life, an unexpected melody of murder disrupts the harmony. An illustrious opera singer and a renowned orchestra conductor meet untimely deaths, sending shockwaves through the island.

When Camille Divine inherits her late husband's estate, she embarks on a gripping journey that transcends mere inheritance – it's a journey that will reshape her life forever. Supported by her steadfast friends, Cecily and Elsie, Camille endeavors to make sense of her new surroundings in the enigmatic city of Edinburgh. Eager to befriend her late husband's social circle, and perhaps discover the secrets he kept from her, she plans an extravagant soiree to captivate the city's elite.

The war in Europe still rages in 1918. Carrie's work with convalescing soldiers continues. The Belgian refugees have returned to their homeland, leaving behind a request for her to visit when the war is over, one she readily accepts. The day of Arnold's funeral has passed, much to Carrie's relief, but her mind still conjures with the knowledge she holds about the gold and diamond Star of David pin found near Arnold's body.

When Camille discovers that her estranged husband, Lord Henry (known as Harry) Divine has given her a boat house in Brighton as part of her divorce settlement, she decides to visit it before the Christmas holidays. She anticipates work needing to be done after a long time away from Brighton's delights. She takes her loyal maid, Cecily, with her, and drives down to Brighton in the new motor car included in the settlement.

London 1922. The Summer Ball is all arranged. Camille Divine has received her invitation to Antonella Toignton’s home in Chelsea, the one she inherited from her father, where the Summer Ball will be held.

Accompanied by her loyal maid and friend, Cecily Nugent, they arrive at Selfridges giggling with excitement, but unknown to them, their afternoon of delights was to take a very different turn. Yet again, Camille and Cecily are called upon to utilize their sleuthing skills to find a murderer.

When her soulmate, Jonathan August-Trelawney jilts her at the altar, Lily Pond is determined to live life on her own terms. Her friends aren’t afraid of giving their opinions, encouraging her to find someone else to marry, and swiftly. Lily has other ideas.

When Ottilie Divine, daughter of the legendary Camille Divine, moves into the famous 221B Baker Street, she never expects her first real investigation to land on her doorstep. Her old school friend Delia Wentworth's husband has gone missing from Westminster, and Ottilie feels compelled to help. However, the mystery deepens when she encounters her odd but intriguing new neighbour: Sherlock Holmes.

When Richard and Camille arrive in the bustling city of Cairo, they find themselves thrust into a perilous mission: to stop the theft and illicit trade of priceless relics from the pyramids. As they navigate the labyrinthine corridors of the Ministry of Antiquities, they uncover a web of deception and danger that threatens to consume them.

Nineteen-year-old Carrie Dobbs has a secret; when her parents discover what she has desperately tried to hide, Carrie's mother, Florrie takes matters into her own hands and arranges a marriage with Arnold Bateman to get Carrie out of Whitechapel and away from the gossips. He is a man Carrie could never love, the opposite of Johan, the young man she adores. Arnold has been posted to India and expects her to go with him and be the wife he needs to further his promotion and position in the army.

Chief Inspector Richard Owen dresses carefully at his house in Chiswick. He is due to meet Lady Camille Divine at Café Bonbon, a well-known nightclub, after a six-week separation when he decided to visit his late wife’s relatives in the South of France. He is due to go back to work at Scotland Yard after a two-month sabbatical, but he and Camille have some unfinished business.