The new Dandy Gilver mystery novel, full of whip-smart crime, clever twists and Catriona McPherson's signature wit.
The new Dandy Gilver mystery novel, full of whip-smart crime, clever twists and Catriona McPherson's signature wit.
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?? 'Made all the more enjoyable through Dandy, McPherson's witty and hysterical narrator . . . If you're one for twists, turns, and glimpses of social history, this is for you' ?? Scottish FieldWar is hovering on the horizon, and Dandy Gilver wants nothing more than to keep her friends and family close. But then a call in the night places her oldest friend Daisy at the centre of a murder investigation. With her friend's future on the line, Dandy and her fellow sleuth Alec Osbourne must race to prove her innocence. But when they reach the idyllic Scottish village of Dirleton, residents confirm a woman was seen at the crime scene - an ancient stone called the louping stane, still spattered with the victim's blood. And the longer the detectives spend in the village the more they question Daisy's involvement. They're not getting the answers they need, but are they asking the right questions? . . .Readers adore Dandy Gilver:'Another brilliant mystery, I love this duo so much, and darling Hugh with his stiff upper lip' ???? - Reader review'...after far too long! And in an absolute cracker of a story. My only complaint? I'd like a lot more of Hugh, Grant & Bunty of course! ????? - Reader review'As with many of the mysteries Dandy is involved with, the folklore of the area is intertwined with the happenings, causing confusion, a spooky atmosphere and spine chilling moments. The atmosphere often only broken by Alec's penchant for a good feed and jolly banter!' ????? - Reader review'It was so good to catch up with Dandy Gilver after a long gap since the last book. This latest tale was fast paced and gripping, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing right up until the end. The plotline was very good [and] the historical details are also well described and you can almost imagine you are there with Dandy and Alex' ????? - Reader reviewPraise for The Witching Hour!
Made all the more enjoyable through Dandy, McPherson's witty and hysterical narrator... If you're one for twists, turns, and glimpses of social history, this is for you Scottish Field
Such a treat to be back in McPherson's pitch perfect world of Dandy Gilver -- Frances Brody
Another brilliant mystery, I love this duo so much, and darling Hugh with his stiff upper lip ⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review
Praise for the Dandy Gilver series
Everything I adore Red
McPherson's wit has been compared to that of PG Wodehouse or Nancy Mitford, and her finely researched and choreographed narratives to the work of Agatha Christie . . . an absolute delight . . . these are the perfect reads for a night by the fire Scotsman
An absolute must for anyone who likes cosy historical mysteries Crime Review
Plenty of twists to keep you guessing The Bookbag
A deliriously fun tale, flawlessly written Saga
The 1930s setting is skilfully evoked and there are shades of Agatha Christie in the plotting Choice
Catriona McPherson was born in the village of Queensferry in south-east Scotland and left Edinburgh University with a PhD in Linguistics. Her historical fiction has been short-listed for the CWA Ellis Peters award and long-listed for Theakston's Crime Novel of the Year, as well as winning two Agathas, two Macavitys, and four Leftys in the USA. Catriona lives most of the year in northern California, spends summers in Scotland, and writes full time in both.
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