{"product_id":"how-to-solve-murders-like-a-lady-the-brand-new-for-2024-laugh-out-loud-british-historical-detective-novel-9781804544433","title":"How to Solve Murders Like a Lady: The Brand-New for 2024 Laugh-Out-Loud British Historical Detective Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Hannah Dolby does it again...Violet is such a character and her adventures are just delightful.' - Jennifer Paige\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e*** \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eViolet Hamilton is no ordinary lady... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe is a Lady Detective, who spends her time solving mysteries and unveiling scandals in the bustling seaside town of Hastings and St Leonards, a popular spot for the Victorian middle classes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when the body of a local woman is found on the beach, Violet's efforts to investigate are blocked at every turn. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIs that because, as a woman, she can't possibly be allowed to think or act for herself? Or is it because someone sinister has Violet in their sights? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Austen meets Sherlock Holmes in this delightful mystery of manners that will steal your heart, and transport you to a world of seaside scandal and moonlit balls; dubious doctors and duplicitous crooked lords; adventurous escapades and stolen kisses.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e*** \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Hannah Dolby: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Delightfully quirky, joyful and original' - Adele Parks\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Pure joy and utterly charming' - Faith Hogan\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Dolby's character delights with winsome wit and intuition. A fabulous read' - M J Robotham\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Hannah Dolby's second novel is as warm, witty and wonderful as her first.' - Kathleen Whyman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHannah Dolby'\u003c\/b\u003es first job was in the circus and she has aimed to keep life as interesting since. She trained as a journalist in Hastings and has worked in PR for many years, promoting museums, galleries, palaces, gardens and even Dolly the sheep. She completed the Curtis Brown selective three-month novel writing course, and she won runner-up in the Comedy Women in Print Awards for this novel with the prize of a place on an MA in Comedy Writing at the University of Falmouth. She currently lives in London. Her first book, \u003ci\u003eNo Life for a Lady\u003c\/i\u003e, also starring the irrepressible Violet Hamilton, was published in 2022. You can follow Hannah on Twitter @LadyDolby\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50889007628562,"sku":"9781804544433","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f3cc99ec-0be1-4c27-83c7-f2b431329611.jpg?v=1738159628","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-solve-murders-like-a-lady-the-brand-new-for-2024-laugh-out-loud-british-historical-detective-novel-9781804544433","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}