Miss Riddell and the Heiress

A cozy historical mystery stretching from 1970s Australia to an English country estate, where an inheritance claim unravels into a case worth killing over. Classic amateur-sleuth crime fiction of contested fortunes, genteel deception and a sharp-eyed accountant heroine.A lost fortune. A desperate hunt for answers. Can a persistent investigator unearth the truth and save a life?Sydney, Australia, 1977. Miss Riddell just survived a mind-numbing audit. So when she s approached by an Australian woman seeking to prove she s entitled to inherit an affluent English estate, the amateur sleuth is tickled by the chance to crack an easy case. But when she heads to England and discovers the aristocratic claim has no substance, she didn t expect her dissatisfied client to follow or the danger she'd attract.Helping the Aussie further her cause, Miss Riddell believes there s nothing left to uncover until she saves the woman from a hit and run. And with her keen eye spotting threats lurking in the shadows, the talented accountant is determined to expose a secret worthy of murder Can Miss Riddell unravel a sinister scheme before someone s greed sends the poor soul to her grave?Miss Riddell and the Heiress is the intriguing sixth book in the Miss Riddell Cozy Mystery series. If you like whip-smart heroines, compelling clues, and sensational twists, then you ll love P.C. James captivating tale.Miss Riddell and the Heiress is book six in the Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries, a thriller for fans of M.C. Beaton and T.E. Kinsey.Praise for the Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries Series:? ? ? ? ? Pauline Riddell is sharp. She is curious, maybe a bit nosey, but she gets the job done.? ? ? ? ? an easy read, perfect for a winter night in front of the roaring fire-place with a cup of hot cocoa cuddled up with a few friendly blankets.? ? ? ? ? These books are simply a pleasant way to while away a few hours, literary staycations essentially.? ? ? ? ? Good plot, great pacing, interesting characters.? ? ? ? ? A cozy mystery in the classic definition, much like curling up with an Agatha Christie.? ? ? ? ? The author will keep you guessing who did it and why.