Jessica Fellowes

A classic mystery starring the glamorous Mitford sisters and inspired real events, The Mitford Vanishing is the perfect story for fans of Agatha Christie. 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 ex-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, nicknamed Decca.It quickly becomes clear that Decca may have made for the war in Spain - and not alone. As a second, separate missing person case is opened, Louisa and Guy discover that every marriage has its secrets - but some are more deadly than others . .. 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

All the blissful escapism of a Sunday-night period drama in a book'THE POOL ON THE MITFORD MURDERSAs the glamour of the Bright Young Things crashes into the world of the Mitford sisters, their maid Louisa Cannon finds herself at the scene of a gripping murder mystery.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.

'True and glorious indulgence. A dazzling example of a Golden Age mystery'Daisy GoodwinLose yourself in the sumptuous first novel in a new series of Golden Age mysteries set amid the lives of the glamorous Mitford sisters.It's 1919, 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 when a nurse - Florence Nightingale Shore, goddaughter of her famous namesake - is killed on a train in broad daylight, and Louisa and Nancy find that in postwar England, everyone has something to hide . . . 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 - and is based on a real unsolved crime.'Oh how delicious! This terrific start to what promises to be a must-read series is exactly what we all need in these gloomy times.? Inventive, glittering, clever, ingenious. I devoured The Mitford Murders... so will you. Give it to absolutely everyone for Christmas, then pre-order the next one'Susan Hill'All the blissful escapism of a Sunday-night period drama in a book'The Pool

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

A lively, well-written, entertaining whodunitTHE TIMESLose yourself in the sumptuous first novel in a new series of Golden Age mysteries set amid the lives of the glamorous Mitford sisters.Its 1919, and Louisa Cannon dreams of escaping her life of poverty in London, and most of all her oppressive and dangerous uncle.Louisas 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 when a nurse - Florence Nightingale Shore, goddaughter of her famous namesake - is killed on a train in broad daylight, Nancy and amateur sleuth Louisa find that in postwar England, everyone has something to hide . . . 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, Anthony Horowitz and Agatha Christie - and is based on a real unsolved crime.An extraordinary meld of fact and fictionGRAHAM NORTONTrue and glorious indulgence. A dazzling example of a Golden Age mysteryDAISY GOODWINExactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyableANTHONY HOROWITZOh how delicious! This terrific start to what promises to be a must-read series is exactly what we all need in these gloomy times. Inventive, glittering, clever, ingenious. I devoured The Mitford Murders... so will you. Give it to absolutely everyone for Christmas, then pre-order the next oneSUSAN HILLAll the blissful escapism of a Sunday-night period drama in a bookTHE POOLKeeps the reader guessing to the very end. An accomplished crime debut and huge fun to readEVENING STANDARDThis story is drenched in detail and feels both authentic and fun. Curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoyHEATThe plan is that each book will focus on a different Mitford sister. On the strength of this initial entry, success is assuredFINANCIAL TIMESElegant, whipsmart and brilliantly twisty-turny, this Downton-style mystery had me hooked from the first pageVIV GROSKOPFull of period pleasureWOMAN & HOMEAn audacious and glorious foray into the Golden Age of mystery fiction. BreathtakingALEX GRAYA real murder, a real family and a brand new crime fiction heroine are woven together to make a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, read. I loved itJULIAN FELLOWESJessica Fellowes deliciously immersive, effortlessly easy novel has a strong feel for period and a rollicking plotMETROWhat a captivating crime novel and heroine Jessica has created in The Mitford Murders. The instant reassurance of being in the hands of a true storyteller with a feel for period detail makes this a real treatAMANDA CRAIGThis is a chocolate souffle of a novel: as the enthralling mystery heats up, so the addictive deliciousness of the story rises. The sort of book you never want to endJULIET NICOLSON

Its 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.

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, Coras tragic miscarriage, Ediths affair with Michael Gregson, Marys new haircut, Thomas and OBriens scheming, Anna and Batess troubles with the law, and Carsons 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.

An extraordinary meld of fact and fiction --- Graham NortonCollected together for the first time at a special price, all six novels in the hugely acclaimed, much-loved The Mitford Murders series.When Louisa Cannon escapes a life of poverty to work for famous socialities the Mitford family in 1919, little does she know it will lead her through more than two decades of murders and mystery.As she becomes first maid and then friend to the six Mitford sisters, Louisa discovers a talent for solving crimes. Alongside policeman Guy Sullivan, she will investigate the murder of Florence Nightgales goddaughter, a treasure hunt gone awry, and even a missing Mitford sister. Inspired by real events, The Mitford Murders is a riveting series for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Agatha Christie, a glimpse into a work of high society and low crimes. PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIESA glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnitAdele ParksExactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling etc. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyableAnthony HorowitzA lively, well-written, entertaining whodunnitThe Times

A classic mystery starring the glamorous Mitford sisters and inspired real events, The Mitford Vanishing is the perfect story for fans of Agatha Christie.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 ex-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, nicknamed Decca. It quickly becomes clear that Decca may have made for the war in Spain - and not alone. As a second, separate missing person case is opened, Louisa and Guy discover that every marriage has its secrets - but some are more deadly than others . . .PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIESA glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnitAdele ParksExactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling etc. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyableAnthony HorowitzA lively, well-written, entertaining whodunnitThe Times

THE MITFORDS AT WARIts 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 societys 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 SERIESA glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnitAdele ParksExactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling etc. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyableAnthony HorowitzA lively, well-written, entertaining whodunnitThe Times

A timeless whodunnit with the fascinating Mitford sisters at its heart, The Mitford Trial is inspired by a real-life murder in a story full of intrigue, affairs and betrayal.Its former ladys maid Louisa Cannons 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 similarly fascist 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, with suspects everywhere.Back in London, the case is taken by lawyer Tom Mitford, and Louisa finds herself caught between worlds: of a love lost to blood, a family divided, and a country caught in conflict.PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIESA glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnitAdele ParksOh how delicious! Exactly what we all need in these gloomy times. Give it to absolutely everyone for Christmas, then pre-order the next oneSusan HillA lively, well-written, entertaining whodunnitThe TimesExactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling etc. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyableAnthony Horowitz An extraordinary meld of fact and fictionGraham Norton True and glorious indulgence. A dazzling example of a Golden Age mysteryDaisy GoodwinCrime and scandal await!HelloAbsolute blissikins. This is a delightful mashup of real and fictional charactersGuardianA delightful escapist period piece to brighten the darkest days of winterWoman & HomeAll the blissful escapism of a Sunday-night period drama in a bookThe PoolAn audacious and glorious foray into the Golden Age of mystery fiction. BreathtakingAlex GrayKeeps the reader guessing to the very end. An accomplished crime debut and huge fun to readEvening StandardThis story is drenched in detail and feels both authentic and fun. Curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoyHeat

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. Thomas Barrow is one of the most complicated and intriguing of all the characters at Downton Abbey. As we have got to know him through years of both peace and war, multiple layers have been peeled away to reveal an insecure, jealous, sometimes paranoid, defensive and cowardly man beneath a glossy veneer of good looks and arrogance. OBrien realises that she is never going to be rich or successful although she is quite successful as the ladys maid of a countess, says Julian Fellowes. But she gets her thrills by manipulating and being devious and plotting. Her reward is in having a sense that she has power over people. Purchase this ebook short and the others in the series to get closer still to the characters at Downton Abbey and to understand more about their social context from the changing role of the aristocracy to fashion and beauty, American Anglophiles, the Suffragette movement and life below stairs in a big country house like Downton. Search for The Chronicles of Downton Abbey to purchase all shorts combined.

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. Isobel Crawley is a woman with a cause. The cause may change, but she likes to make sure shes always got one on the go. An educated, forward-thinking woman who lived amongst the professional middle classes of Manchester, she suddenly found herself the mother of an earl-in-waiting. Thrust into this position, she determined that she and Matthew should not be cowed by their new situation. Penelope Wilton, the actress portraying Isobel, explains the subtleties of her characters motives: She is not the least resentful or disapproving of the Downton world. Though she is critical of the wider society and wants to improve it. But she is not a radical socialist. Her desire to help is conceived within the existing structures of her world. Purchase this ebook short and the others in the series to get closer still to the characters at Downton Abbey and to understand more about their social context from the changing role of the aristocracy to fashion and beauty, American Anglophiles, the Suffragette movement and life below stairs in a big country house like Downton. Search for The Chronicles of Downton Abbey to purchase all shorts combined.

The most complex of bonds is explored in this startlingly original and finely drawn portrait of female friendship, with all its uplifting and destructive intensityELLERY LLOYDAn absolute jewel of a book which puts seven decades of complicated female friendship under the microscope - and reveals dark truths. Its a masterclass in things unsaid, in both form and contentERIN KELLYAn unsettling, gripping and original novel by Jessica Fellowes, author of the international smash hit, award-winning Mitford Murders series.Kate and Bella, Bella and Kate. From childhood they were inseparable yet polar opposites: Bella sensible and cautious, Kate gregarious and just a little dangerous. Then men came into their lives and things changed: a black seed was set in in the heart of their relationship. Over decades, acts of both cruelty and love feed that seed until one shocking event leads to further tragedy. Neither will escape unscathed. In her first standalone novel, Jessica Fellowes explores the darkest corners of female friendship, a place where loyalty and betrayal become one.

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. When Coras mother, Martha Levinson, comes to stay, its clear that she is more than a match for Violet. Equally confident in their age, status and belief that their way is the right way, the two could easily quarrel. Intransigent, intractable Violet is the definitive dowager. Largely based on Julian Fellowess own great-aunt, Isie Stephenson, in whom there was a mix of severity and a kind heart, Violet represents the last of an era; one of the few remaining Victorians who believed absolutely in the necessity of moral exactitude, the importance of family and the oblige of the noblesse. Martha may have once been awed by the English upper classes (this, after all, was why she brought her daughter over to be presented at the London Season), but she welcomes the post-war changes that are being brought to England, even if they seem slower in coming to Downton Abbey. Shirley MacLaine, the actress who plays Martha, believes that her characters attitude comes not so much from her money as her politics: Her confidence comes from being a democratic American she is so centred in her fairness and considers America to be fair, and tradition is not fair. Purchase this ebook short and the others in the series to get closer still to the characters at Downton Abbey and to understand more about their social context from the changing role of the aristocracy to fashion and beauty, American Anglophiles, the Suffragette movement and life below stairs in a big country house like Downton. Search for The Chronicles of Downton Abbey to purchase all shorts combined.

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1930. Diana Mitford et son époux, Bryan Guinness, mènent une vie flamboyante d’une capitale à l’autre, quand, à Paris, l’un des amis de Diana succombe brutalement d’une allergie. Une fin tragique,

A glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnitADELE PARKSThe newly married and most beautiful of the Mitford sisters, Diana, hot-steps around Europe with her husband and fortune heir Bryan Guinness, accompanied by maid Louisa Cannon, as well as some of the most famous and glamorous luminaries of the era. But murder soon follows, and with it, a darkness grows in Dianas heart . . . This wonderful new book in the bestselling The Mitford Murders series sees the Mitford sisters at a time of scandalous affairs, political upheaval and murder.PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIESA lively, entertaining, well-written whodunitTHE TIMES (crime book of the month)Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyableANTHONY HOROWITZ (crime novels of the year)Absolute blissikinsTHE GUARDIANA must-read series . . . exactly what we all need in these gloomy times. Inventive, glittering, clever, ingeniousSUSAN HILLAll the blissful escapism of a Sunday-night period drama in a bookTHE POOLAn extraordinary meld of fact and fictionGRAHAM NORTONTrue and glorious indulgence. A dazzling example of a Golden Age mysteryDAISY GOODWINKeeps the reader guessing to the very end. An accomplished crime debut and huge fun to readEVENING STANDARDThis story is drenched in detail and feels both authentic and fun. Curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoyHEATElegant, whipsmart and brilliantly twisty-turny, this Downton-style mystery had me hooked from the first pageVIV GROSKOPFull of period pleasureWOMAN & HOMEAn audacious and glorious foray into the Golden Age of mystery fiction. BreathtakingALEX GRAYA real murder, a real family and a brand new crime fiction heroine are woven together to make a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, read. I loved itJULIAN FELLOWESJessica Fellowes deliciously immersive, effortlessly easy novel has a strong feel for period and a rollicking plotMETROWhat a captivating crime novel. The instant reassurance of being in the hands of a true storyteller with a feel for period detail makes this a real treatAMANDA CRAIGThis is a chocolate souffle of a novel: as the enthralling mystery heats up, so the addictive deliciousness of the story rises. The sort of book you never want to endJULIET NICOLSON

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, surg