Publisher Minotaur Books
Dead one minute -
Young Harriet and her brother Austin have always been scared of the
quarry where their stone mason father works. So when they find him dead on the
cold ground, they scarper quick smart and look for some help.
Alive the next -
When help arrives, however, the quarry is deserted and there is no sign
of the body. Were the children mistaken? Is their father not dead? Did he
simply get up and run away?
A sinister disappearing act -
It seems like another unusual case requiring the expertise of Kate
Shackleton. But for Kate this is one case where surprising family ties makes it
her most dangerous - and delicate - yet.
REVIEWS (also on website)
"The
bucolic setting of the village of Great Applewick and the period atmosphere add
authentic touches to this finely drawn traditional mystery with multiple
storylines."
"Brody's third in the series (...) is a perfect fit for lovers of classic British mysteries who'd like to watch a clever, introspective, delightful heroine solve a tricky puzzle."
"Much of the appeal of the novel is in the details of the period. To hold our interest the author has to make us feel part of the landscape. In doing this, Frances Brody succeeds brilliantly.
"Her post-war world in which
making any sort of living is hard grind and where an independent career woman
is viewed with hostility is entirely convincing. Kate is a heroine to like and
admire. Her further adventures are eagerly awaited."
"A good mystery that had me
perplexed, but also a moving episode in the life of Kate Shackleton ... Highly
recommended."
"..characters we really care
for and an authentic feel for the West Riding. There are enough red-herrings to
keep us guessing and the plot twists and turns throughout every chapter. These
gentle crime novels are simply first-class and if you haven't read any I urge
you to do so."
Ryedale Gazette & Herald
TO BUY
The US edition
will be published by St. Martin's Minotaur on February 11th 2014. It is already available for advance order from Amazon.com; or ask your
favourite bookstore to order it for you - tell them the ISBN is
978-1-2500-3702-2.
http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Afternoon-Kate-Shackleton-Mystery/dp/1250037026/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid
http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Afternoon-Kate-Shackleton-Mystery/dp/1250037026/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid
About the Author
Frances Brody writes the highly
acclaimed mystery series set in 1920s Yorkshire, featuring First World War
widow turned sleuth, Kate Shackleton; twice nominated for the Crime Writers’
Association Dagger in the Library. As Frances McNeil, she has written for
radio, theatre and television and published sagas, winning the HarperCollins
Elizabeth Elgin Award for the most regionally evocative debut saga of the
millennium.
Visit Frances online at
on Facebook http://Facebook.com/FrancesBrody ,
Twitter @FrancesBrody,
or on
Goodreads
Giveaway
The publishers are offering
a giveaway of one e-copy of Murder in the
Afternoon
Lisa, thank you for taking part in Frances' blitz.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate your support :)
Shaz