Millbrook's Missing Masterpiece: A Beatrice Holloway Mystery (1920s Cosy Mystery)
By C J Arden
A missing hat, a village full of secrets, and a retired nurse with a knack for solving puzzles…
Millbrook, England, 1925. When a priceless Art Deco hat disappears from her niece’s millinery shop, 68-year-old Beatrice Holloway finds herself thrust into a web of mystery that will challenge her wit and shake the foundations of her quaint village.
The hat, adorned with rare peacock feathers and vintage diamond brooches, vanishes during a jazz-themed soirée, leaving behind a trail of clues and suspects. From rival milliners to antique dealers, everyone in Millbrook seems to have a motive. As Beatrice delves deeper, she uncovers long-buried secrets, including a scandalous connection to the late Lady Eugenia Webb.
With the help of a group of spirited young flappers, a gossip-prone telephone operator, and her own sharp observational skills, will Beatrice be able to solve the mystery before a grand fashion showcase? And will she discover the hidden secrets of the ever enigmatic Lady Webb?
Dive into a world where fashion meets intrigue, where traditional values clash with modern sensibilities, and where a clever senior citizen might just be the village’s best hope for justice. Join Beatrice Holloway as she navigates family secrets, ethical dilemmas, and the challenges of a rapidly changing world – all while trying to recover a truly charming chapeau!
Millbrook’s Missing Masterpiece is the first book in a charming series of 1920s historical cosy mysteries by C J Arden. Set against the backdrop of a changing England, it combines the warmth of a village mystery with the excitement of the Roaring Twenties. Perfect for fans of Miss Marple who crave a dash of jazz age glamour and a heroine who is always on the lookout for her next mystery!
A missing hat, a village full of secrets, and a retired nurse with a knack for solving puzzles…
Millbrook, England, 1925. When a priceless Art Deco hat disappears from her niece’s millinery shop, 68-year-old Beatrice Holloway finds herself thrust into a web of mystery that will challenge her wit and shake the foundations of her quaint village.
The hat, adorned with rare peacock feathers and vintage diamond brooches, vanishes during a jazz-themed soirée, leaving behind a trail of clues and suspects. From rival milliners to antique dealers, everyone in Millbrook seems to have a motive. As Beatrice delves deeper, she uncovers long-buried secrets, including a scandalous connection to the late Lady Eugenia Webb.
With the help of a group of spirited young flappers, a gossip-prone telephone operator, and her own sharp observational skills, will Beatrice be able to solve the mystery before a grand fashion showcase? And will she discover the hidden secrets of the ever enigmatic Lady Webb?
Dive into a world where fashion meets intrigue, where traditional values clash with modern sensibilities, and where a clever senior citizen might just be the village’s best hope for justice. Join Beatrice Holloway as she navigates family secrets, ethical dilemmas, and the challenges of a rapidly changing world – all while trying to recover a truly charming chapeau!
Millbrook’s Missing Masterpiece is the first book in a charming series of 1920s historical cosy mysteries by C J Arden. Set against the backdrop of a changing England, it combines the warmth of a village mystery with the excitement of the Roaring Twenties. Perfect for fans of Miss Marple who crave a dash of jazz age glamour and a heroine who is always on the lookout for her next mystery!