The Charleston Conundrum: A Beatrice Holloway Mystery (1920s Cosy Mystery)
By C J Arden
A stolen necklace, a mysterious locked box, and a village brimming with secrets…
Millbrook, England, 1925. Fresh from solving her first case, 69-year-old amateur sleuth Beatrice Holloway finds herself embroiled in a new mystery that will test her wit, challenge her heart, and uncover long-buried scandals.
When renovations at the newly purchased Millbrook Manor reveal a hidden room containing a valuable Art Deco necklace and a locked box, Beatrice’s curiosity is piqued. But before the secrets can be unveiled, both items vanish without a trace.
From a reclusive lord with a shadowy past to a charismatic American jazz musician, everyone seems to have something to hide.
With the unexpected return of her long-lost love, Beatrice must navigate not only the twists and turns of the investigation but also the complexities of her own heart. Can she unravel the mystery of the stolen items while confronting her unresolved feelings? But in a village where everyone has secrets, who can she really trust?
Step into a world where jazz meets gentility, where the Charleston is more than just a dance, and where a clever senior citizen might be the only one who can untangle a conspiracy decades in the making. Join Beatrice Holloway as she faces her most challenging case yet – one that will test her integrity, challenge her perceptions, and perhaps change Millbrook forever!
The Charleston Conundrum is the second book in C J Arden‘s delightful Beatrice Holloway Mystery series. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing England, it blends the charm of a village mystery with the excitement and glamour 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 stolen necklace, a mysterious locked box, and a village brimming with secrets…
Millbrook, England, 1925. Fresh from solving her first case, 69-year-old amateur sleuth Beatrice Holloway finds herself embroiled in a new mystery that will test her wit, challenge her heart, and uncover long-buried scandals.
When renovations at the newly purchased Millbrook Manor reveal a hidden room containing a valuable Art Deco necklace and a locked box, Beatrice’s curiosity is piqued. But before the secrets can be unveiled, both items vanish without a trace.
From a reclusive lord with a shadowy past to a charismatic American jazz musician, everyone seems to have something to hide.
With the unexpected return of her long-lost love, Beatrice must navigate not only the twists and turns of the investigation but also the complexities of her own heart. Can she unravel the mystery of the stolen items while confronting her unresolved feelings? But in a village where everyone has secrets, who can she really trust?
Step into a world where jazz meets gentility, where the Charleston is more than just a dance, and where a clever senior citizen might be the only one who can untangle a conspiracy decades in the making. Join Beatrice Holloway as she faces her most challenging case yet – one that will test her integrity, challenge her perceptions, and perhaps change Millbrook forever!
The Charleston Conundrum is the second book in C J Arden‘s delightful Beatrice Holloway Mystery series. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing England, it blends the charm of a village mystery with the excitement and glamour 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!