The Mystery of the Disappearing Diamonds: A 1920s Murder Mystery (A Lady Mildred Ramsay Murder Mystery Series Book 1)
By Ruth Baker
Diamonds, Death—and Daring Wit in 1920s England!
When the illustrious Duke of Hathersfield invites Lady Mildred Ramsay to his famed Yorkshire estate for an opulent summer gala, Mildred expects sparkling conversation, dazzling jewels, and perhaps a scandalous secret or two. She doesn’t expect grand larceny—and certainly not murder among the manicured hedges.
But when the priceless Hathersfield Diamonds vanish during a thunderous blackout, and the celebrated Sir Geoffrey Hatherley is found lifeless in the maze, the festivities take a treacherous turn. With suspicion swirling among high society and hidden servants alike, only one woman is sharp-witted—and stubborn—enough to untangle the truth.
Lady Mildred Ramsay is no stranger to trouble. Armed with a remarkable mind, a razor tongue, and her ever-loyal (and ever-scandalous) friend Bea, Mildred plunges into a labyrinth of secrets that stretches from the glittering ballrooms to the shadowy village lanes. Each clue threatens to draw her closer to a cunning killer—and to the peril that always seems to find her first.
If she doesn’t solve the mystery, the manor’s gilded reputation—and her own heart—might not survive the summer.
Join Lady Mildred Ramsay for an unforgettable whodunit brimming with Jazz Age elegance, sly humour, and a heroine who outshines any diamond. The game is afoot at Highfield Manor—and danger, as always, is drawn to Mildred like a moth to a flame.
Get your copy of The Mystery of the Disappearing Diamonds and see how events unfold in this historical cozy mystery.
Diamonds, Death—and Daring Wit in 1920s England!
When the illustrious Duke of Hathersfield invites Lady Mildred Ramsay to his famed Yorkshire estate for an opulent summer gala, Mildred expects sparkling conversation, dazzling jewels, and perhaps a scandalous secret or two. She doesn’t expect grand larceny—and certainly not murder among the manicured hedges.
But when the priceless Hathersfield Diamonds vanish during a thunderous blackout, and the celebrated Sir Geoffrey Hatherley is found lifeless in the maze, the festivities take a treacherous turn. With suspicion swirling among high society and hidden servants alike, only one woman is sharp-witted—and stubborn—enough to untangle the truth.
Lady Mildred Ramsay is no stranger to trouble. Armed with a remarkable mind, a razor tongue, and her ever-loyal (and ever-scandalous) friend Bea, Mildred plunges into a labyrinth of secrets that stretches from the glittering ballrooms to the shadowy village lanes. Each clue threatens to draw her closer to a cunning killer—and to the peril that always seems to find her first.
If she doesn’t solve the mystery, the manor’s gilded reputation—and her own heart—might not survive the summer.
Join Lady Mildred Ramsay for an unforgettable whodunit brimming with Jazz Age elegance, sly humour, and a heroine who outshines any diamond. The game is afoot at Highfield Manor—and danger, as always, is drawn to Mildred like a moth to a flame.
Get your copy of The Mystery of the Disappearing Diamonds and see how events unfold in this historical cozy mystery.