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Arsenic at Ascot

(2023)
(The fourth book in the Fiona Figg & Kitty Lane Mystery series)
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Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie in this clever locked-room mystery.

"A delightful English countryside mystery with two handsome suitors and twists and turns worthy of Agatha Christie herself!" - Amanda Flower, USA Today Bestselling Author

London, 1918

Fiona Figg finds herself back in Old Blighty saddled with shuffling papers for the war office. Then a mysterious card arrives, inviting her to a fancy house party at Mentmore Castle. This year's Ascot-themed do will play host to a stable of animal defense advocates, and Fiona is tasked with infiltrating the activists and uncovering possible anti-war activity.

Disguised as the Lady Tabitha Kenworthy, Fiona is more than ready for the "mane" event, but the odds are against her when both her arch nemesis, dark-horse Fredrick Fredricks, and would-be fiancé Lieutenant Archie Somersby arrive unexpectedly and "stirrup" her plans. And when a horse doctor thuds to the floor in the next guest room, Fiona finds herself investigating a mysterious poisoning with some very hairy clues.

Can Fiona overcome the hurdles and solve both cases, or will she be put out to pasture by the killer?

What readers are saying about Kelly Oliver:

A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!
T. A. Williams

Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride!
Frances Evesham

Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!
Dianne Freeman

The perfect wartime spy; Fiona Figg is smart, sneaky, and full of surprises... A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!
Cathi Stoler

A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!
NetGalley Reviewer

Simply delightful. Fiona Figg — with her tools, wigs, and disguises — is a sleuth you can't help but root for.
S.K. Golden

This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!
Muddy Rose Reviews

I love Fiona Figg!
Margaret Mizushima

Couldn't put it down.
Amazon Reviewer

A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue.
Debra Goldstein

I am hooked on these amazing characters.
Amazon Reviewer

A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead.
Kirkus Reviews

Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend.
L.A. Chandlar

Diabolical plot twists, interesting red herrings, colorful characters, make this a good whodunit.
NetGalley Reviewer


Genre: Historical Mystery

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