The Mirror Dance
An absolutely gripping cosy historical murder mystery
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Published:22nd Jul '21
Should be back in stock very soon
'Gripping, clever, thoroughly researched, beautifully written. One of the best crime authors since the Golden Age' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A delightful mystery' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1937, Dundee: Hidden behind his striped Punch and Judy stand, a puppeteer is brutally murdered during a show. Sitting in the front row is none other than society lady - and sometimes detective - Dandy Gilver. She, like the rest of the audience, doesn't see a thing.
But Dandy is not there by chance . . .
Recently instructed by Doig's Publishers, Dandy was to inform the puppeteer he was violating copyright and that he must desist. But it seems she was beaten to it. Before long, Dandy is flung into the cutthroat worlds of publishing, theatre and academia. But is she leading the investigation, or is someone pulling her strings?
A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in 1930s Dundee. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.
Readers are gripped by The Mirror Dance:
'Catriona McPherson's writing is wonderfully evocative of a bygone era and totally drew me in' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Clever, witty and complex plotting keeps you engaged from beginning to end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another Dandy winner - a terrific sleigh-of-hand plot' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Explores misdirection at its vest, with the humour Catriona McPherson is so good at . . . Another fun romp' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
All the wit and clever plotting fans of Christie could want. * My Weekly Special *
The ever-witty McPherson has outdone herself in the latest instalment of the Dandy Gilver adventures. This fast-paced book filled with twists, turns and gripping characters will keep you guessing and engaged from the beginning. * Scottish Field *
There is a lot to recommend in Catriona McPherson's stylish detective series featuring Dandy Gilver . . . the real joy of the novel is the characters and how they cope with a fast-changing society. * Scotsman *
The historical detail is pin sharp. * Yorkshire Post *
ISBN: 9781529337952
Dimensions: 198mm x 128mm x 22mm
Weight: 200g
288 pages