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A gripping fast-paced cosy historical murder mystery from Kelly Oliver

'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. Williams

Cairo. December 1917.

Following a tip-off from notorious spy Fredrick Fredricks, Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane of British Intelligence find themselves in the hustle and bustle of Egypt. But ancient mummies aren’t the only bodies buried in the tombs of Cairo.

When a young French archeologist is found dead in a tomb in the desert with his head bashed in, and an undercover British agent goes missing, the threat moves closer to home.

As they dig deeper, soon Fiona and Kitty uncover a treasure trove of suspects, including competing excavators, jealous husbands, secret lovers, and belligerent spies! Fiona wonders if the notorious Fredrick Fredricks could be behind the murders? Or is the plot even more sinister?

One thing is clear – If Fiona and Kitty can’t catch the killer, they might end up sharing a sarcophagus with Nefertiti.

With humor as dry as the Arabian desert, and pacing as fast as a spitting camel, Fiona and Kitty are back in another sparkling adventure, this time in WW1 Egypt.

'Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Maisie Dobbs' BookTrib

What readers are saying about Kelly Oliver:

'A bold, original sleuth, a devilishly charming adversary and a plucky Pekingese, this is a witty, high-energy tale of WWI espionage' Mariah Fredericks, author of The Lindbergh Nanny

'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, author of The Murder On The Rocks Mysteries

'A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Fiona Figg — with her tools, wigs, and disguises — is a sleuth you can’t help but root for' S.K. Golden, author of the Pinnacle Hotel Mystery series

'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' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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

'I am hooked on these amazing characters' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'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' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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Details

Author
Kelly Oliver
Narrator
Willow Nash
Duration
8 hours 15 minutes
Release Date
25 April 2023
ISBN
9781804831663
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Fiction: general and literary, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Historical crime and mysteries, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Comic (humorous) crime and mystery, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Politics, Fiction: mashup
Rating
3.0(1 review)
Narration
4.0(1 review)

Synopsis

A gripping fast-paced cosy historical murder mystery from Kelly Oliver'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. WilliamsCairo. December 1917.Following a tip-off from notorious spy Fredrick Fredricks, Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane of British Intelligence find themselves in the hustle and bustle of Egypt. But ancient mummies aren’t the only bodies buried in the tombs of Cairo.When a young French archeologist is found dead in a tomb in the desert with his head bashed in, and an undercover British agent goes missing, the threat moves closer to home.As they dig deeper, soon Fiona and Kitty uncover a treasure trove of suspects, including competing excavators, jealous husbands, secret lovers, and belligerent spies! Fiona wonders if the notorious Fredrick Fredricks could be behind the murders? Or is the plot even more sinister?One thing is clear – If Fiona and Kitty can’t catch the killer, they might end up sharing a sarcophagus with Nefertiti.With humor as dry as the Arabian desert, and pacing as fast as a spitting camel, Fiona and Kitty are back in another sparkling adventure, this time in WW1 Egypt.'Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Maisie Dobbs' BookTribWhat readers are saying about Kelly Oliver:'A bold, original sleuth, a devilishly charming adversary and a plucky Pekingese, this is a witty, high-energy tale of WWI espionage' Mariah Fredericks, author of The Lindbergh Nanny'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, author of The Murder On The Rocks Mysteries'A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Fiona Figg — with her tools, wigs, and disguises — is a sleuth you can’t help but root for' S.K. Golden, author of the Pinnacle Hotel Mystery series'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' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue' Debra Goldstein'I am hooked on these amazing characters' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'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' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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