Listen to a sample
Last Dance in Salzburg
Miss Ashford Investigates (Book 4)
- Author
- Vivian Conroy
- Narrator
- Jessica Whittaker
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 26 June 2025
- Run Time
- 8 hours 43 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
★★★★★ 'One of my favourite detectives…it reminded me of some of the old Sherlock Holmes cases'
November 1930
After accepting an invitation to attend the ballet in snowy Salzburg, Miss Atalanta Ashford is shocked when a convicted jewel thief is found dead in the concert hall where the theft occurred a decade ago.
Did he return to the scene of the crime because he wanted to prove his innocence? Is the real culprit among the high-society guests? In her quest for the truth, Atalanta uncovers dangerous secrets about the European elite that put her own life in mortal danger…
The smell of Glühwein and spiced Lebkuchen from the Austrian winter markets fill the air, but for Atalanta there’s an intriguing puzzle to be solved in this cosy historical mystery for 2025.
Agatha Christie meets Richard Osman in this cosy crime caper.
Readers love this series!★★★★★ 'This is a series which allows me to enjoy the delights of travel from my armchair…For me, an easy five stars'
★★★★★'A unique story and I enjoyed how good the characters were'
★★★★★'Atalanta was a really interesting and smart character…The time period and place were perfect'
★★★★'A delightful mix of intrigue, romantic angst, looking back, wishing things had been different, finding oneself…And, I didn't even mention that murder is involved'
★★★★ 'A terrific series, filled with human emotion and interesting crimes to solve'
★★★★'Plenty of twists and turns with so many suspects that I wasn't sure who the guilty person was right until the end'
★★★★ 'A delightful blend of historical intrigue, picturesque European settings, and a fiercely independent protagonist'
★★★★'I couldn’t wait to find out the villain…There were twists & turns & I was kept guessing until all was revealed'
★★★★'Family secrets, lies and a good old fashioned murder mystery'
★★★★'What I love about this series are the glamorous settings and interesting people…This story really has you wondering who the murderer is and there are plenty of red herrings to confuse you'
***
Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent…
- Book 1: Mystery in Provence
- Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini
- Book 3: A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany
- Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg
- Book 5: Death on the Rhine
- Book 6: Trouble in the Alps
- Book 7: Peril in Positano
Critics Review
-
Reader reviews for Vivian Conroy:
-
‘A good old-fashioned whodunit’
-
‘Vivian most definitely did not disappoint’
-
‘Engaging, well written, and entertaining’
See more reviews See fewer reviews
-
‘Fantastic stories’
-
‘If you like a really good mystery on a par with Christie then this is for you’
User Reviews
No reviews yet.
Details
- Author
- Vivian Conroy
- Narrator
- Jessica Whittaker
- Duration
- 8 hours 43 minutes
- Release Date
- 26 June 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008779719
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Classic crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Historical crime and mysteries, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Narrative theme: sense of place, Fiction: pastiche
Synopsis
In the snowy Salzburg landscape, Miss Atalanta has another mystery to solve… ★★★★★ 'One of my favourite detectives…it reminded me of some of the old Sherlock Holmes cases' November 1930 After accepting an invitation to attend the ballet in snowy Salzburg, Miss Atalanta Ashford is shocked when a convicted jewel thief is found dead in the concert hall where the theft occurred a decade ago. Did he return to the scene of the crime because he wanted to prove his innocence? Is the real culprit among the high-society guests? In her quest for the truth, Atalanta uncovers dangerous secrets about the European elite that put her own life in mortal danger… The smell of Glühwein and spiced Lebkuchen from the Austrian winter markets fill the air, but for Atalanta there’s an intriguing puzzle to be solved in this cosy historical mystery for 2025. Agatha Christie meets Richard Osman in this cosy crime caper. Readers love this series! ★★★★★ 'This is a series which allows me to enjoy the delights of travel from my armchair…For me, an easy five stars' ★★★★★'A unique story and I enjoyed how good the characters were' ★★★★★'Atalanta was a really interesting and smart character…The time period and place were perfect' ★★★★'A delightful mix of intrigue, romantic angst, looking back, wishing things had been different, finding oneself…And, I didn't even mention that murder is involved' ★★★★ 'A terrific series, filled with human emotion and interesting crimes to solve' ★★★★'Plenty of twists and turns with so many suspects that I wasn't sure who the guilty person was right until the end' ★★★★ 'A delightful blend of historical intrigue, picturesque European settings, and a fiercely independent protagonist' ★★★★'I couldn’t wait to find out the villain…There were twists & turns & I was kept guessing until all was revealed' ★★★★'Family secrets, lies and a good old fashioned murder mystery' ★★★★'What I love about this series are the glamorous settings and interesting people…This story really has you wondering who the murderer is and there are plenty of red herrings to confuse you' *** Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent… Book 1: Mystery in Provence Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini Book 3: A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg Book 5: Death on the Rhine Book 6: Trouble in the Alps Book 7: Peril in Positano
About xigxag and the x-book®
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
Our x-book® format is the only fully integrated listen-and-read experience available. See the text on screen as you listen, look up words, take notes, search within the book, and share quotes. It is especially useful for accessibility, language learning, and getting more from non-fiction. Look for the purple x-book® ribbon on the cover, or filter your search by "x-book" to find them.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.