{"product_id":"the-maids-secret-a-compelling-historical-murder-mystery-paperback","title":"The Maid's Secret: A compelling historical murder mystery - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmily Organ\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyanide in the champagne. A family with deadly intentions... Can an undercover reporter reveal the truth before it's too late?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLondon, 1884.\u003c\/strong\u003e When reporter Penny Green is tasked with going undercover as a maid to spy on a Victorian industrialist in his South Kensington home, she expects intrigue. But she never imagined murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a young woman is found dead at her own birthday party, poisoned by cyanide in her champagne, Penny realises she's stumbled into something far more sinister than family squabbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of Inspector James Blakely, Penny unravels a tangled web of secrets. But events escalate with a second suspicious death. Can Penny solve the mystery before her cover is blown? Or will her disguise as a humble maid be her undoing in this house of secrets?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gripping Victorian mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end\u003cem\u003e. The Maid's Secret \u003c\/em\u003eis the next thrilling instalment in the bestselling Penny Green series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders love\u003cem\u003e The Maid's Secret\u003c\/em\u003e and the Penny Green series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'By far my favorite of the series. \u003cstrong\u003eI loved every single page of this book\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was truly a delight. I am already looking forward to the next one!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I think I've found my new favorite author... \u003cstrong\u003ekept me guessing \"whodunit\" until the very end. I have been reading British mysteries for the past couple of years and no other author has had me reading every spare second of the day\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eA Victorian Delight!\u003c\/strong\u003e' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eIf you like Agatha Christie books you are going to like this one\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I have read all of this series of books. \u003cstrong\u003eThey are marvellous. I can hardly wait for the next one\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is \u003cstrong\u003ean excellent series! \u003c\/strong\u003eGreat character development... Very atmospheric.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eCouldn't put it down. You never knew who did it till the end\u003c\/strong\u003e.. a must read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A beautifully told tale. I really like Emily Organ's writing.\u003cstrong\u003e She has a lovely way with words and the historical setting is most evocative... this is my third book and I am on to the rest in the series\u003c\/strong\u003e. Highly recommended.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eTotally enthralled! Love this series\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 04, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42290142183559,"sku":"9781805088592","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8e21b59da32a21b1f5688a0107228a35.webp?v=1737965428","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-maids-secret-a-compelling-historical-murder-mystery-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}