Murder Most Proper
Will be published approx. on 8. October 2026
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-0-00-855080-6 (ISBN)
Description
Some crimes are best solved by the book ...
The perfect new cosy crime novel for fans of Agatha Christie, Nita Prose and Ian Moore!
Readers LOVE the Miss Beeton's Murder Agency series:
'What a sleuth Miss Beeton is. I need more!'
'Move over Agatha (and not Miss Beeton's loveable dog), there's a new queen in town'
'Strong women, friendship and found family, not to mention a handsome detective and a very special dog called Agatha! How I loved this book'
'Absolutely delightful stuff, I really hope there's more to come'
'The perfect title to get cosy with this autumn and winter'
*****
Alice Beeton runs a tight ship. Like her distant relative - the somewhat more famous Mrs Beeton - she believes there should be a place for everything, but she's not so sure she's in her place.
Since a whirlwind romance with a billionaire swept her best friend, Jinx, off her feet and out of the city, Alice has been running the Good Household Management Agency by herself, supplying discreet domestic staff to the hyper-wealthy. Business has been booming lately, but more work brings even more problems.
So when Jinx invites her to her new beau's country house, Alice jumps at the chance. But when a guest is attacked and priceless heirlooms stolen, Alice's plans for a quiet weekend reading one of her beloved mystery novels take a much darker turn.
Along with her astute canine companion, Agatha, Miss Beeton is going to find out that some crimes are best solved by the book.
*****
Perfect for fans of:
Cosy crime
Golden age crime fiction
Women sleuths
Found family
Old money and high society
*****
'Mrs Beeton herself would be proud. A perfect recipe, best devoured in one sitting between elevenses and afternoon tea' Ian Moore
'A glorious new addition to the cosy crime genre with recipes which will leave you wanting more' Melanie Cantor
'Highly recommended' Nuala McGovern, Woman's Hour
'An absolute delight ... witty, pacy and, if I'm honest, just a little bit bonkers, it is fun and fabulous' My Weekly
'Super-fun and super-readable' Fabulous
The perfect new cosy crime novel for fans of Agatha Christie, Nita Prose and Ian Moore!
Readers LOVE the Miss Beeton's Murder Agency series:
'What a sleuth Miss Beeton is. I need more!'
'Move over Agatha (and not Miss Beeton's loveable dog), there's a new queen in town'
'Strong women, friendship and found family, not to mention a handsome detective and a very special dog called Agatha! How I loved this book'
'Absolutely delightful stuff, I really hope there's more to come'
'The perfect title to get cosy with this autumn and winter'
*****
Alice Beeton runs a tight ship. Like her distant relative - the somewhat more famous Mrs Beeton - she believes there should be a place for everything, but she's not so sure she's in her place.
Since a whirlwind romance with a billionaire swept her best friend, Jinx, off her feet and out of the city, Alice has been running the Good Household Management Agency by herself, supplying discreet domestic staff to the hyper-wealthy. Business has been booming lately, but more work brings even more problems.
So when Jinx invites her to her new beau's country house, Alice jumps at the chance. But when a guest is attacked and priceless heirlooms stolen, Alice's plans for a quiet weekend reading one of her beloved mystery novels take a much darker turn.
Along with her astute canine companion, Agatha, Miss Beeton is going to find out that some crimes are best solved by the book.
*****
Perfect for fans of:
Cosy crime
Golden age crime fiction
Women sleuths
Found family
Old money and high society
*****
'Mrs Beeton herself would be proud. A perfect recipe, best devoured in one sitting between elevenses and afternoon tea' Ian Moore
'A glorious new addition to the cosy crime genre with recipes which will leave you wanting more' Melanie Cantor
'Highly recommended' Nuala McGovern, Woman's Hour
'An absolute delight ... witty, pacy and, if I'm honest, just a little bit bonkers, it is fun and fabulous' My Weekly
'Super-fun and super-readable' Fabulous
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Miss Beeton's Murder Agency: A Platinum book of the month! 'Wonderfully festive ... a total joy' Platinum 'Cosy crime at its finest' The Sun 'The perfect cosy crime treat' Heat 'Super-fun and super-readable' Fabulous 'An absolute delight ... witty, pacy and, if I'm honest, just a little bit bonkers, it is fun and fabulous' My Weekly 'The perfect mix of cosy mystery and character-driven storytelling. Perfect for fans of sharp-witted sleuths and charming domestic drama' The Guide 'Mrs Beeton herself would be proud. A perfect recipe, best devoured in one sitting between elevenses and afternoon tea' Ian Moore 'A glorious new addition to the cosy crime genre with recipes which will leave you wanting more' Melanie Cantor 'Crime couldn't get much cozier with Miss Beeton and her recipes for intrigue on the case. Witty, engaging, perfectly organised sleuthing for the ages' Sarah Lawton 'Quirky, fun and deadly, Miss Beeton's Murder Agency takes the cosy crime novel into new and intriguing territory. Like her famous relative, Miss Beeton discovers there's more to household management than meets the eye' Catherine Cole 'A perfect Autumn crime read' YOURS magazine 'Alice and her friends are so appealing, the plot so engaging and the feelgood factor so high that Miss Beeton truly stands out from the crowd' Sussex Life Magazine Book of the Month 'A wonderful cosy crime dish served up with humour, warmth, satisfaction, a fabulous cast of characters to savour and the lightest peppering of romance. I loved the witty unfurling of the clever mystery at its heart. From tasty recipes to a plot that intrigues and satisfies, Josie Lloyd has deftly shaped a world I want to enjoy again. Let there be more!' Hannah DolbyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
270 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-855080-6 (9780008550806)
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Josie Lloyd is the author of twenty-two novels (under various pen names) and her work has been translated into twenty-six languages. As well as the Sunday Times number one hit, Come Together, she's written several bestselling parodies with her husband, Emlyn Rees, including We're Going on a Bar Hunt. Their latest novel is You & Me & You & Me & You & Me. Josie lives in Brighton with Emlyn and when she's not writing, she likes cooking, sea-swimming, singing and walking on the Downs with her dog. She is the patron of the charity Lobular Breast Cancer UK and regularly runs wellbeing and creative writing workshops for people going through cancer treatment. She also co-hosts a podcast about the stories behind jewellery and keepsakes called 'Show Us Your Bits'.
The TV series of Miss Beeton's Murder Agency is currently in development with Escapade Pictures.
The TV series of Miss Beeton's Murder Agency is currently in development with Escapade Pictures.