“A little Margery Allingham with notes of Mitford, clear elements of Eva Ibbotson, and as captivating as I Capture the Castle, D is for Death is an instant classic. I loved it so much” - MARIAN KEYES.

“D is for Death is simply wonderful - mischievous and Mitford-esque, filled with tenderness” - ALEX HAY.

In 1935, Dora boards the first train to London, having sneaked away from home in the middle of the night to escape her impending marriage. However, unfortunately for her, her fiancé is more persistent than others and follows her.

Once Dora arrives at Paddington station, she is forced to run from the disagreeable Charles Silk-Butters. She hides in the London Library for protection and it is precisely there, surrounded by books, where she should feel safe, that Dora Wildwood stumbles upon her first corpse.

Having entered a crime scene, it is impossible to walk away. In fact, Dora is sure she will prove invaluable to the stern Inspector Fox, who quickly arrives at the scene. As everyone knows, it’s the woman in the room who always understands more than anyone else: and none more so than Dora herself.

D is for Death marks the start of a brilliant historical crime series combining the quality of Dorothy L. Sayers with the inventiveness of Janice Hallett - and in Dora Wildwood introduces a character with the sparkle and zeal of Enola Holmes and the investigative skills of Miss Marple.

Pages: 304, Year of Publication: 0611, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm.