{"product_id":"9780008205164","title":"A Proposal to Die For (A Lady Alkmene Cosy Mystery, Book 1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘\u003cem\u003eA Proposal to Die For\u003c\/em\u003e is wonderfully smooth and glamorous, in the style of Agatha Christie combined with the beauty of Gatsby.’ – The Storycollector Blog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘When it’s as charming as \u003cem\u003eA Proposal to Die For\u003c\/em\u003e, mystery and history make the most wonderful combination.’ – Little Bookness Lane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA dead art collector. A mysterious heiress. From the London tea rooms to the fog-shrouded Dartmoor countryside, can novice detective Lady Alkmene crack the case?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Lady Alkmene reads in the newspaper about a mysterious death, she is convinced it is connected with the glamourous Broadway star, Evelyn Steinbeck, who recently came to town and is suddenly heiress to a large fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlkmene is determined to dig into Ms. Steinbeck's past, but her investigations are hampered by an infuriatingly opinionated reporter. Raised with a grudge against anybody with privilege, Jake Dubois is determined to prove the 'debutante detective' is out of her depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking as much against as with each other in their pursuit of the killer, Alkmene and her new-found 'ally' uncover an explosive mixture of passion, greed and revenge that pushes their resolve and survival skills to the limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they rely on each other, despite their differences, to catch a clever killer before he catches them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe twenties have never been so dangerous! Join Lady Alkmene on her hunt for missing heirs, stolen diamonds and legendary treasures in the Lady Alkmene Mysteries:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eA Proposal to Die For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Diamonds of Death\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Deadly Treasures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. A Fatal Masquerade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked with glamour, danger, eccentric characters and atmospheric locations, each book can be read as standalone and in random order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePraise for Vivian Conroy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The first in a new series, this is a well written historical mystery with just a hint of attitude.’ Cayocosta72 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Wow, I very much loved this book. It is the first I've read by Vivian but most definitely will not be the last.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Ms Conroy’s writing is fresh and entertaining, it’s like an episode of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries sprinkled with what I can only describe as a good old-fashioned Miss Marple.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Both the story and characters were well written and whenever I had to put the book down I couldn’t wait to start reading again.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This would suit anyone who has not so far stepped into the world of cosy mysteries and if you are already a fan, this will not disappoint.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Loved every minute of this.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vivian Conroy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47275059740821,"sku":"9780008205164","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008205164.png?v=1776889899","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008205164","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}