#1 Fiona Figg Mystery
Betrayal at Ravenswick
Kelly Oliver 2,466 ratings
243 reviews
"Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Maisie Dobbs." BookTribDownton Abbey meets Agatha Christie in this charming series opener from bestselling author Kelly Oliver.What's the best way to forget an unfaithful husband?Become a spy for British Intelligence, of course."A clever mix of humor and espionage that will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!" Dianne FreemanDesperate to get out of London and determined to help the war effort, Fiona Figg volunteers to go undercover.It keeps her from thinking about Andrew, her philandering husband.At Ravenswick Abbey a charming South African war correspondent has tongues wagging.His friends say he's a crack huntsman. The War Office is convinced he's a traitor. Fiona thinks he's a pompous prig.What sort of name is Fredrick Fredricks anyway?Too bad Fiona doesn't own a Wolseley pith helmet.At Ravenswick a murderer is on the prowl, and it's not just the big-game hunter who's ready to pounce.You'll love this witty homage to the Queen of Mystery because it is the perfect mix of humor, heart, and page-turning intrigue.Get it now and join the fun.Available in e-book, paperback, and audiobookOther books in the High Treason at the Grand Hotel (Mystery Scene pick, best mystery of 2021; Silver Falchion Finalist, Best Historical Mystery) Villainy in Vienna Chaos at Carnegie Hall Covert in Cairo Mayhem in the Mountains (August 15th) Arsenic at Ascot (November 15th) PRAISE FOR FIONA FIGG "Tantalizing and riveting with a good dose of humor." The Los Angeles Post"Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride." Frances Evesham"A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead." Kirkus Reviews"Humor, action, and intrigue set the stage for this novel. I found myself thoroughly entertained." Urban Book Reviews"A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue." Debra Goldstein"The perfect wartime Fiona Figg. Smart, sneaky, and full of surprises... A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!" Cathi Stoler"A satisfying tale of World War I espionage, rich with historical details, and perfectly laced with humor and high jinks. Brilliant!" Margaret Mizushima"Lushly layered in period detail, this historical mystery delivers twists and turns in a lighthearted tale of suspense and derring-do." Muddy Rose Reviews"A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller set amid American high society " T. A. Williams"Fun, easy-to-read, witty mystery that had me happily turning the pages.
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MysteryHistorical FictionHistoricalFictionCozy MysteryAudiobookCozyHistorical MysteryBritish LiteratureMystery Thriller
240 Pages