Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight (A Victorian Mystery)
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Sir George Braxton was found lying face down in a frozen fountain with the back of his skull bashed to bits. The case is complicated by a distinct lack of holiday cheer in the victim’s three argumentative middle-aged daughters and their sullen houseguests. Even the cranky cat hates everyone. To top it all off, the Home Secretary has called in Inspector Witherspoon over the heads of some touchy local lads, making matters stickier than a plum pudding. Only the help of his housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries, and her crime-solving staff will give the poor Inspector any chance of sleeping in heavenly peace on Christmas Eve… She keeps house for Inspector Witherspoon…and keeps him on his toes. Everyone’s awed by his Scotland Yard successes—but they don’t know about his secret weapon. No matter how messy the murder or how dirty the deed, Mrs. Jeffries’ polished detection skills are up to the task…proving that behind every great man there’s a woman—and that a crimesolver’s work is never done. Review: I make it a point to work in some free ... - I make it a point to work in some free time to read a Mrs. Jeffires mystery. It is light, entertaining and quite captivating! Each mystery has the same common thread of family and friendship to help balance out the malicious and evil act of murder. I have an affinity for English mysteries and the fact that these are set in Victorian England is quite my "cup of tea." Absolutely delightful! Review: Excellent - I loved this Mrs. Jeffries Christmas mystery. The victim was a Baron and so the Home Secretary wanted his murder solved quickly. The victim and his whole family were miserly and very much disliked. I still found it to be a very interesting mystery. I love the Inspector and the others who work to find the clues and solve the mystery.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 485 Reviews |
D**A
I make it a point to work in some free ...
I make it a point to work in some free time to read a Mrs. Jeffires mystery. It is light, entertaining and quite captivating! Each mystery has the same common thread of family and friendship to help balance out the malicious and evil act of murder. I have an affinity for English mysteries and the fact that these are set in Victorian England is quite my "cup of tea." Absolutely delightful!
J**Y
Excellent
I loved this Mrs. Jeffries Christmas mystery. The victim was a Baron and so the Home Secretary wanted his murder solved quickly. The victim and his whole family were miserly and very much disliked. I still found it to be a very interesting mystery. I love the Inspector and the others who work to find the clues and solve the mystery.
S**R
Light, fun and thoroughly enjoyable reading for mystery fans!
I've grown very attached to Mrs. Jeffries and her motley crew, who provide sub rosa crime-solving assistance to their master, Inspector Witherspoon. These are delightful books, even if highly improbable with respect to the warm & mutually respectful relationship between the "upstairs" and "downstairs" characters. But if you can get past your compulsion for historical accuracy in that regard, you'll enjoy the stories, which relate the adventures of the Inspector's household staff as they assist him in solving crimes--totally unbeknownst to him. Mrs. Jeffries is a wonderful character; her nightly conversations with the Inspector over a glass of port are highly entertaining, since she uses these opportunities to gently implant in his head all the investigative strategies he probably wouldn't think of on his own. You'd think that this would make the Inspector a ridiculous character, but it doesn't. He is a man of such good will, innocence and charity that you can't help but like and admire him, if for no other reason than the egalitarian & open way in which he interacts with his help. The plots are simple but not excessively so, and the cast of clue-chasing, mystery-solving cooks, footmen, housemaids, neighbors and working class associates makes for a fun and enjoyable read every time.
S**S
IT WAS A GOOD STORY
I RECEIVED THIS ALONG WITH ANOTHER MP3 DISK. THIS ONE SEEMS TO BE IN GOD SHAPE AND I LISTENED TO IT WITH NO REAL PROBLEMS. IT WAS A GOOD STORY. ALWAYS SATISFIED WITH MY BLACKSTONE PURCHASES AND IF I HAVE A PROBLEM THEY ARE VERY PROMPT IN TAKING CARE OF IT
N**A
Excellent Victorian Mystery Series.
I started with the first book in the series and I am continuing to read my way through the long list in this series. Can't wait to read the next book. One of my favorites. If you like a good mystery, characters, plot. and writing in a different setting, try Mrs. Jeffries.
M**A
This was a gift, and the recipient really liked it.
This was a gift, and the recipient really liked it. I can't say more than that, because I didn't read it.
L**I
Number Twenty
I enjoyed this 20th story in the Mrs. Jeffries series. It kept my interest throughout. I "skip over the information about the characters as I know them already, but I understand the necessity of this for anyone who hasn't read previous stories. Noew reading #21 - "Mrs. JeffriesAppeals the Verdict".
D**R
wonderful series
I love the Mrs. Jeffries series and I have read them all more than once. I have never been disappointed in any of the books, and this one is just as good as the others. The series takes place in Victorian England. Mrs. Jeffries is the housekeeper to a homicide Inspector. Mrs. Jeffries and the rest of the household help their Inspector (unbeknownst to him) solve homicides. Very well written. I look forward to new books coming in the series. This is probably my very favorite book series.
J**É
Un Noel joyeux avec l’équipe de Mrs Jeffreys
Une victime odieuse et des suspects aussi teigneux et méchants que celui qui a été assassiné. L’inspecteur subi des pressions énormes pour résoudre le crime avant Noel . Lui qui ne revait que d’une période tranquile aupré# de lady Cannonberry.... mais le staff de la maison va s’empresser d’enquêter pour aider l’inspecteur à trouver son chemin
M**N
FUN
FUN AND GOOD READ
A**R
Best cozy mystery series ever!
My favourite cozy mystery series by far. The whole series is absolutely delightful! There are 41 books in the series, but I wish there were more!
R**N
Mrs Jeffries
I always enjoy reading these books,it's light entertainment,and sometimes makes you smile. I like that it is set in Victorian times... the only down side to all these books,is the sometime used American language,it certainly was NOT spoken in Victorian London!!!!
B**O
Arrived on time, in excellent conditioner, and as advertised.
Arrived on time, in excellent conditioner, and as advertised.
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