Mrs Jeffries Sweeps the Chimney

A dead man dressed like a vicar is propped against a church wall, clutching the address of a dilapidated cottage that''s abandoned - except for a human skeleton inside. Inspector Witherspoon''s only prayer is to seek the counsel of his housekeeper and secret weapon, Mrs. Jeffries - who proves that a great crimesolver''s work is never done.

Praise for the Mrs Jeffries Mysteries:

''It''s murder most English all the way!'' The Literary Times

''Fascinating murder mystery . . . wit and style . . . a winning series. Mrs. Jeffries is the Miss Marple of Victorian Mystery'' The Paperback Forum