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World's End Bureau Mystery : A World’s End Bureau Mystery - Alys Clare

World's End Bureau Mystery

By: Alys Clare

Hardcover | 1 June 2019

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A clever plot, two engaging sleuths, plenty of period ambience, and a satisfying ending make this a fine choice for all mystery collections Booklist

Introducing private investigators Lily Raynor and Felix Wilbraham in the first of the brand-new World's End Bureau Victorian mystery series.

London, 1880. "I'm dreadfully afraid someone is threatening to kill my wife ..." When accounts clerk Ernest Stibbins approaches the World's End investigation bureau with wild claims that his wife Albertina has been warned by her spirit guides that someone is out to harm her, the bureau's owner Lily Raynor and her new employee Felix Wilbraham are initially sceptical. How are the two private enquiry agents supposed to investigate threats from beyond the grave?

But after she attends a s ance at the Stibbins family home, Lily comes to realize that Albertina is in terrible danger. And very soon so too is Lily herself ...

Industry Reviews
A marvelous addition to Clare's varied repertoire of historical mysteries introduces two captivating new detectives and features a surprising denouement * Kirkus Reviews *
Impressive . the solid plotting, colorful Victorian settings, and fun detective duo bode well for future instalments * Publishers Weekly *
A clever plot, two engaging sleuths, plenty of period ambience, and a satisfying ending make this a fine choice for all mystery collections * Booklist *
The author's writing style, likable characters, and intriguing plot will draw in readers. Lily and Felix are both well-rounded, complex characters with interesting backstories. The plot is multifaceted and will keep readers engaged. Recommended for historical and traditional mystery lovers * Library Journal *

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