THE FOUR QUEENS OF CRIME brings legendary writers Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, and Margery Allingham to a house party where the host is murdered. The party is a gala to raise money for the Womenβs Volunteer Service.
The host is Baronet Sir Henry Heathcote. He died in the early morning after the gala β poisoned in the library.
The suspects: his family, the staff, and a few important guests.
Detective Chief Inspectors Lilian Wyles and Richard Davidson from Scotland Yard arrive on the scene. Due to the victimβs high rank, the powers that be would like this case swiftly handled.
DCI Wyles and her colleague interviewed everyone. Theyβre having a hard time narrowing down the suspects; too many people have a motive. DCI Wyles believes itβs time to enlist the crime writers to help them solve the murder.
THE FOUR QUEENS OF CRIME is the first book in a series featuring DCI Lilian Wyles, the first woman detective chief inspector. DCI Lilian Wyles is a historic figure. I love how the mystery writers were written into this detective novel; itβs such a clever hook. This book highlights the power of feminism and women working together. Iβm eager to read the next book in the series.
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