‘Once I started, I didn’t want to stop — completely addictive, supremely clever and fabulous from cover to cover.’ Jonathan Whitelaw, award-winning author of The Village Hall Vendetta
‘I raced through this brilliant murder mystery in a single weekend, frequently laughing out loud and enjoying every minute of it! Clever, suspenseful, and utterly engaging, Victoria Dowd’s books are my favourite in the genre, and her latest is another perfect ice-cold gem.’ Philippa East, Dagger shortlisted author of Little White Lies
‘Simply superb. This is the kind of book about which it is sometimes claimed “They don't write ’em like this anymore”. Fortunately for all us mystery fiends, Victoria Dowd does.’ Tom Mead, author of Death and the Conjuror and The Murder Wheel
‘This is a perfect winter read. Cold, dark, very puzzling and above all, funny. I love the Smart Women and the way they dice with death. More from Victoria, please!’ S.J. Bennett, bestselling author of The Windsor Knot
‘Dark, witty and whipsmart, Victoria Dowd brings Golden Age mystery bang up to date with intrigue, sass and twists you will not see coming!’ Sam Blake, bestselling author shortlisted for Irish Crime Novel of the Year.
‘Fiendishly clever, tightly-plotted and deliciously sharp, this is Victoria Dowd at her very best. A perfect Christmas read.’ Eleni Kyriacou, author of The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou