Murder in the Wings
by Amy Myers

All the world’s a stage . . . for murder!

Excitement is building for the first performance of Shakespeare’s As You Like It by the Merriday Players at the new outdoor theatre in the grounds of Tanton Towers. Happy Huffkin café owner Cara Shelley is delighted to provide the refreshments.

But there’s a hitch. Tensions are running high between the director of the play, Hannah Ashman, and members of the cast, all of whom are descendants of either Edward Merriday’s first or second wives. When Hannah collapses after the first performance, the Happy Huffkin comes under scrutiny, and Cara must unmask a cunning murderer lurking in the wings. Has a family feud that’s been running for over a hundred years finally got out of hand?

A contemporary Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie – with a splash of Bridgerton! This charming English cosy mystery series, full of engaging, eccentric characters and packed with red-herrings, is perfect for armchair sleuths.

Reviews

“Quirky characters and a small but lively group of suspects make for an entertaining mystery”

Kirkus Reviews on Murder at the Grotto

“For avid fans of proper British cozies”

Booklist on Murder at the Grotto

“Fans of classic British cozies will enjoy”

Booklist on Murder at Tanton Towers

“An enjoyable read with a bit of history, a touch of romance, and a tight circle of suspects”

Kirkus Reviews on Murder at Tanton Towers

“Gently paced and enjoyable . . . a promising start to a new series”

Mystery People on Murder at Tanton Towers

“Satisfying . . . Vividly portrayed characters and engaging plot twists”

Booklist on Death and the Singing Birds

“A touch of pathos, a troubled romance, and believable characters”

Kirkus Reviews on Death and the Singing Birds

“Convincing characters”

Publishers Weekly on Death and the Singing Birds

“Buoyantly amusing . . . fans will be pleased”

Publishers Weekly on Death at the Wychbourne Follies

“Myers has discovered a no-fail recipe for suspense as she dishes up another delectable cuisine-centric caper”

Booklist on Death at the Wychbourne Follies

Amy Myers

Amy Myers has written a wide range of novels, from crime to historical sagas to contemporary romance. She is also well known for her mystery short stories that have been published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and many anthologies.Her traditional and cozy mystery series include the Jack Colby, car detective mysteries, co-written with her husband, American-born car buff James Myers; the Auguste Didier series; the Tom Wasp, Victorian chimney sweep novels; the Marsh and Daughter mysteries; and the Nell Drury mysteries.

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Editions

Murder in the Wings by Amy Myers is available in the following formats

Hardback97814483176227th July 2026144 X 222mm224$29.99
Hardback97814483176227th July 2026144 X 222mm224£21.99
Ebook97814483176397th July 2026N/A224£12.99
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