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The Clara Fitzgerald Mysteries
Evelyn James

Memories of the Dead

Memories of the Dead

Book 1

Brighton 1920

Clara is called upon to unmask a charlatan clairvoyant and rapidly finds herself the prime suspect in the woman's murder.

Carnival of Criminals

Carnival of Criminals

Book 4

Brighton 1920

The carnival is in town with an Egyptian mummy on display. What does a crumbling relic have to do with an old disappearance?

Grave Suspicions of Murder

Grave Suspicions of Murder

Book 7

Brighton 1921

Isaac Graves' untimely death was blamed on overwork, until rumours circulate that he was murdered. Was he secretly killed?

The Green Jade Dragon

The Green Jade Dragon

Book 10

Brighton 1921

A mysterious theft leads Clara into dangerous territory, as she finds herself once more confronted with by Brilliant Chang.

Flight of Fancy

Flight of Fancy

Book 2

Brighton 1920

The engaging pilot Captain O'Harris needs to know the truth about a family mystery, but can Clara bring herself to reveal secrets that might hurt him?

Mistletoe and Murder

Mistletoe and Murder

Book 5

London 1920

Clara's Christmas plans have to be cancelled when she gets a plea for help from a woman who believes she is about to be murdered.

The Woman Died Thrice

The Woman Died Thrice

Book 8

Brighton 1921

When someone tries to kill the hated Mrs Hunt not just once, but three times Clara has her work cut out to find the culprit.

The Monster at the Window

The Monster at the Window

Book 11

Brighton 1921

Oliver comes knocking on Clara's door convinced he has seen a man rise from the grave. Can Clara unravel an undead mystery?

Murder in Mink

Murder in Mink

Book 3

Brighton 1920

Cousin Andrew is getting married, that is until a woman claiming to be his first wife interrupts his nuptials with murderous consequences.

The Poison Pen

The Poison Pen

Book 6

Brighton 1921

Someone is writing nasty letters. Clara is determined to hunt down the culprits before they can cause real harm.

Murder and Mascara

Murder and Mascara

Book 9

Brighton 1921

The death of an Albion Industries salesgirl in Brighton has Clara wondering if an old friend could be a murderer.

Murder on the Mary Jane

Murder on the Mary Jane

Book 12

Brighton 1921

When her New Year's Eve celebrations are interrupted by a murder, Clara must solve the crime as the clock ticks down.

Clara Fitzgerald is a private detective working in 1920s Brighton, England.

Using her quick wits and dogged determination she solves mysteries alongside the police.

Whether it is a despicable murder or a missing dog, Clara is on the case armed with her trusty hatpin and, occasionally, the fireside poker.

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