{"product_id":"two-truths-and-a-murder-isbn-9781496742780","title":"Two Truths and a Murder","description":"\u003cb\u003eAgatha Christie’s trusted housekeeper, Phyllida Bright, has become an amateur sleuth in her own right, using her little grey cells to solve crimes. When a party game leads to murder, she decides to crash the investigation in this latest sparkling mystery from Colleen Cambridge.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile her famous employer is happily back home at Mallowan Hall, wrestling with her Belgian detective’s dilemma on board the Orient Express, Phyllida is finding her local renown as a sleuth has put her in high demand. A distraught Vera Rollingbroke suspects her husband of infidelity and has invited Phyllida to a dinner party to observe his behavior, particularly in regard to one Genevra Blastwick.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat she does observe at the party is that Genevra craves attention, in contrast to her shy sister Ethel. Genevra introduces a game called Two Truths and a Lie, and one of her questionable statements is that she once witnessed a murder. At this bold claim, the guests react with disbelief and pepper her with questions. Genevra remains cagey, withholding details, but insists this is not her lie.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe next morning Phyllida learns poor Ethel was purposely run down by a motorcar the previous night while inexplicably walking home alone from the party. She fears Genevra may have been the target, which means someone at the party is a killer—twice over. A chilling thought. With Genevra in potential danger—and Inspector Cork proceeding ponderously as usual—Phyllida takes it upon herself to unmask the killer. With two murders to solve, she will need to grill Genevra and the guests as well as re-examine any past sudden deaths or disappearances. And if she’s smart, she’ll look twice before crossing the road . . .\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Colleen Cambridge’s Phyllida Bright Mysteries\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Jaunty…Like its predecessors, this frothy fair-play mystery is a cut above the standard, with just enough wit and well-drawn characters to make an impression. Series fans will be delighted.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder Takes the Stage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A clever and delicious spin on one of Christie’s better known works\u003ci\u003e, The A.B.C. Murders. \u003c\/i\u003eExactly one year ago, I opined that Cambridge’s previous installment in the series,\u003ci\u003e Murder by Invitation Only, \u003c\/i\u003e'straddles the line between historical fiction and intricate, Christie-esque suspense quite well, without the cloying cutesiness that can sometimes plague mysteries on the cozier side of things. And Phyllida Bright is simply a gem.' I stand by that assertion 100%.\"\u003cb\u003e —Bruce Tierney, \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder Takes the Stage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The result is her most ingeniously plotted case.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder Takes the Stage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Imagine a real-life version of the board game Clue, orchestrated in the manner of Agatha Christie and set in the English countryside…the redoubtable Phyllida grows more confident and skilled with each installment. \u003ci\u003eMurder by Invitation Only \u003c\/i\u003estraddles the line between historical fiction and intricate, Christie-esque suspense quite well, without the cloying cutesiness that can sometimes plague mysteries on the cozier side of things. And Phyllida Bright is simply a gem.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—BookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Utterly charming…Cambridge also does an excellent job of creating a cast of suitably quirky suspects and side-characters. Many of Phyllida and Christie’s conversations provide a delightful touch of metatextuality, which should amuse fans of the real Christie.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Historical Novel Society \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder by Invitation Only\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hardcore Christie fans will relish this solid…closed-circle mystery.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder by Invitation Only\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cambridge weaves in just the right amount of historical detail and references to classic Christie novels while placing Phyllida and her intelligent sleuthing skills front and center…Fans of traditional mysteries will appreciate the author’s sometimes tongue-in-cheek adherence to the conventions of the genre, particularly the denouement where all is revealed. Dame Agatha would be proud.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eA Trace of Poison\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cambridge balances \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e–style period charm with a tight plot that twists and turns right until the end, with utter believability…The real-life historical players make only brief cameos, but Cambridge creates such a compelling cast of fictional characters that they are hardly missed. Reminiscent of Jessica Ellicott’s ‘Beryl \u0026amp; Edwina’ series, this novel will please readers with itshistorical world and a plot that would satisfy Poirot.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eA Trace of Poison\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cambridge takes inspiration from several of Christie’s most celebrated novels in devising her agreeably intricate plot.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eA Trace of Poison\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Charmingly told, with a full upstairs-downstairs cast of guests and servants, \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonderful mystery by Colleen Cambridge…Fans of Agatha Christie, historical fiction and fierce female leads are all sure to enjoy \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall.” \u003cb\u003e—Shelf Awareness \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It’s obvious Cambridge had a blast writing the book, set in 1930s Devonshire, and her fun is infectious. Phyllida is a confident first-time detective, modeling herself on her hero, Christie’s Hercule Poirot, who outshines all suitors who have come her way. Phyllida’s smarts and assurance don’t save her from making mistakes, some of which delay solving the case. Paced at a gallop, it’s an entertaining read. Recommended.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Historical Novel Society \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Two words describe this book: absolutely delicious…\u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e is a near-perfect traditional mystery.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—First Clue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] solid series launch from Cambridge…Readers will want to see more of the clever Phyllida.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An entertaining whodunnit.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Toronto.com \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Colleen Cambridge has done her homework on English society and provides us with a clear picture of her characters, where they live, and how they act. She does well at capturing the era with all the right language and dialects. It’s a good cozy to read with a cup of tea on the patio.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—New York Journal of Books \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A delicious combination of \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e and a meta-play on a Christie novel (obviously, \u003ci\u003eThe Body in the Library\u003c\/i\u003e). The \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e bit is Cambridge’s attention to 1920's domestic detail and the way Mrs. Bright runs the household...Agatha Christie the character plays a very peripheral part in the proceedings, but Agatha Christie the writer haunts every page of this delightful book that both pays homage to the Queen of Crime, but also embroiders on her work with a fresh character and a fresh look at a part of her life. This is a wonderful series debut.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Mystery Scene Magazine \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What if Agatha Christie’s housekeeper was the best detective of all? In this delightful book, she is! You will love watching Phyllida spot the clues the authorities miss when a dead body shows up in Agatha’s library. An outstanding start to what promises to be a winning new series.\"\u003cb\u003e —Victoria Thompson, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eMurder on Wall Street \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cambridge pens a thoroughly intriguing mystery, told in a unique manner from the perspective of the staff belowstairs rather than the upper class above, in this splendid first installment in a new series. Her heroine, Phyllida Bright, is the confident, shrewd, and eminently capable housekeeper for none other than the grand dame of mystery herself—Agatha Christie—and a great admirer of Christie’s fictional detective Poirot, whose methods she seeks to emulate. Fans of Tessa Arlen and Jennifer Ashley will be delighted.” \u003cb\u003e—Anna Lee Huber, bestselling author of the Verity Kent Mysteries \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Agatha Christie’s indomitable and mysterious housekeeper Phyllida Bright takes on a killer in this exciting new series from Colleen Cambridge. Fans of historical mysteries—and Christie herself—will love this well-imagined homage, and the clever twists and numerous suspects will keep readers on their toes. I’m already looking forward to Phyllida’s next adventure!\" \u003cb\u003e—Erica Ruth Neubauer, author of the Jane Wunderly Mysteries \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Amazing period details, clever clues, and plot twists abound. Colleen Cambridge has fashioned a delightful mystery from beginning to end for Agatha Christie fans.\" \u003cb\u003e—D.E. Ireland, author of the Eliza Doolittle \u0026amp; Henry Higgins Mysteries \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] solid series launch…Readers will want to see more of the clever Phyllida.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eColleen Cambridge\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the American in Paris Mysteries, the Lincoln’s White House Mystery series, and the Phyllida Bright Mysteries, the first of which, \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall,\u003c\/i\u003e was an Agatha Award finalist and an Indie Next Pick. The first American in Paris Mystery, \u003ci\u003eMastering the Art of French Murder, \u003c\/i\u003ewas both an Indie Next Pick and a LibraryReads selection. An accomplished historian whose meticulously researched novels appeal to fans of historical fiction and mysteries alike, she also writes under the pennames C.M. Gleason, Colleen Gleason, and Alex Mandon. She lives in the Midwest and can be found online at ColleenCambridge.com.","brand":"Kensington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233805119717,"sku":"NP9781496742780","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496742780.jpg?v=1767743094","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/two-truths-and-a-murder-isbn-9781496742780","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}