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Agatha Christie's cherished housekeeper, Phyllida Bright, not only keeps the celebrated author's home running smoothly, but she has also proven herself an accomplished sleuth. So when a murderer brings mayhem to a wedding, in this USA Today bestselling series' latest installment, she's on hand...

In England's stately manor houses, murder is not generally a topic for polite conversation. Mallowan Hall, home to Agatha Christie and her husband, Max, is the exception. And housekeeper Phyllida Bright delights in discussing gory plot details with her friend and employer . . . The neighboring village of Listleigh has also become a hub of grisly goings-on, thanks to a Murder Fête organized to benefit a local orphanage.

As Paris rediscovers its joie de vivre, Tabitha Knight, recently arrived from Detroit for an extended stay with her French grandfather, is on her own journey of discovery. Thanks to her neighbor and friend Julia Child, another ex-pat who's fallen head over heels for Paris, Tabitha is learning how to cook for her Grandpere and Oncle Rafe and Tabitha's sojourn is proving thoroughly delightful. That is, until the cold December day they return to Julia's building and learn that a body has been found in the cellar.

Tucked away among Devon's rolling green hills, Mallowan Hall combines the best of English tradition with the modern conveniences of 1930. Housekeeper Phyllida Bright, as efficient as she is personable, manages the large household with an iron fist in her very elegant glove. In one respect, however, Mallowan Hall stands far apart from other picturesque country houses. The manor is home to archaeologist Max Mallowan and his famous wife, Agatha Christie.

While her famous employer is happily back home at Mallowan Hall, wrestling with her Belgian detective's dilemma on board the Orient Express, Phyllida Bright 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. What she does observe at the party is that Genevra craves attention, in contrast to her shy sister Ethel.

The graceful domes of Sacre Coeur, the imposing cathedral of Notre Dame, the breathtaking Tour Eiffel . . . Paris is overflowing with stunning architecture. Yet for Tabitha Knight, the humble building that houses the Cordon Bleu cooking school, where her friend Julia studies, is just as notable. Tabitha is always happy to sample Julia's latest creation and try to recreate dishes for her Grand-pere and Oncle Rafe.

"A murder will occur tonight at Beecham House . . ." Who could resist such a compelling invitation? Of course, the murder in question purports to be a party game, and Phyllida looks forward to using some of the deductive skills she has acquired thanks to her employer, Mrs. Agatha, who is unable to attend in person. The hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Wokesley, are new to the area, and Phyllida gladly offers their own overwhelmed housekeeper some guidance while events get underway. Family friends have been enlisted to play the suspects, and Mr. Wokesley excels in his role of dead body.

Housekeeper Phyllida Bright is quite in her element at Mallowan Hall, the charming English manor that she keeps in tip-top shape. By contrast, the bustling metropolis of London, where her famed employer Agatha Christie has temporarily relocated, leaves Phyllida a bit out of her depth. Not only must she grapple with a limited staff, but Phyllida also has to rein in a temperamental French cook who has the looks of Hercule Poirot, but none of the charm.

If there's one art the French have mastered as well as fine cuisine, it's haute couture. Tabitha and Julia are already accustomed to sampling the delights of the former. Now fashion is returning to the forefront in Paris, as the somber hues of wartime are replaced by vibrant colors and ultra-feminine silhouettes. Tabitha and Julia join a friend for a private showing at an exclusive fashion atelier, Maison Lannet. The event goes well, but when Tabitha returns later that evening to search for a lost glove, she finds the lights still on—and the couturier dead, strangled by a length of lace.

Große Aufregung im Haus von Agatha Christie - Phyllida Bright, ihre charmante Hausdame, ist Organisatorin der diesjährigen Wohltätigkeitveranstaltung Mord Festival, bei der die beste Kurzgeschichte einer Schar angehender Krimiautor:innen ausgelobt wird. Als beim Cocktail-Empfang ein Gast tot zusammenbricht, ist Phyllidas besonderer Spürsinn geweckt: Ehrgeiz als Motiv? Nun, dann könnte jeder der Anwesenden der Mörder sein, schließlich sind alle Gäste Experten in Sachen Mord. Wie gut, dass die charismatische Phyllida bestens vernetzt ist mit der Dienerschaft aus der Umgebung.

Nella vita della governante Phyllida Bright ogni cosa sembra sotto controllo: non solo perché le stanze di Mallowan Hall, la bellissima dimora tra le verdi colline del Devonshire dove presta servizio, sono sempre perfettamente pulite e in ordine, ma soprattutto perché la padrona di casa, moglie dell'archeologo Max Mallowan e sua più cara amica e confidente, è Agatha Christie, giallista celebre in tutto il mondo.

Eine Schar Festtagsgäste hat sich für drei Tage in Mallowan Hall eingefunden. Das versteckt in den Hügeln von Devonshire liegende Anwesen gehört der berühmten Schriftstellerin Agatha Christie. Doch den Haushalt führt die energische Phyllida Bright, und sie ist es auch, die am ersten Morgen der Festlichkeiten in der Bibliothek einen fremden Toten findet. Sie weiß, dass Aufsehen unbedingt zu vermeiden ist und die örtliche Polizei zur Umständlichkeit neigt.