Miss Ashford Investigates

A beautiful French estate
A wedding
A murder
And a novice detective intent on solving her first case!

Fresh from teaching at her prestigious Swiss boarding school, Miss Atalanta Ashford suddenly finds herself the most eligible young lady in society when she inherits her grandfather’s substantial fortune. But with this fortune, and an elegant new Parisian home, comes a legacy passed down from grandfather to granddaughter...sleuthing discreetly for Europe’s elite.

This young lady isn’t one to back down from a challenge and Miss Ashford must depend on her sharp wit and charm to solve her first case, which takes her to the lush lavender fields of Provence and a wedding at the mansion of the Comte de Surmonne.

Now, as murder strikes twice, Atalanta will have to race to solve the case but will she be able to stop the blushing bride from facing a fatal ‘I do’?

Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent...

Book 1: Mystery in Provence
Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini
Book 3: A Fatal Invitation in Tuscany
Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg

‘Take me back to the mysteries of old...this talented and gifted author kept me entertained’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Loved the characters and loved the mystery too...Look forward to more in the series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An engaging and entertaining whodunnit with a likeable and feisty protagonist and a colourful cast of supporting characters in the most delicious settings’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Let the sleuthing begin and the twists and red herrings multiply ... Excellent read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Who doesn't want to be transported to a wonderful location for a thrilling murder mystery?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Fun, engaging and spirited’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Miss Atalanta Ashford is sightseeing near Venice when a mysterious veiled lady approaches her with the urgent request to look into her daughter's mysterious death on the idyllic Greek island of Santorini. Whilst working as a companion for the eminent Bucardi family, the unfortunate girl took a plunge from the dramatic cliffs during a walk alone. But is all as it seems?

Sailing to Santorini and going undercover as the new companion, Miss Ashford soon discovers that her client hasn't told her the full truth. Someone is watching her. Now she must unravel the mystery and prevent the breathtaking azure sea views from becoming the last she too will ever see...

Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent...

Book 1: Mystery in Provence
Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini
Book 3: A Fatal Invitation in Tuscany
Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg

‘The story provided the kind of escapism that I would expect from reading a cosy mystery...It did remind me a little bit of Agatha Christie too!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Real escapism...for me the book was an absolute win’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An absolute pleasure to read...I definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a cosy mystery’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Vivian Conroy creates a cozy mystery that will bring readers into her colorful world and a mystery that needs to be solved’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Very much in the style of Agatha Christie, the story twists and turns, with no one being who they first appear to be. I found myself suspicious of everyone right until the very, satisfying, end! Fabulous’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Allowed me to thoroughly enjoy my arm-chair traveler experience to both Venice and Santorini...You'll hear, see, and smell the noises, voices, vivid blues of the sea, and aroma of the flowers. All without leaving home!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

An escape to Tuscany
An unexpected invitation
A murder at midnight...

When novice detective Atalanta Ashford is whisked away to Italy by her friend, race car driver Raoul Lemont, she anticipates a happy holiday under the Tuscan sun. But a chance meeting on the Orient Express with Italian heiress Catharina Lanetti leads to a party invitation...and front row seats for a mysterious murder!

With their new friend under suspicion Atalanta and Raoul set to work trying to discover who really murdered Catharina’s father. But with more than half a dozen suspects – all with compelling motive – Atalanta may just be facing her toughest case yet!

Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent...
Book 1: Mystery in Provence
Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini
Book 3: A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany
Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg

‘A lovely cosy crime story set in Tuscany – all gorgeous landscapes and beautiful light.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A great mystery and fast read! ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Orient Express, 1930, amateur-sleuth, cozy-mystery, race-car-driver, country-estate, inheritance, family-dynamics, family-drama, family-business, murder, murder-investigation, secrets, lies...’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So much vintage goodness!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Likeable characters, excellent storytelling, and an interesting murder mystery to keep one guessing till the end.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

November 1930.

After accepting an invitation to attend the ballet in snowy Salzburg, Miss Atalanta Ashford is shocked when a convicted jewel thief is found dead in the concert hall where the theft occurred a decade ago.

Did he return to the scene of the crime because he wanted to prove his innocence? Is the real culprit among the high-society guests? In her quest for the truth, Atalanta uncovers dangerous secrets about the European elite that put her own life in mortal danger...

The smell of Glühwein and spiced Lebkuchen from the Austrian winter markets fill the air, but for Atalanta there’s an intriguing puzzle to be solved in this cosy historical mystery for 2024.