A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany (Miss Ashford Investigates, Book 3)

Vivian Conroy

Apr 2023 · Miss Ashford Investigates Book 3 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

Agatha Christie meets Julie Caplin in this exciting new cosy crime series that captures the glamour of the 1930s with the gorgeous escapist destinations!

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

Readers are loving A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany:

‘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.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany is a cosy mystery read that you can easily finish in a day. Please leave it to Vivian Conroy to paint vivid imagery, luring the reader to a faraway land, going way back in time. This book possesses a well-paced plot centred around deceit, revenge, secrets and payback. The author has etched her signature style in revealing parts of the puzzle along the way with a practical yet, surprising ending. Thank you NetGally & HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, for an ARC.

A delightful 1930's mystery with the heroine escaping with her race car driver "friend" Raoul on a vacation in Tuscany. Of course along the way and on a train ride on the Orient Express, she encounters her new murder mystery!! Fun, intriguing and everything you want in historical mystery will keep you turning the pages until the end!! I cannot wait to read more!!!

About the author

Vivian Conroy is a multi-published mystery author with 25+ contracted titles. Away from writing, she enjoys hiking, crafting and spending too much time on Twitter where readers can connect with her under @VivWrites.