Emily Brightwell

While Inspector Witherspoon receives accolades and kudos for his Scotland Yard successes, his housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries, does a lion's share of the detection work. Original.

The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries

When a servant girl runs away and a missing brooch is found on a murdered woman, Inspector Witherspoon and his eagle-eyed housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries, search for clues. By the author of The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries. Original.

Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues

When Inspector Witherspoon's conniving nemesis finds himself facing a murder rap, Mrs. Jeffries and her upstairs/downstairs band of merry sleuths go hunting for the truth in this all-new installment of the beloved Victorian Mystery series. Former Inspector Nigel Nivens is desperate to get away from his current assignment in the East End of London but even his powerful family can't help him after he maliciously tried to hobble Witherspoon's last homicide investigation. But Nivens has a plan. After a particularly audacious robbery in Mayfair, Nivens arrests three members of a gang of robbers. He's made sure the charges against the three will stick as he's paid an informer to testify against the brothers when the case comes to court. The snitch, a nasty little fellow, lies his head off in court and the brothers are convicted. Unfortunately for Nivens, the snitch is murdered with a gun from the Niven's family home and there are witnesses who overheard Nivens threatening him (apparently, he wanted more than the few pounds Nivens paid him to lie). But the most damning evidence is that a pillow used to silence the shot is found in Niven's home. This time, Nivens knows he's in real trouble. The investigating officer as well as the rank and file constables working the case hate him and he's fairly sure they're not overly concerned with proving his innocence. Desperate and terrified, he does the only thing he can to save himself--he begs Inspector Witherspoon and Mrs. Jeffries for help. Despite finding Nigel Nivens truly odious, in the interest of justice Mrs. Jeffries and the Witherspoon household will have to catch the real killer to save the disgraced officer from the hangman's noose.

Mrs. Jeffries Demands Justice

Mrs. Jeffries, Inspector Witherspoon's secret weapon, helps to solve the mystery surrounding the death of train enthusiast Francis Humphreys who was murdered while his relatives and neighbors were over for tea. Original.

Mrs. Jeffries in the Nick of Time

Mrs. Jeffries Holds the Trump

Inspector Witherspoon is determined to trust his own instincts when it comes to the murder of a local publican, keeping Mrs. Jeffries in the dark about the case and upsetting the entire household staff, who hope that Witherspoon does not ruin his career before they can solve the case themselves. Original.

Mrs. Jeffries Stands Corrected

A businessman has been murdered - and it could be because he cheated his shareholders. The housekeeper's interest is piqued..and when it comes to catching killers, the smart money's on Mrs. Jeffries!

Mrs. Jeffries Takes Stock

When a member of the prestigious Hyde Park Literary Circle is murdered at a Jubilee Ball in honor of Queen Victoria, Mrs. Jeffries, the housekeeper for Inspector Witherspoon, promptly steps in to help solve the case. Original.

Mrs. Jeffries on the Ball

As her employer, Inspector Witherspoon, attempts to learn more about the apparent suicide of Harlan Westover, Mrs. Jeffries and her staff investigate the matter themselves, subtly pointing the inspector in the right direction.

Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case

Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard resorts once again to his housekeeping super-sleuth, Mrs. Jeffries, when a girl flower-peddler is killed on a foggy night in Victorian London. Original.

Mrs. Jeffries on the Trail

An otherwise lovable housekeeper, Minerva Kenny becomes the victim of the notorious William Barrett when he discovers her problem with cleptomania, and when the wicked man is killed, Minerva's only hope is in the sleuthing Mrs. Jeffries. Original.

Mrs. Jeffries Plays the Cook

Mrs. Jeffries, the housekeeper for Inspector Witherspoon, employs her keen skills of detection to solve the murder of Sir Edmund Leggett, who, after becoming the object of a disturbed young woman's affection, is found dead at his engagement party. Original.

Mrs. Jeffries Stalks the Hunter

A missing artist's model becomes the catalyst for a baffling mystery featuring Inspector Witherspoon's sleuthing housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries, in the latest offering of a popular Victorian mystery series. Original.

Mrs. Jeffries Reveals Her Art

More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA

Mrs. Jeffries Sweeps the Chimney

After a seance, during which her death is predicted, Mrs. Hodges dies mysteriously, and it is up to Mrs. Jeffries, the housekeeper for Inspector Witherspoon, to solve the crime. Original.

The Ghost and Mrs. Jeffries

When an unpopular theater critic is discovered drowned under suspicious circumstances, Mrs. Jeffries uncovers the victim's secret past and discovers a full cast of suspects. Original.

Mrs. Jeffries Takes the Stage

Scotland Yark Inspector Witherspoon, aided by his inimitable housekeeper (and ace detective) Mrs. Jeffries, probe the murder of shady businessman Harrison Nye and the disappearance of his maid. Original.

Mrs. Jeffries Pinches the Post

Aided by his sleuthing housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries, Inspector Witherspoon is called in by the Home Secretary to uncover the truth about the bludgeoning murder of Sir George Braxton, an investigation complicated by the victim's three daughters. Reprint.

Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight

Assigned to investigate the murder of Stephen Whitfield during a Yuletide celebration in West Brompton, Inspector Witherspoon is none too happy when Scotland Yard insists that the case be solved before Christmas, and his busy household staff puts their sleuthing talents to work to help him find the killer.

Mrs. Jeffries and the Feast of St. Stephen

Housekeeper Mrs. Jeffries must use all her extraordinary sleuthing skills when she is forced to take over an investigation when her employer, Scotland Yard Inspector Witherspoon, becomes a prime suspect in the murder of Peter Hornsley. Original.

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