Murder at Merry Beggars Hall

A society dressmaker becomes an unlikely detective in this 1920s country house mystery, where Jemima Flowerday's commission to create three gowns for Lady Hamlash at Merry Beggars Hall quickly turns from fashion to felony. When a murder disrupts the Christmas season in deepest Suffolk, Jemima must combine her observational skills from dressmaking with her growing talent for investigation to uncover the truth. The crumbling stately home setting provides the perfect backdrop for secrets and suspicion, where every character has motives hidden beneath their elegant facades.

What makes this historical mystery compelling is its unique protagonist—a working woman relying on her craft for both income and insight in a world of aristocratic privilege. Jemima's practical concerns about making ends meet ground the story in real-world stakes beyond the central crime. Readers who appreciate character-driven whodunits with strong female leads and rich period atmosphere will find themselves thoroughly engaged. The combination of fashion detail and forensic observation creates a fresh take on the classic country house murder that keeps you guessing until the final stitch.