Experience a gripping cosy crime mystery reminiscent of Downton Abbey meets Knives Out. Bestselling author Ross Montgomery introduces a thrilling new series featuring an unlikely sleuthing duo hunting a killer in a manor sealed against the end of the world.

The Plot

Cornwall, 1910. As Halley's Comet approaches, the Viscount of Tithe Hall feverishly seals the manor against the supposed apocalypse. However, the danger lies within. By morning, the pompous Viscount is found dead in his sealed study, murdered by his own ancestral crossbow.

The Sleuths

All suspicion falls on Stephen Pike, the newest under-butler, wrongly accused of a crime he didn't commit. His unexpected ally is Miss Decima Stockingham, the sharp, foul-mouthed 80-year-old family matriarch who relishes puzzles and chaos. Together, this mismatched pair must navigate secret passages and buried grudges to unmask the killer.

Key Features & Highlights

• A cosy crime mystery set in 1910 Cornwall.
• Features the unlikely sleuthing duo: under-butler Stephen Pike and matriarch Decima Stockingham.
• Part of The Stockingham & Pike Mysteries series (Book 1 of 2).
• Ingeniously plotted with highly addictive mystery.
• Written by Ross Montgomery, author of the BBC Radio 4 series.

Specifications

• Author: Ross Montgomery
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Print Length: 352 pages
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1405979283
• Dimensions: 129 x 24 x 197mm
• Weight: 260 g

Dive into this thrilling whodunnit filled with sharp dialogue and intricate plotting. Secure your copy of the first book in The Stockingham & Pike Mysteries today.