{"title":"Kate Shackleton Mysteries","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kate-shackleton-mysteries-6-books-collection-set-frances-brody-paperback","title":"Kate Shackleton Mysteries 6 Books Collection Set by Frances Brody - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDying In The Wool\u003cbr\u003eA Medal For Murder\u003cbr\u003eMurder In The Afternoon\u003cbr\u003eA Woman Unknown\u003cbr\u003eMurder on a Summer's Day\u003cbr\u003eDeath of an Avid Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9789124110147\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Piatkus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into 1920s Yorkshire with the Kate Shackleton Mysteries 6 Books Collection Set by Frances Brody. This brand-new paperback bundle gathers six cosy crime novels following amateur sleuth Kate Shackleton as she unravels murders and long-buried secrets across the county's mills, moors and grand estates. Perfect for fans of classic British detective fiction and anyone building a complete crime collection, this set delivers clever plotting, warm characterisation and a resourceful heroine readers keep returning to, book after book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe series opens with Dying In The Wool, where quiet Bridgestead hides a mill owner's disappearance Kate must solve before a family wedding. A Medal For Murder sends Kate to Harrogate after a pawn-shop robbery turns sinister, drawing her into a theatre troupe and a body in a doorway. Murder In The Afternoon sees young Harriet and her brother turn to Kate when their father is found dead beside a quarry, only for his body to vanish. In A Woman Unknown, a suspicious husband hires Kate to trail his secretive wife, whose absences collide with murder at a Leeds hotel. Murder on a Summer's Day sends Kate to Bolton Abbey to trace a missing Maharajah and a priceless diamond. Finally, Death of an Avid Reader draws Kate into the Leeds Library, where a search for a long-lost daughter uncovers old scandal and fresh murder. Across all six novels, Brody combines meticulous period detail with tightly woven plots for an immersive whodunit experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete story arc:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six novels covering the earliest Kate Shackleton mysteries in one paperback set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtmospheric setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richly researched 1920s Yorkshire backdrops, from mill villages to grand estates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompelling heroine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kate Shackleton is a resourceful, relatable amateur sleuth loved by cosy crime fans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat value collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six books together, ideal for binge-reading the series in order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thoughtful present for mystery readers and historical fiction fans alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to carry for travel, commuting or bedside reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrances Brody is the pen name of English novelist and playwright Frances McNeil, born and raised in Leeds, Yorkshire, with a degree in English literature and history from the University of York. Before writing novels, she wrote plays and stories for BBC radio and touring theatre companies. Her Kate Shackleton series has been shortlisted for the Mary Higgins Clark Award and the Edgar Award, drawing on her deep knowledge of Yorkshire to bring authentic period detail to every mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix gripping, character-driven mysteries in one convenient paperback set, perfect for readers who love clever plotting, atmospheric 1920s Yorkshire settings, rich period detail, and a warm, resourceful heroine worth rooting for from the very first page right through to the last thrilling chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover image shown reflects the UK ISBN edition; please allow for minor cover variation on dispatch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frances Brody","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42810743619821,"sku":"VRT-12659","price":15.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/kate-shackleton-mysteries-6-books-collection-set-frances-brody-paperback.jpg?v=1784313409"},{"product_id":"kate-shackleton-mysteries-7-book-collection-set-frances-brody-paperback","title":"Kate Shackleton Mysteries 7 Book Collection Set by Frances Brody - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDying in the Wool\u003cbr\u003e\nA Medal for Murder\u003cbr\u003e\nMurder in the Afternoon\u003cbr\u003e\nA Woman Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\nMurder on a Summer's Day\u003cbr\u003e\nDeath of an Avid Reader\u003cbr\u003e\nA Death in the Dales\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN (Set): 9789124290214\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Piatkus (Little, Brown Book Group)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEscape to 1920s Yorkshire with the Kate Shackleton Mysteries 7 Book Collection Set by bestselling author Frances Brody. This complete paperback bundle gathers seven addictive, atmospheric whodunits featuring Kate Shackleton, a war widow turned amateur sleuth with a keen eye, a camera, and a talent for uncovering secrets polite society would rather keep buried. Blending golden-age plotting with real post-war social history, these cosy crime novels are perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Jacqueline Winspear and Nicola Upson. A brilliant value gift set or bookshelf staple for any historical mystery lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet across 1920s Yorkshire, this collection follows Kate Shackleton, a First World War widow and daughter of a police superintendent, as she turns her sharp instincts and photographic eye into a career as an amateur investigator. Dying in the Wool opens the series in Bridgestead, where a mill owner's decade-old disappearance hides dangerous family secrets. A Medal for Murder pulls Kate into a Harrogate theatre robbery-turned-murder, while Murder in the Afternoon sends her to a Yorkshire Dales quarry village to solve a vanishing body. In A Woman Unknown, a wife's suspicious errands spiral into the murder of a disgraced banker, and Murder on a Summer's Day sees Kate tracing a missing Maharajah from the Bolton Abbey estate. Death of an Avid Reader is set in Leeds's historic subscription library, where a hidden daughter and a supposed ghost collide with a very real crime, and A Death in the Dales takes Kate to Langcliffe to re-examine an old pub murder that still haunts the village. Each novel stands alone, so readers can dip in anywhere, yet familiar faces such as ex-policeman Jim Sykes and housekeeper Mrs Sugden return throughout, deepening the sense of community across the series. Frances Brody's meticulous research into 1920s mill towns, spa towns and country estates gives every mystery genuine texture, while Kate's evolving independence as a woman rebuilding her life after war gives the series real emotional weight beneath the clever plotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete run of seven paperback Kate Shackleton mysteries in one convenient, great-value set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic 1920s Yorkshire setting with rich social history woven into every plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA resourceful, independent heroine ideal for fans of Agatha Christie and Jacqueline Winspear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach book stands alone, so readers can start anywhere in the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraised by critics and shortlisted for the Mary Higgins Clark Award.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ready-made gift set for cosy crime lovers, book clubs, or long-term readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrances Brody is the pen name of English novelist and playwright Frances McNeil, born and still living in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Before the Kate Shackleton series, she wrote extensively for BBC radio and touring theatre companies, and her play Jehad was nominated for a Time Out Award. Frances studied English Literature and History at the University of York and Ruskin College, Oxford. 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