Murder Most British

The Secret Detective Agency, Book 3

By: Helena Dixon

Narrated by: Kristin Atherton

A totally addictive cozy historical English murder mystery

Big Ben chiming in the distance, chilly walks along the river Thames, cocktails at the Ritz… and a government secretary dead? Only Jane Treen can solve the case!

London, 1941. Miss Jane Treen is faced with another mysterious disappearance within her Secret Detective Agency’s team. Tabitha Moore, a government typist, was on her way to meet Jane with vital information about some secret codes. But she didn’t turn up for work and has seemingly vanished without trace. Then Jane and her colleague, handsome codebreaker Arthur Cilento, receive a call: a body has been found, and it matches Tabitha’s description…

It quickly becomes clear that Tabitha’s death was not due to ongoing air raids on the city: the silk scarf tied tightly around her neck suggests otherwise. The prime suspect is Tabitha’s fiancé Leo Cavendish, a dashing government official, but there are plenty of others with a motive too. Jane and Arthur scrutinise those around Tabitha at work and at home, including a charming newsreader reporting on government affairs, a jealous pianist in love with Leo, and a known womaniser and gambler fond of causing trouble.

Together, Jane, Arthur and her fluffy ginger cat Marmaduke hole up in her London townhouse, with black coffee in plentiful supply and a roaring fire in the grate. But just as they begin to piece together the puzzle, someone else is found dead. It’s clear they need to step up and catch the killer on the loose in the big smoke, before it’s their turn next…

If you love twisty crime novels, top-secret intrigue and the very best of Golden Age mysteries, then you will adore Helena Dixon’s totally gripping cozy novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Verity Bright!

©2025 Helena Dixon (P)2025 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Great plot!

Welcome back Kristin Atherton! So much better with Ms Atherton’s voice. Look forward to more escapades with Jane, Author & Benson.

Story was good but the narrator was awful.

As a big fan of the author. But choosing this narrator made the story difficult to enjoy. Monotone or unenthusiastic reader makes you wonder why should I get into the story if she isn’t ?

Total quality!!! Writing and narration

This may be the best narration I've ever heard in an audiobook. She was excellent in her delivery--created and sustained characters and excitement.
The story was excellent as well. I will look for more from Helena Dixon (author) and Kristen Atherton (narrator).

4.5

This was more like a 4.5 stars for me, but I rounded up because I love this series so much. This me was a bit predictable at times, including I realized who the villain was as soon as we met them. Also, this possible love blooming between the main characters is kind of dragging IF it develops into anything. Either get on with it or stop dropping little tidbits here and there. I also hope we find out more about Arthur and Jane themselves in the next book.

finished in one day!

I loved the series. the narrator was amazing and really brought the characters to life. Great story line and depiction of time.