Babs BookMark Issue 1 | Page 5

On the Cover Emily Brightwell Come meet Emily Brightwell Scotland Yard Inspector Witherspoon helped by household staff led by housekeeper Mrs Jeffries in Victorian England mysteries. Currently there are 36 books in the series. The latest release is MRS. JEFFRIES AND THE THREE WISE WOMEN Christopher Gilhaney isn't a popular man, and he proves why when he insults every guest at Abigail Chase's dinner party. When Gilhaney is shot dead under the cover of the night's fireworks, his murder is deemed a robbery gone wrong. Six weeks later, the case is unsolved, and Inspector Witherspoon is called to find the killer – quickly! With Christmas almost here, Inspector Witherspoon and everyone in his household is upset at the possibility of having to cancel their holiday plans to solve a case that seems impossible. Only Luty Belle, Ruth, and Mrs. Goodge refuse to give up. They must use all of their persuasive powers to get the others on board, because these three wise women know justice doesn't take time off for Christmas.