Abigail Sommers has aspirations beyond being a housewife and mother, but her dogged determination is fast making her enemies who will do anything to destroy her.
The Albion Industries' trade fair is meant to be her time to shine, but a saboteur is on the loose trying to ruin everything Abigail has built for herself. Her only hope is to turn to an old friend, Clara Fitzgerald, and ask for help. But before Clara can get to the bottom of the mystery, sabotage turns into murder and now no one is safe. Just who is plunging the trade fair into chaos and why do they feel betrayed? Can Clara prevent further disaster, or will Abigail pay the ultimately price for her rise to glory? Murder and Mascara is the ninth novel in this cosy, entertaining, historical murder mystery series by Evelyn James. If you love engaging, quick-witted, no-nonsense female heroines solving dastardly, mind-boggling murders - and doing it all while armed with no more than a sharp hatpin or fire poker - then you'll love Evelyn James' page-turning, 1920s, detective series. Buy Murder and Mascara to start your sleuthing adventure with Clara today. What readers are saying about the Clara Fitzgerald Mysteries "...love the Clara Fitzgerald stories, waiting for the next one..." "Never fails to keep me happy this series - just a pleasure to read." "I really enjoy this series. The characters are brilliant and the roles they play. I am looking forward to the rest of the series. It so nice when there is lots to look forward to."