The Mystery of Ruby's Smoke (Large Print): 3 (Ruby Dove Mysteries)

Someone is a spy. Someone is a thief. Someone is about to become a murderer. Autumn in Oxford 1935. Passing exams is the least of Ruby and Finas worries as they return to their beloved Quenby College. A thief lurks amongst the students and faculty and when an infamous guest lecturer keels over at the Deans sherry party Fina is shocked to find herself the prime suspect. Determined to clear her friends name Ruby launches into a hunt for a murderer that takes her to secret college boltholes dubious pawnshops and a red-hot jazz club. At least she has allies she can trust - until a coded letter arrives warning Ruby and Fina that one of their friends is not what they seem... Will the pair evade the spy and find the killer in time to save Fina from the gallows? If you like cozy historical mysteries with a twist then youll love Rose Donovans fashion-spy-amateur sleuth heroes Ruby Dove and Fina Aubrey-Havelock.