Mrs. Jeffries takes the stage Book

A blend of the genres most frequently requested by library patrons. Consisting of one Mystery, one Romance, one Western, and one General Fiction or Nonfiction title each month, this series is aimed at pleasing a wide readership -- including young adult readers.It was a most peculiar murder. A man's body was found in the canal -- but the evidence showed that he had drowned in a bathtub. A theater critic known for his savage reviews, the victim had a full cast of enemies. While Inspector Witherspoon scoured the theater, Mrs. Jeffries uncovered the critic's secret past -- a real-life drama more compelling than any stage play. Mrs. Jeffries keeps house for Inspector Witherspoon, and keeps him on his toes. Everyone's awed by his Scotland Yard successes -- but they don't know about his secret weapon.