In “ Mrs. Jeffries Speaks Her Mind,” eccentric Olive Kettering claimed someone wanted to harm her, but no one took her seriously. When she’s shot and killed, numerous suspects emerge, all wanting her dead. Mrs. Jeffries fearlessly speaks her mind in pursuit of justice, determined to solve the case and bring the killer to light. Mrs. Jeffries Forges Ahead

The readers of Inspector and Mrs Jeffries will see how people live in Victorian times in London. Also, I was so happy to see our old friends, Inspector Gerald Witherspoon, Mrs. Jeffries, and his staff and friends again! Constable Barnes sees housekeeper Mrs. Jeffries as the best detective he has ever known, but she refuses credit. What a treasure she is!

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Harriet Andover had no intention of dying young like her silly siblings had. She intended to outlive them and outdo them as she always had. But Harriet discovers that the best intentions can lead to murder when she is strangled inside her mansion with a house full of holiday guests. Inspector Nigel Nivens is in serious trouble – very serious trouble. If you’ve read the previous books, you know what a despicable piece of work he is. Now, there has been a heinous murder, and all of the evidence points to Nivens being the perpetrator. Nivens detests Inspector Witherspoon, yet now, not only his career but his life is in Witherspoon’s hands. LOVE IT! What I love about these books most of all is the feeling that this staff, as well as their neighbors who help "solve" the crimes, are family. They may not be related by blood, but they care for each other. They care for their employer so much that they risk their own safety at times to gather clues.

Mrs. Jeffries and her group are as well defined as necessary for their roles, right down to the little daughter of Betsy and Smythe. We learn new tidbits about most of the regulars. I did enjoy the emotions Witherspoon displays at times, especially regarding a certain hobby and his nightly sherry with Mrs. Jeffries. The Andovers and Marcella are not people I would care to know, but Daniel seemed to have potential. People can be surprising, however, and I had a change of heart about some of the characters by the end.The whodunnit mystery they are trying to solve revolves around the death of Dr Bartholomew Slocum. How did he die, and who did it? Each book will be like a great little game of Clue, with lots of suspects, clues, twists and turns.

The book starts out as suggested: cute, quirky, and intriguing. Immediately I liked Mrs. Jeffries. She’s sweet, clever, supportive. I didn’t know the other help had such a large role in solving the crimes, but delightfully they do, all bringing their individual traits to the table. The detective is subpar with his investigative technique and confidence, previously having been in the filing room for the majority of his career, but this only brings more charm to the story. The guilty party at the end doesn’t stand out much in personality; I wouldn’t have guessed them to be the killer, and motivation came toward the end anyway.In “ Mrs. Jeffries and the Missing Alibi”, Inspector Witherspoon is wrongly accused of murder and banned from an investigation by Scotland Yard. But, with his housekeeper and partner in crime, Mrs. Jeffries, by his side, they defy expectations and work tirelessly to clear his name. Mrs. Jeffries Stands Corrected In this Victorian mystery “ Mrs. Jeffries Rights a Wrong,” Thomas Mundy is murdered in London’s Wrexley Hotel. Inspector Witherspoon investigates and discovers Mundy has a dual reputation as both a charming businessman and a deceitful con man with enemies worldwide. Mrs. Jeffries and the team work together to identify who had the motive to end Mundy’s life. Mrs. Jeffries and the Three Wise Women It may be Inspector Witherspoon's life, but it is Mrs. Jeffries who really runs things. Not only is she the housekeeper who keeps life at home smooth running, she is also the one who seems to guide the Inspector in solving the mysteries that come his way. Nivens claims to be totally innocent but has no alibi for the time of the murder. He knows how unpopular he is; few cops would ever look beyond him to find who the real murderer is. When Gerald Witherspoon, accompanied by Constable Barnes, begins to investigate, Nivens doesn’t feel much hope; he has betrayed Witherspoon a couple times. Book 22 follows the investigation of banker Lawrence Boyd’s murder. With numerous suspects from upstairs and downstairs, Inspector Witherspoon relies on Mrs. Jeffries’ keen eye to identify the killer among enemies, including rivals, a housekeeper who lost money, and others who crossed paths with the victim. Mrs. Jeffries and the Feast of St. Stephen

I don't know if I will be able to find the other 33 books in the series, but I'm certainly going to read a great number of them! This book was well-written and witty. Mrs. Jeffries and the other servants in the house are likable characters, and readers will find themselves loving the bumbling Witherspoon just as much as they do.Well, Mr.Jeffries leads the dim witted Witherspoon to quite an obvious solution to poisoning of the thoroughly despicable Dr. Barthlomew Slocum. While Inspector displays his Victorian class prejudice, although devoid of evidence or any motive, Witherspoon decides that the murder is slocum’s cook , who apparently for some unknown reasons had left the employ of duke of Bedford to instead work for the doctor. It is now up to Mrs Jeffries to unearth the real identity of the killer. As Mrs. Jeffries, the staff, and their friends began to talk with their sources and chat up neighbors, they found out some remarkable things about the Andover family members and Marcella. Some things were funny, such as Percy’s attitude about working! Some things were sad, while others were irritating. Banker Lawrence Boyd didn't waste his time making friends, which is why hardly anyone grieves when he's found dead in his burnt-out studio.. Get ready for a riveting read with “ Mrs. Jeffries Questions the Answer.” The unlikable Hannah Cameron is discovered dead, and Inspector Witherspoon teams up with his trusty housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries, to uncover the truth. While the initial suspect is a burglar, their investigation leads them to suspect that the killer may be closer to home. Mrs. Jeffries Reveals Her Art Behind the scenes, Mrs. Jeffries has organized the household staff into its' efficient sleuthing team mode. Cook may be feeding pauper meals to the Inspector, but she still is sure to have tea and sweet buns for when other household staff members drop by to chat in the kitchen. Meanwhile Wiggins, Betsy and Smythe utilize their network of other household staffs for information; uncovering some unsavoury secrets that point to who the guilty party is and why.