Dying In The Wool: Number 1 in series (Kate Shackleton Mysteries): Book 1 in the Kate Shackleton mysteries - Softcover

Praise for "Dying in the Wool"

"This well-plotted and atmospheric tale is enriched by technical expertise and a vividly imagined Yorkshire setting. Kate Shackleton joins Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs in a sub-group of young female amateur detectives who survived and were matured by their wartime experiences.... They make excellent heroines." --"Literary Review "

""Dying in the Wool" has a winning heroine, a fresh and fascinating setting, richly detailed and well-woven into the plot, and a mystery that twists and tightens and twists again, before pulling together to a surprising and satisfying solution." --Catriona McPherson, author of "Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Bloodstains"

"Reminiscent of Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie with a thoroughly likeable protagonist and a plot that held me to the end." --Mignon F. Ballard, author of the Miss Dimple Kilpatrick Mystery Series

"Brody's winning tale of textile industry shenanigans is shot through with lo

Praise for "Dying in the Wool"

"The first in a planned series introduces a refreshingly complex heroine and adds a fine feeling for the postwar period." --"Kirkus" "This well-plotted and atmospheric tale is enriched by technical expertise and a vividly imagined Yorkshire setting. Kate Shackleton joins Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs in a sub-group of young female amateur detectives who survived and were matured by their wartime experiences.... They make excellent heroines." --"Literary Review "

""Dying in the Wool" has a winning heroine, a fresh and fascinating setting, richly detailed and well-woven into the plot, and a mystery that twists and tightens and twists again, before pulling together to a surprising and satisfying solution." --Catriona McPherson, author of "Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Bloodstains"

"Reminiscent of Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie with a thoroughly likeable protagonist and a plot that held me to the end." --Mignon F. Ballard, author of the Miss Dimple Kilpatrick Mystery Series

"Brody, who has written historical fiction, presents a carefully researched setting, with accurate references to the popular culture of the day and clear explanations of the dyeing and weaving processes at the mill." --"Booklist"

"Excellent.... Ms. Brody does an excellent job of keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. DYING IN THE WOOL has a lot of unanticipated twists and turns. I was completely surprised at the end! There were so many ways the story could have gone. Cheers to the author for keeping us in suspense until the very last pages. I can't wait to read more Kate Shackleton! This is a series I am definitely hooked on." -- historyundressed.blogspot.com

"Brody's winning tale of textile industry shenanigans is shot through with local color." -"The Independent" (UK)

"Highly entertaining... Frances Brody writes with charm and yet knows how to keep the reader guessing at every stage of the book. If you like pure de

Praise for DYING IN THE WOOL:

"Well-plotted and atmospheric... Kate Shackleton joins Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs." --"Literary Review "

"[A] winning tale." -"The Independent" (UK)

"Reminiscent of Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie with a thoroughly likeable protagonist and a plot that held me to the end." --Mignon F. Ballard, author of the Miss Dimple Kilpatrick Mystery Series

"A winning heroine, a fresh and fascinating setting, richly detailed and well-woven into the plot, and a mystery that twists and tightens and twists again..." --Catriona McPherson, author of Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Blood Stains

Praise for DYING IN THE WOOL:

Well-plotted and atmospheric... Kate Shackleton joins Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs. "Literary Review"

[A] winning tale. "The Independent (UK)"

Reminiscent of Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie with a thoroughly likeable protagonist and a plot that held me to the end. "Mignon F. Ballard, author of the Miss Dimple Kilpatrick Mystery Series"

A winning heroine, a fresh and fascinating setting, richly detailed and well-woven into the plot, and a mystery that twists and tightens and twists again... "Catriona McPherson, author of Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Blood Stains""

Well-plotted and atmospheric... Kate Shackleton joins Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs. Literary Review

[A] winning tale. The Independent (UK)

Reminiscent of Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie with a thoroughly likeable protagonist and a plot that held me to the end. Mignon F. Ballard, author of the Miss Dimple Kilpatrick Mystery Series

A winning heroine, a fresh and fascinating setting, richly detailed and well-woven into the plot, and a mystery that twists and tightens and twists again... Catriona McPherson, author of Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Blood Stains

"Well-plotted and atmospheric... Kate Shackleton joins Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs." --Literary Review

"[A] winning tale." --The Independent (UK)

"Reminiscent of Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie with a thoroughly likeable protagonist and a plot that held me to the end." --Mignon F. Ballard, author of the Miss Dimple Kilpatrick Mystery Series

"A winning heroine, a fresh and fascinating setting, richly detailed and well-woven into the plot, and a mystery that twists and tightens and twists again..." --Catriona McPherson, author of Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Blood Stains

-Well-plotted and atmospheric... Kate Shackleton joins Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs.- --Literary Review

-[A] winning tale.- --The Independent (UK)

-Reminiscent of Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie with a thoroughly likeable protagonist and a plot that held me to the end.- --Mignon F. Ballard, author of the Miss Dimple Kilpatrick Mystery Series

-A winning heroine, a fresh and fascinating setting, richly detailed and well-woven into the plot, and a mystery that twists and tightens and twists again...- --Catriona McPherson, author of Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Blood Stains