# Mrs Jeffries Takes The Stage

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- Book: [Mrs Jeffries Takes The Stage](https://www.bookquiver.com/emily-brightwell/mrs-jeffries-takes-the-stage) ([Mrs Jeffries Takes The Stage.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/emily-brightwell/mrs-jeffries-takes-the-stage.md))
- Authors: [Emily Brightwell](https://www.bookquiver.com/emily-brightwell)
- Publisher: constable
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-7210-904-0
- Published: 2015-03-05
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

The corpse of an acerbic theatre critic is discovered in the canal, but on further examination, it turns out that he was first drowned in a bathtub. Inspector Witherspoon investigates at the theatre, but Mrs Jeffries concentrates on the critic's murky past - uncovering secrets that are more dramatic than any play. This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's widow herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the right direction to solve the crime.