The Witching Hour
On sale
2nd May 2024
Price: £10.99
‘An absolute cracker of a story!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing right up until the end’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1939, Dirleton: Private detective – and sometimes society lady – Dandy Gilver hosts her husband’s sixtieth birthday party. Her close friend, Daisy, attends alone, having been stood up by her husband, Silas, who she suspects of philandering. The party is a huge success, nonetheless.
Until a phone call in the middle of the night . . .
Silas has been found murdered in a distant village, his blood spattered on an ancient louping stane. The police have their sights set on Daisy, who disappeared in the dead of night. Dandy must confront what secrets a marriage can hide – what her own friendships can hide – and confront the sinister heart of a seemingly idyllic community.
A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in Scotland on the eve of WWII. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.
Readers love The Witching Hour:
‘The historical details are so well described you can almost imagine you are there’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The folklore of the area is intertwined with the events of the novel, causing confusion, a spooky atmosphere and spine chilling moments – often broken by Alec’s penchant for a good feed and jolly banter!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Always look forward to a new Dandy Gilver book and this did not disappoint!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Atmospheric and intriguing . . . I thoroughly enjoyed reading this’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing right up until the end’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What lies beneath the perfect marriage, the perfect village, the perfect life?
1939, Dirleton: Private detective – and sometimes society lady – Dandy Gilver hosts her husband’s sixtieth birthday party. Her close friend, Daisy, attends alone, having been stood up by her husband, Silas, who she suspects of philandering. The party is a huge success, nonetheless.
Until a phone call in the middle of the night . . .
Silas has been found murdered in a distant village, his blood spattered on an ancient louping stane. The police have their sights set on Daisy, who disappeared in the dead of night. Dandy must confront what secrets a marriage can hide – what her own friendships can hide – and confront the sinister heart of a seemingly idyllic community.
A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in Scotland on the eve of WWII. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.
Readers love The Witching Hour:
‘The historical details are so well described you can almost imagine you are there’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The folklore of the area is intertwined with the events of the novel, causing confusion, a spooky atmosphere and spine chilling moments – often broken by Alec’s penchant for a good feed and jolly banter!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Always look forward to a new Dandy Gilver book and this did not disappoint!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Atmospheric and intriguing . . . I thoroughly enjoyed reading this’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reviews
Praise for the Dandy Gilver series
Everything I adore
McPherson's wit has been compared to that of PG Wodehouse or Nancy Mitford, and her finely researched and choreographed narratives to the work of Agatha Christie . . . an absolute delight . . . these are the perfect reads for a night by the fire
An absolute must for anyone who likes cosy historical mysteries
Plenty of twists to keep you guessing
A deliriously fun tale, flawlessly written
The 1930s setting is skilfully evoked and there are shades of Agatha Christie in the plotting
Praise for The Witching Hour!
Another brilliant mystery, I love this duo so much, and darling Hugh with his stiff upper lip ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Such a treat to be back in McPherson's pitch perfect world of Dandy Gilver
Made all the more enjoyable through Dandy, McPherson's witty and hysterical narrator... If you're one for twists, turns, and glimpses of social history, this is for you
A cosy mystery set in the Scottish village of Dirleton