Author: P.C. JamesHistorical mysteriesPublished on 15th January 2026 by Vinci Books in the United Kingdom as part of the 'Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries' series.Paperback / softback | 300 pages 128mm x 198mm x 24mm | 270g A secret liaison. A baffling murder. Can one woman solve the crime without joining the body count?Northern England, 1953. Pauline Riddell has grand ambitions for her future at the armament factory. So, when her closest workmate reveals a salacious affair with a married man, Pauline refuses to risk her career by listening to the scandal. But she’s shaken to her core when the police arrive with news of her best friend’s homicide.Desperate for justice, Pauline’s insistent poking into the investigation only makes her the prime suspect. And now, to clear her name, she must unravel a web of deadly clues entangling her in a sinister plot. Can Pauline catch the killer before they strike again?In The Beginning, There Was a Murder is a riveting mystery novel. If you like whip-smart heroines, intriguing twists and turns, and nail-biting danger, then you’ll love P.C. James’s sensational story.Buy In The Beginning, There Was a Murder to crack the case today!Praise For The Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries:? ? ? ? ? Pauline Riddell is sharp. She is curious, maybe a bit nosey, but she gets the job done.? ? ? ? ? … an easy read, perfect for a winter night in front of the roaring fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa cuddled up with a few friendly blankets.? ? ? ? ? These books are simply a pleasant way to while away a few hours, literary staycations essentially.? ? ? ? ? Good plot, great pacing, interesting characters.? ? ? ? ? A cozy mystery in the classic definition, much like curling up with an Agatha Christie.? ? ? ? ? The author will keep you guessing who did it and why.
