{"title":"Mavis Doriel Hay","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the renowned British author, \u003cstrong\u003eMavis Doriel Hay\u003c\/strong\u003e. A distinctive voice in the realm of classic crime fiction, Hay's novels have captivated readers with their intricate plots and vivid depictions of 1930s England. Although her literary career was brief, her contribution to the \"Golden Age of Detective Fiction\" remains significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur selection features three of her most celebrated novels: \u003cem\u003eDeath on the Cherwell\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMurder Underground\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Santa Klaus Murder\u003c\/em\u003e. Each of these stories exemplifies the quintessential elements of the crime and thriller genre, with cleverly constructed mysteries that invite readers into a world of intrigue and suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDeath on the Cherwell\u003c\/em\u003e, Hay spins a suspenseful tale set against the backdrop of an Oxford college, where a group of students find themselves entangled in a perplexing murder investigation. \u003cem\u003eMurder Underground\u003c\/em\u003e transports the reader into the labyrinthine corridors of the London Underground, unveiling secrets and motives that lead to a chilling discovery. Lastly, \u003cem\u003eThe Santa Klaus Murder\u003c\/em\u003e unveils a Christmastime whodunit filled with unexpected twists, capturing the essence of a traditional detective novel with a festive twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the charm and sophistication of Mavis Doriel Hay's writing as you delve into these classic mysteries. Each novel in this collection promises an engaging and thought-provoking experience, perfect for aficionados of the crime and thriller genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"death-on-the-cherwell-by-mavis-doriel-hay-9780712357265","title":"Death on the Cherwell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Miss Cordell, principal of Persephone College, there are two great evils to be feared: unladylike behaviour among her students, and bad publicity for the college. So her prim and cosy world is turned upside down when a secret society of undergraduates meets by the river on a gloomy January afternoon, only to find the drowned body of the college bursar floating in her canoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe police assume that a student prank got out of hand, but the resourceful Persephone girls suspect foul play, and take the investigation into their own hands. Soon they uncover the tangled secrets that led to the bursar's death - and the clues that point to a fellow student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic mystery novel, with its evocative setting in an Oxford women's college, is now republished for the first time since the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeath on the Cherwell\u003c\/em\u003e by Mavis Doriel Hay offers readers a captivating glimpse into the world of academia and intrigue, where even the seemingly serene life of a college can be shadowed by mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072496255212,"sku":"9780712357265","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9b3b3b34a24d683e1e1b7dc097bd6396.jpg?v=1765187667"},{"product_id":"murder-underground-by-mavis-doriel-hay-9780712357258","title":"Murder Underground","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMurder Underground\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just an interesting detective novel. The numerous characters are well differentiated and include one of the most feckless, exasperating, and lifelike literary men ever to confuse a trail, according to Dorothy L. Sayers, Sunday Times, 1934.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Miss Pongleton is found murdered on the stairs of Belsize Park station, her fellow-boarders at the Frampton Hotel are not overwhelmed with grief over the death of a tiresome old woman. However, they all have their theories about the murderer's identity and help unravel the mystery of who killed the wealthy 'Pongle'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of her fellow residents—even Tuppy the terrier—play a part in the events that lead to a dramatic arrest. This classic mystery novel is set in and around the Northern Line of the London Underground. It is now republished for the first time since the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072633389292,"sku":"9780712357258","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16959193482441.jpg?v=1765121388"},{"product_id":"the-santa-klaus-murder-by-mavis-doriel-hay-9780712356305","title":"The Santa Klaus Murder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAunt Mildred declared that no good could come of the Melbury family Christmas gatherings at their country residence, Flaxmere. So when Sir Osmond Melbury, the family patriarch, is discovered—by a guest dressed as Santa Klaus—with a bullet in his head on Christmas Day, the festivities are plunged into chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNearly every member of the party stands to reap some sort of benefit from Sir Osmond's death, but Santa Klaus, the one person who seems to have every opportunity to fire the shot, has no apparent motive. Various members of the family have their private suspicions about the identity of the murderer, and the Chief Constable of Haulmshire, who begins his investigations by saying that he knows the family too well and that is his difficulty, wishes before long that he understood them better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the midst of mistrust, suspicion, and hatred, it emerges that there was not one Santa Klaus, but two. \u003cem\u003eThe Santa Klaus Murder\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic country-house mystery that is now being made available to readers for the first time since its original publication in 1936.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072815218924,"sku":"9780712356305","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b6912c8b0e92aa301944f2666841e05a.jpg?v=1765132680"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mavis-doriel-hay.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}