Hardy Haul at Hardy Hall

Hardy Haul at Hardy Hall is a clean, clever cosy without, exceptionally, any murders.  It’s a heisty, feisty farce that will appeal, obviously, to readers of Anty Boisjoly, but also PG Wodehouse, Agatha Christie, and Dorothy L Sayers, and above all to those who like a little or, ideally, a lot of comedy in their cosies.

The theft of an immensely valuable, immensely ugly necklace is only the beginning of the intrigues and oddities at a country weekend at Hardy Hall where Teddy Quillfeather’s mother has sent her with strict instructions to select an eligible bachelor from a short list of aristocrats, plutocrats, and copycats.

But when Teddy tries to set things right with her natural knack for applied shenanigans she instead uncovers countless connected, complex criminal conspiracies complicated by country house courtesies. It’s a comedy of manners and caper of manors and the only solution, if you’re Teddy Quillfeather, is obviously another heist…

A selection of Teddy’s haul of mostly five-star reviews...

“Very very funny, with a background knowledge of English history, poetry, literature, the English language and most importantly an intense liking for the word play of Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, PG Wodehouse…”

“Hardy Haul at Hardy Hall is simply brilliant! Teddy Quillfeather is a hilarious, dry-witted 1920s flapper who is desperate NOT to be married, but to be free to lark about, have fun with her friends and solve mysteries.”

“​​A lovely laugh out loud book that I could not put down.”

“If you like PG Wodehouse and Dorothy Sayers, you’ll love this book. One thing to note, though, this is a delightful caper mystery with no murders. But it’s still a great mystery!”

“A fun jazz age mystery with plenty of humor and shenanigans involving a country house party, the theft of a truly ugly necklace, marriage proposals and a penguin.”

“Hilarious.”