Bethancourt & Gibbons mysteries are a series of traditional British cozies in a modern setting. Phillip Bethancourt is a wealthy man-about town and amateur sleuth. His best friend is Detective Sergeant Jack Gibbons, a rising star at Scotland Yard. Together they can suss out even the most complex cases.

The Dressing Table Murder is the first short story in the series, originally published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. There are also four novels published by St. Martin’s Minotaur.

“Literate and charming mysteries.” —Booklist

“An enjoyable outing into Dorothy Sayers territory.” —Publishers Weekly

“The author tells a tale that is part crime story, part family drama, part buddy flick, and part love story---a combination that makes for enjoyable reading.”

—School Library Journal