"Frances Brody matches a heroine of free and independent spirit with a vivid evocation of time and place. [A] Death in the Dales is a novel to cherish."— Daily Mail (UK)

"An excellent British cozy..." —Kirkus Reviews

This, the seventh in Brody’s Kate Shackleton series, offers classic, English-countryside,cozy-mystery enjoyment…. Brody vividly portrays village life, with its narrow-mindedness and willingness to hide unpleasant truths, and ties up the many strands in a surprising, satisfying way.” —Historical Novel Society

“It felt so different, so fresh and so clever, a story written with a lot of subtlety and gentleness, and also with a great dose of humor. Even though the plot was complex...it was still a very neat, logical read, and the characters were brilliant representatives of this age...I really can’t wait for more.”—On My Bookshelf on A Death in the Dales

“Cozy it may be, but this story is also convincing, compelling, and clever…Once you’ve met Kate Shackleton, you’ll want to read more of her!” — Crime Review on A Death in the Dales

“Brody has the style of the classic British cozy down pat.” —Kirkus Reviews on Death of An Avid Reader

"Frances Brody has made it to the top rank of crime writers." —Daily Mail (UK) on Death of an Avid Reader
"This is a well written, engaging story, easy to read and positively breathing the atmosphere of its setting and time.”—Crime Review on Death of an Avid Reader

It's very difficult to recommend further reading which comes up to the standard of the Kate Shackleton books. —The Bookbag

A mash-up of "Masterpiece" series "Indian Summers" and "Downtown Abbey. —New York Post on Murder on a Summer's Day

"Frances Brody knows how to hold the reader attention and make them continue reading into the small hours of the night."—The Press(UK) on Murder on a Summer's Day

"Reminiscent of Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie with a thoroughly likeable protagonist and a plot that held me to the end."—Mignon F. Ballard, author of the Miss Dimple Kilpatrick Mystery Series on Dying in the Wool

"A winning heroine, a fresh and fascinating setting, richly detailed and well-woven into the plot, and a mystery that twists and tightens and twists again..." —Catriona McPherson, author of Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Blood Stains on Dying in the Wool

“The 1920s are a fascinating and under-used period for new crime fiction, so it's a particular pleasure to have Frances setting her story at that time. Kate Shackleton is a splendid heroine … I'm looking forward to the next book in the series!” —Ann Granger on Dying in the Wool