The first book in The Alexandrians Mystery novellas by Lesley Cookman author of the bestselling Libby Sarjeant series perfect for readers of Helena Dixon Anita Davison and Carol Hedges Early Summer 1907 and the sparkling new concert hall The Alexndria is about to open its doors for the first time in the seaside resort of Nethergate Dorinda Alexander has recruited company members from the London stage to join her existing concert party and is looking forward to their first season as The Alexandrians But when one of the company is murdered Dorinda s past threatens to destroy her new life The local police inspector is determined to find her guilty and the murder seems an impossible task to solve until an enigmatic Scotland Yard detective shows up Death Plays a Part The Alexandrians Mysteries Book 1 I had never read these books before and didn t know quite what to expect. I found it tricky at first because I don t really understand the music hall or the seaside entertainment of that era but I really enjoyed it I was kept guessing right into the end although I did have some suspicions of what might have happened in the past I am looking forward to reading Death Plays a Part The Alexandrians Mysteries Book 1