A picturesque Yorkshire town, a night at the theatre and a touch of . . . murder. Private Investigator Kate Shackleton has a complex puzzle to solve!

Yorkshire, 1922. It''s no rest for the wicked as Kate Shackleton picks up her second professional sleuthing case. But exposing the culprit of a pawn-shop robbery turns sinister when her investigation takes her to Harrogate - and murder is only one step behind.

A night at the theatre should have been just what the doctor ordered, until Kate stumbles across a body in the doorway. The knife sticking out of its chest definitely suggests a killer in the theatre''s midst.

Kate likes nothing better than solving mysteries. So when a ransom note demands £1,000 for the safe return of the play''s leading lady, the refined streets of Harrogate play host to Kate''s skills in piecing together clues - and luring criminals out of their lairs . . .

Readers love A Medal for Murder. . .

''Highly enjoyable and ideal for cosy mystery readers'' *****

''An excellent story well paced that keeps the reader turning pages. One of those unable-to-put down books. Highly recommended'' *****

''I could lose myself in the whole set if time allowed'' *****

''I enjoyed book two as much as book one and now reading book three. That says it all'' *****

''Best book in the Kate Shackleton series so far'' *****