The Gilded Lie: a British Cozy Mystery and Danbury Mysteries Book

A murder staged as an art robbery. A dozen missing paintings. A lie worth killing for.
When gallery owner Callum Firth is found dead and twelve paintings vanish from his Edinburgh collection, the case appears simple: a robbery gone wrong.
But veteran investigator Evelyn Harrington knows better.
The thieves passed over more valuable pieces. The crime scene feels arranged. And every clue points to one chilling truth: this was never about theft alone.
As Evelyn Harrington and Lionel Danbury dig into the city’s glittering art world, they uncover a trail of hidden motives, false identities, buried scandals, and dangerous secrets protected by money and influence. The missing paintings are only part of the mystery. Someone has constructed the perfect deception and will do anything to keep the truth buried.
Now Evelyn and Lionel must untangle a web of greed, ambition, and betrayal before the next move belongs to the killer.
The Gilded Lie is an atmospheric British mystery packed with murder, deception, art-world intrigue, and a brilliantly observant detective team. Perfect for readers who enjoy Richard Osman, intelligent whodunits, elegant settings, and suspense that keeps tightening until the final reveal.
If you love Richard Osman-style mysteries, clever investigations, hidden agendas, and classic British crime with a modern edge, The Gilded Lie will keep you turning pages late into the night.
Buy now and uncover the truth behind the lie.