Scotland Yard sends a modern-day Marple to solve baffling cases all over Europe in this British mystery series with character and wit.

Beatrice has developed a delicate nose for lies. It gets the old hound into trouble all the time - with criminals, Scotland Yard politics and even her friends.

The first three novels are included in Box Set One:

Behind Closed Doors sees Beatrice seconded to Switzerland. Wealthy, powerful men are committing suicide. Or are they? When the same DNA is found at each scene, DI Stubbs suspects someone is dispensing a personal retribution. Beneath the chocolate and charm, Zurich hides many secrets.

In Raw Material, Beatrice is divided. Hunting a sex offender on London Underground while trying to investigate illegal activity on a Welsh beach stretches her to her limits. Her partner and neighbour decide to assist. But amateur detectives and professional criminals make a bad mix.

Time for a sabbatical in Tread Softly. A gourmet trip to the north of Spain is exactly what DI Stubbs needs. Until she meets an old acquaintance who lures her into an investigation. Beatrice is up to her neck in missing persons, murder, corruption and Rioja.

If you enjoy Kate Atkinson, Patricia Highsmith or Sue Grafton, you'll love Boxset One.

Discover Beatrice Stubbs - detective inspector, metaphor mixer and stubborn survivor:

1. Behind Closed Doors (Switzerland)

2. Raw Material (England/Wales)

3. Tread Softly (Basque County, Spain)

4. Cold Pressed (The Greek Islands)

5. Human Rites (Germany)

6. Bad Apples (Portugal)

7. Snow Angel (England)

8. Honey Trap (Italy)

9. Black Widow (France)

10. White Night (Finland)

Plus the exclusive free prequel for newsletter subscribers: Black Dogs, Yellow Butterflies

Jill Prewett