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Night and Day: Dottie Manderson mysteries: Book 1: a romantic traditional cosy mystery Kindle Edition

by Caron Allan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars (1,334)
What could be more sinister than a deserted street late at night? Add a young woman, alone, coming back from the theatre, rain, and streetlamps that fail to light the shadows… November 1933. Dottie Manderson, a young socialite from a wealthy family has been out for the evening with a friend and is on her way to her married sister’s house in the middle of London.

Preoccupied, Dottie gives the cabbie the wrong house number and has to walk the remaining distance to her sister’s home. She stumbles upon the body of a man lying on the ground. She thinks he is drunk, but then sees the blood pouring from him onto the paving stones and into the gutter. As she waits for help to arrive, she holds the man’s hand and tries to get him to tell her what happened. Nothing can be done for the poor fellow, and Dottie is left shocked by the violence of the attack, especially when she realises she knows the man’s widow.

Dottie needs to know who could do such a terrible thing. Even though a particular, very annoying, but admittedly good-looking young policeman is looking into the case officially, she feels compelled to carry out her own amateur investigation into this tragic and mysterious death. Who would want to kill a man in such a way? Could there be a clue in the words of the song he sang just before he died? And why is everyone so upset about her new cape?

Packed full of twists, a couple of unexpected upturns, Night and Day is a page-turner of a whodunit! Readers just love Dottie Manderson!

Reviewers said:

‘Dottie Manderson is a gorgeous character…A great read and I’m looking forward to catching up with more of Dottie.’ Katie in Scotland ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Five stars! Delightfully entertaining, rich characters, suspenseful, charming all in one; anxiously awaiting the next one!’ Amazon reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘I received this on a Friday and could not put it down - goodbye housework - not for too long though as I was so enthralled I finished it Saturday evening.’ Amazon reviewer

‘I absolutely loved it. I read the whole thing in a just two sittings...I felt like I was there with them.'

If you love a murder mystery with heart, this is for YOU!

Extract from Night and Day: Dottie Manderson mysteries book 1:
A sound came to Dottie’s ears. A soft shushing sort of sound but almost melodic. Her eyes, growing accustomed to the darkness, made out a shape on the pavement not ten yards ahead. Her heart gave an odd lurch, as if a cold hand gripped it.
The sound came again. A little louder, a little more insistent. It sounded almost like…
There was someone—a man—lying on the pavement. She felt a little shimmer of fear. Could it be a drunk? Perhaps she ought to step into the road, walk round him very carefully, keeping her distance.
The head moved very slightly. His face was a pale oval in the dim lamplight. And she saw that the lips moved too. It was him making that odd noise. So it was a drunk, after all. He was singing to himself in a soft sibilant whisper. Her ear caught the rough melody of it, and even then, just as she saw the blood on his shirt-front, one part of her mind was saying, I know that song.
She forgot her fears and ran to his side.
‘What happened? Are you all right?’ But it was all too obvious he was not all right. She knelt beside him and put out a hand to take his groping one.
He was quite young, though older than her own nineteen years of age. But no more than perhaps his early thirties. Fairish hair, slightly receding, and dark from the rain. One of those moustaches that were all the rage at the moment. Blue eyes, very blue like a child’s, wide and astonished-looking. From his smart evening dress, he was clearly well-to-do, although she didn’t recognise him. But the blood—oh the blood. So much…
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Caron lives in Derbyshire, England, where Jane Austen's Mr Darcy came from. She hasn't met him yet, but nevertheless clings to the dream. She writes mysteries and crime but sometimes dabble in other genres, such as romance or paranormal fantasy.

Like many writers, Caron always wanted to write stories. She can remember announcing this to her mother when she was eight years old. Caron says, 'I seem to remember she wasn't overly impressed.'

Caron started reading adventure stories and mysteries for children when she was around 7 or 8 and graduated to Agatha Christie and Patricia Wentworth (her faves) when around 9 or 10. She has never looked back.

Caron has tried writing literary fiction - and says she was terrible at it. She has tried writing romance but got bored and killed everyone off. So now she sticks to what she loves - murder mysteries. The Dottie Manderson mysteries are set in the 1930s and feature a terminally-nosy well-to-do young woman, whereas the Friendship Can Be Murder series are set 'now' and written as diary entries by a posh woman, Cressida Barker-Powell, who has a low tolerance for bad people, and plans to begin with her mother-in-law.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01KOSVE3Y
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 27 Oct. 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
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  • Book 1 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Dottie Manderson Mysteries
  • Best Sellers Rank: 196,136 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Caron lives in Derbyshire, England, where Jane Austen's Mr Darcy came from. She hasn't met him yet, but nevertheless clings to the dream. She writes mysteries and crime but sometimes adds in a little dash of romance or fantasy.

Like many writers, Caron always wanted to write stories. She can remember announcing this to her mother when she was eight years old. Caron says, ‘I seem to remember she wasn't overly impressed.’

Caron started reading adventure stories and mysteries for children when she was around 7 or 8 and graduated to Agatha Christie and Patricia Wentworth (her faves) when around 9 or 10. She has never looked back.

Caron has tried writing literary fiction – she was terrible at it. She has tried writing romance but got bored and killed everyone off. So now she sticks to what she loves - murder mysteries. The Dottie Manderson mysteries are set in the 1930s and feature a terminally-nosy well-to-do young woman, the Miss Gascoigne mysteries are set in the 1960s and a spin-off from the Dottie books, and the Friendship Can Be Murder series are set 'now' and written as diary entries by a posh woman, Cressida Barker-Powell, who plans to make the world a better place by getting rid of bad people, starting with her mother-in-law.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
1,334 global ratings

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Customers find this cozy mystery book to be a fantastic read, particularly suitable for Golden Age crime fiction. Moreover, the story receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a gentle 1930s mystery. Additionally, the book features interesting characters that are deftly drawn.
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9 customers mention content, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book enjoyable and satisfying, describing it as a fantastic and entertaining Fab read for Golden Age crime fiction.
...What a fantastic book. Would love to meet the author, she writes in that special way and really makes you feel 'a part of the story', what a gift!...Read more
Very Good book!Read more
I loved this book. The characters are well drawn and likeable, especially the main character, who is feisty and fun....Read more
...This ‘cosy crime’ novel, with its measure of burgeoning romance, is a good read; something to entertain and satisfy in front of a burning log fire...Read more
9 customers mention story, 8 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the story, with one describing it as a gentle 1930s mystery and another noting it's an excellent start to the series.
An intriguing plot with lots of interesting characters deftly drawn. And the best thing is - it's only the start with more Dottie mysteries to come.Read more
...before this is number 1 on the bestseller list - thank you for a wonderful story. Surely this is perfect material for a TV series - OH yeah!Read more
...first in a series, and introduces the eponymous heroin through a fascinating tale set in England in the 1930s....Read more
Not a bad plot and good characters, but The Gay Divorcee (not Divorce) did not come out til 1934 so Dottie could not have seen it yet....Read more
6 customers mention character development, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with multiple reviews noting the interesting and well-drawn characters.
I loved this book. The characters are well drawn and likeable, especially the main character, who is feisty and fun....Read more
Not a bad plot and good characters, but The Gay Divorcee (not Divorce) did not come out til 1934 so Dottie could not have seen it yet....Read more
...to give away the plot but suffice to say there are some excellently drawn characters and relationships, not least Dottie's with her difficult mother....Read more
...of crime fiction, but with modern considerations, such as detailed characterisation and stories that aren’t just plot-driven....Read more
Atmospheric cosy crime that lives up to its arresting cover
5 out of 5 stars
Atmospheric cosy crime that lives up to its arresting cover
I was first attracted to this book by its simple, dramatic and hugely effective cover. I was next struck by the lively voice of the amateur sleuth, Dottie Manderson, and the evocation of London in the Thirties, so well done that I was immediately transported into the heart of the story. I don't want to give away the plot but suffice to say there are some excellently drawn characters and relationships, not least Dottie's with her difficult mother. Murder most foul is abroad and there are satisfactory and plausible reasons for the dark deeds, as well as the sleuthing that discovers the guilty. And I'm pleased to say that in this case at least, you can judge a book by its cover! Highly recommended.
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  • Stuart Aken
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cosy Crime with a Bite!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 December 2017
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    Sub-titled ‘A Dottie Manderson Mystery’, this is the first in a series, and introduces the eponymous heroin through a fascinating tale set in England in the 1930s.
    This ‘cosy crime’ novel, with its measure of burgeoning romance, is a good read; something to entertain and satisfy in front of a burning log fire in the dark days of winter.
    The main protagonists are sympathetically drawn; a down-on-his-luck policeman, and a young woman who would previously have been described as a debutante and who works as a part time model in the fashion trade. The other characters are all equally well put together by this author who clearly likes her players as varied and interesting people.
    For me, as an elderly chap, there was a fraction too much of the dress and society scene, but many women enjoy such details and they certainly didn’t mar my enjoyment.
    The story begins with an intriguing discovery that not only introduces the crime but cleverly sheds significant insight into the character of the heroine. She’s shy but remarkably determined and courageous. Her overbearing mother is an ever-present reminder of days thankfully now past.
    The settings and period detail are excellent and give the book a real feel of the age and the differing strata of society as they were back then.
    The denouement is swift, tense and satisfying. And the tease of the final chapter opens a whole range of possibilities for the further adventures of a young woman who seeks a life entirely at odds with that envisaged for her by her ambitious mother. An enjoyable read.
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  • R. A. Bentley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Head and shoulders above the average
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2020
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    This is really well written, which I can tell you is a rare thing. Much popular historical fiction gives the impression of having been penned by not very talented or worldly fifth-formers. Here we have an educated, grown-up writer for a change. I'm surprised, frankly, that she isn't more popular. There are things one can criticise: the somewhat Edwardian attitudes to love, courtship and marriage (surely dying by 1932?), one or two anachronisms (linguistic and otherwise), maybe too many cups of tea. I see someone grumbled about a few misplaced commas. You should try it, chum! It ain't easy. However, it wasn't written with this elderly gentleman in mind, though I enjoyed the romance. Will she, won't she? Great fun.
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  • BookLover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Atmospheric cosy crime that lives up to its arresting cover
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2024
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    I was first attracted to this book by its simple, dramatic and hugely effective cover. I was next struck by the lively voice of the amateur sleuth, Dottie Manderson, and the evocation of London in the Thirties, so well done that I was immediately transported into the heart of the story.

    I don't want to give away the plot but suffice to say there are some excellently drawn characters and relationships, not least Dottie's with her difficult mother. Murder most foul is abroad and there are satisfactory and plausible reasons for the dark deeds, as well as the sleuthing that discovers the guilty.

    And I'm pleased to say that in this case at least, you can judge a book by its cover! Highly recommended.
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    Atmospheric cosy crime that lives up to its arresting cover

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2024
    I was first attracted to this book by its simple, dramatic and hugely effective cover. I was next struck by the lively voice of the amateur sleuth, Dottie Manderson, and the evocation of London in the Thirties, so well done that I was immediately transported into the heart of the story.

    I don't want to give away the plot but suffice to say there are some excellently drawn characters and relationships, not least Dottie's with her difficult mother. Murder most foul is abroad and there are satisfactory and plausible reasons for the dark deeds, as well as the sleuthing that discovers the guilty.

    And I'm pleased to say that in this case at least, you can judge a book by its cover! Highly recommended.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Inaccuracies
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2021
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    Not a bad plot and good characters, but The Gay Divorcee (not Divorce) did not come out til 1934 so Dottie could not have seen it yet. I enjoyed the book, but as I was confused by references to the voting rights of women, I checked on the film to get a date for the setting. The film was titled incorrectly throughout - who didn't check the spell-checker?. Then few chapters later it was New Year, becoming 1934! I know, I know, I'm nit-picking, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who noticed and it's often the small things that grate the most. I'll still read the next in series though.
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  • daveboyksa
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not an original storyline
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2025
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    Inoffensive, hardly original, pleasant enough.
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  • Katie Cook
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fab read for Golden Age crime fiction fans
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 July 2017
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    I do love a good crime fiction novel – and particularly when it’s historical crime fiction. That gives you added bonuses. You get the time period of the Golden Age of crime fiction, but with modern considerations, such as detailed characterisation and stories that aren’t just plot-driven.
    I enjoyed Night and Day a great deal. There are plenty of likeable characters that you feel you want to read more about, a plot that moves along well and lots of enjoyable period detail. (I, for one, love reading about what people ate and long to live in a time where the servants leave me out cocoa and sandwiches when I come in from a night out…)
    Dottie Manderson is a gorgeous character – sassy, bright and modern (for the 1930s, that is) and very relatable. She’s partnered with a detective and you just know this is going to play out satisfyingly in a ‘will they/won’t they’ way. There’s a Cluedo feel to the whole story, and I love it for that.
    A great read and I’m looking forward to catching up with more of Dottie, Flora et al.
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  • Terry Halligan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 March 2022
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    Very Good book!
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  • Angela Lloyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic book. Would love to meet the author
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2018
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    I received this on a Friday and could not put it down - goodbye housework - not for too long though as I was so enthralled I finished it Saturday evening. What a fantastic book. Would love to meet the author, she writes in that special way and really makes you feel 'a part of the story', what a gift! Had to immediately order Mantle of God. If you haven't read this yet, all I can say is WHY NOT? Won't be long before this is number 1 on the bestseller list - thank you for a wonderful story. Surely this is perfect material for a TV series - OH yeah!
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  • Schattenjagd
    3.0 out of 5 stars the mystery that got forgotten
    Reviewed in Germany on 27 April 2024
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    The novel starts with a mystery which is seems to forget rather quickly to instead focus on the social life of the main character, Dottie. I enjoyed the writing itself, especially the language used but also enjoyed the characters. However, the mystery that should be the driving force of this story seemed more like an afterthought. The resolution came out of nowhere and rather abrupt not through the main character figuring out the clues but a strange decision from another character to essentially reveal themselves. Parts we are given to understand are important such as the song sung by the dying man and the colour of a cloak, are referenced but it all seems rather contrived and forced. The ending doesn’t make much sense and seems like the author just wanted to wrap things up now because they reached their page limit. The colour of the cloak simply gets changed and is no longer of any importance and seems to have had no effect whatsoever on the story told within this novel which is such a strange thing after so much focus was put on it.
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  • Joni W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, and enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 August 2024
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    The characters were interesting. Good dialogue. At times it seems more a romantic comedy of manners, somewhat eminiscent of Georgette Heyer. The mystery aspect was less well developed. It felt like an addition to the main event, and the villain was completely obvious. I would've deducted a half point for that if possible. But I appreciated the characters and the comedy, so I am hopeful the author tightens up the mystery aspect. Or decides to write romantic comedies of manners.
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  • K.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
    Reviewed in Australia on 14 August 2018
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    This was a light easy read, in the vein of the traditional British cozy. Nothing too taxing, perfect for a winter afternoon by the fire.
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  • Readnthink
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good
    Reviewed in the United States on 17 April 2022
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    The plot is interesting, the dialogue is good. One doesn’t worry about historical inaccuracies because the author doesn’t pretend to be telling the reader about “back then.” The story just happens to be set in the 1930s. It’s a nice cozy mystery complete with a secret society and spurned lovers. The characters seem a bit shallow and stereotypical, but they are entertaining. Worthy escape reading. I would almost give it a 5 except the ending left a few loose ends.
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  • Kristiina Hallava
    1.0 out of 5 stars Oh my what to say…..boring is the word
    Reviewed in Germany on 21 October 2021
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    I do like slow historical mysteries but this is not a mystery!
    It starts well and promising but when you get to the middle part well it is more of a boring love story. There are chapters on end without any mention to the mystery, only descriptions of the heroines feeling towards 3 different men.
    I certainly wasnt expecting this. I am struggling to finish the book and only reading it because it cost quite a lot and in vain hoping the next chapter will get back to the mystery and away from the discussion about card games and dinners.
    Nothing in comparison to lets say Frances Brody for example. I am totally not in the target group which seems to be silly silly young women.

    I have to add, now having read the whole book, that what utter rubbish it really is. All right, I get that the unbelievable storyline happens 100 years ago, but who really wants to read about such a submissive heroine and story? This is not a book for a modern feminist. Literally it has flaws too, not to mention unfollowed hints and idiosyncracies. Just buy another book is my advice unless you are a very young woman with a conservative upbringing which you have been happy with.
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