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2024
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Read More: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-cryptic-clue-9781761341021 Look who’s back in hot water! The highly anticipated new novel in The Tea Ladies mystery series, a runaway bestseller of the year. Ideal for fans of Richard Osman and Bonnie Garmus. In ZigZag Lane, in the heart of Sydney’s rag-trade district, tea ladies Hazel, Betty and Irene find themselves in hot water. Having already solved a murder, kidnapping and arson case, and outwitting an arch criminal, they have proved themselves a useful resource and earned the respect of a local police officer. Now he needs their help to solve a plot that threatens security. As if that’s not enough, Irene gets a coded message directing her to the spoils of a bank robbery, which sends the tea ladies on a treasure hunt with an unexpected outcome. There’s also trouble brewing within the walls of Empire Fashionwear, where an interloper threatens not just Hazel’s job but the very role of tea lady. It’s up to Hazel to convince her friends to abandon their trolleys and take action to save their livelihoods – before it’s too late.
The second book in The Tea Ladies series is a fun mystery to read with your book club.
Meet the tea ladies from Amanda Hampson’s Tea Ladies series.
PRE-ORDER NOW: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-cryptic-clue-9781761341021 Look who’s back in hot water! The highly anticipated new novel in The Tea Ladies mystery series, a runaway bestseller of the year. Ideal for fans of Richard Osman and Bonnie Garmus. In ZigZag Lane, in the heart of Sydney’s rag-trade district, tea ladies Hazel, Betty and Irene find themselves in hot water. Having already solved a murder, kidnapping and arson case, and outwitting an arch criminal, they have proved themselves a useful resource and earned the respect of a local police officer. Now he needs their help to solve a plot that threatens security. As if that’s not enough, Irene gets a coded message directing her to the spoils of a bank robbery, which sends the tea ladies on a treasure hunt with an unexpected outcome. There’s also trouble brewing within the walls of Empire Fashionwear, where an interloper threatens not just Hazel’s job but the very role of tea lady. It’s up to Hazel to convince her friends to abandon their trolleys and take action to save their livelihoods – before it’s too late.
From authors including Rachael Johns, Amor Towles, Leigh Bardugo and so many others!
Revisit three Amanda Hampson books to experience European summer from the comfort of your living room.
On 9 August 2023, Penguin Random House AU hosted our first-ever in-house author event for Penguin Noir: A Crime Author Showcase.
An exciting Penguin Random House author showcase on 9 August!
See what reviewers are saying about books published in April and May 2023.
A book club read that’s perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Bonnie Garmus.
Author Amanda Hampson reflects on her fond memories of this delightful cake.
Amanda Hampson revisits the era in her upcoming novel, 'The Tea Ladies'.
In honour of International Women’s Day, we asked female authors to talk about the women writers who have inspired them.
Who were tea ladies and how did they come to be a part of our workday routines?
Amanda Hampson reflects on travelling in the past and present, plus the research she undertook to bring Maggie, Fran and Rose to life in Sixty Summers.
Take a journey through Europe with three friends as they retrace the steps of their 1978 backpacking trip.
Five things Amanda Hampson learned while researching for The French Perfumer.
Amanda Hampson recalls her personal journey through reading, journalism and writing fiction.
Uncover scandalous domestic drama with your book club in the picturesque setting of South-West France.