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The Berlin Murders

Miss Clara Vale, Book 5

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The Berlin Murders

By: Fiona Veitch Smith
Narrated by: Hannah Genesius
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 September, 1930. Fearless detective Miss Clara Vale is bound for Berlin, but this trip is all about la mode - not murder. Clara is set to walk the runway at Berlin Fashion Week, as a favour to her designer friend Juju, with her assistant Bella in tow.

Elections loom in Germany, and among Juju's friends, the Spieglers, all the talk is of the National Socialists. But trouble brews closer to home, when a shocking murder at their clothing factory points the finger at the Jewish couple's brilliant young son.

With the victim an old friend of the fashion crew, emotions run high - and Clara quickly joins the investigation, setting out to untangle Nazi conspiracies and nasty colleagues. To complicate matters, Clara's old flame Larry Winter is in town, and it seems he may know more than he's letting on...

When a second body turns up, pressure mounts. Amidst the dark glamour of 1930s Berlin, on the eve of the Third Reich, can Clara find the real killer and protect those around her? From silks to secrets, peplums to poison, this will be a Fashion Week like no other...©2026 Fiona Veitch Smith (P)2026 Bonnier Books UK Amateur Sleuths Cosy Crime Fiction Historical Mystery Women Sleuths Exciting
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Book number five & the stories show no signs of waning - if anything getting stronger by the novel. This was a (metaphorical) real page turner & I listened to it across two days. Clara is a great character and fully created - the excellent narration really brings it all together - more please!

Another excellent Clara Vale adventure

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I found this story difficult to follow as there were too many foreign characters names and I kept forgetting who was who when I was trying to follow the storyline so missed a lot of who did what and the actions and parts they played

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This is, without a doubt, the strongest installment in the Miss Clara Vale Investigates series so far. While these books may not always be the most fast-paced or suspense-driven, they offer richly layered narratives that are easy to become immersed in.

The descriptions of the settings and historical context are particularly compelling—informative and vividly drawn, with just enough poetic license to bring the era to life without overwhelming the story. The 1920s and 1930s setting, especially during Clara’s time in Berlin, is portrayed with great atmosphere and attention to detail, making it both engaging and accessible.

One of the novel’s greatest strengths is its readability. It’s the kind of story that fits effortlessly into a daily routine—something you can dip into during a commute and return to later without losing your place or enjoyment.

Before reading this series, I never imagined I would have much interest in this period of history, but this book has genuinely broadened my perspective and appreciation for it. I would be very interested to see this story adapted into a mini television series, as its setting and characters would translate beautifully to the screen

The Most Compelling Entry in the series

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