Murder at the Debutante Ball: Cleopatra Fox Mysteries, book 5

Written by C.J. Archer

Narrated by Marian Hussey

In this 5th installment of the bestselling mystery series, Cleopatra Fox gets entangled in a web of betrayal and blackmail that leaves the high society matchmakers scandalized.

When a notorious cad is bludgeoned to death with a candlestick in the library at the most important ball of the London social season, Cleo finds herself in the prime position to solve the crime. After all, she stumbled across the body soon after the victim’s demise and is a witness to the evening’s events. 

But when a footman is arrested with a stolen painting in his possession, she finds her services are not required. Yet several things don’t add up, and the lead detective is convinced the man he was forced to arrest isn’t guilty. 

With the aid of Harry Armitage and her friends from the Mayfair Hotel, Cleo sets out to uncover the truth. They’re soon neck-deep in the scandalous secrets the victim unearthed about members of society. Secrets that could ruin marriages, reputations and futures if exposed.

But which secret is worth killing for? And which suspect is hiding the most explosive secret of all?

• Language: English
• Publisher: C.J. Archer
• Release date: Dec 6, 2022
• ISBN: 9781922554369

C.J. Archer

Over 3 MILLION books sold!C.J. Archer is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of historical mystery and historical fantasy novels including the GLASS AND STEELE series, the CLEOPATRA FOX MYSTERIES, the MINISTRY OF CURIOSITIES and THE GLASS LIBRARY series.C.J. has loved history and books for as long as she can remember and feels fortunate that she found a way to combine the two. She has at various times worked as a librarian, IT support person and technical writer but in her heart has always been a fiction writer. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, 2 children and Coco the black and white cat.Subscribe to C.J.'s newsletter to be notified when she releases a new book, as well as get access to exclusive content and subscriber-only giveaways. Join via her website: www.cjarcher.comFollow C.J. on social media to get the latest updates on her books:Facebook: www.facebook.com/CJArcherAuthorPageTwitter: www.twitter.com/cj_archerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorcjarcher/

Reviews for Murder at the Debutante Ball

[Sarah Van Martin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a great book, and just as captivating as the others.

I love Cj archer books and I am also can’t wait for the next


This book had me happy and frustrated about the complex relationship of Cleo and Harry . I hope the next book will have more clarity - I waited for December for this book and now waiting for summer. But it can’t come soon enough .

[Kelly Plante · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Can't wait for the next book to see what happens. Thumbs up

[Jacquie Gartman · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A very entertaining series. The intrigue and characters blend to create just the right mystery

[Caroline De Vere · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Nice book, good mystery, light hearted listening, well narrated, I recommend it

[Sam Ashish · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very good plots and twists and humour and romance. Great listening

[Judith Blackburn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love how out going cleo is and how you put yourself right in the places as if you are there