The Mystery of the Crooked Man

'The Mystery of the Crooked Man' by Tom Spencer.

Meet Agatha Dorn, cantankerous archivist, grammar pedant, gin aficionada and murder mystery addict. When she discovers a lost manuscript by Gladden Green, the Empress of Golden Age detective fiction, Agatha's life takes an unexpected twist. She becomes an overnight sensation, basking in the limelight of literary stardom.
But Agatha's newfound fame takes a nosedive when the 'rediscovered' novel is exposed as a hoax. And when her ex-lover turns up dead, with a scrap of the manuscript by her side, Agatha suspects foul play.
Cancelled, ostracised and severely ticked off, Agatha turns detective to uncover the sinister truth that connects the murder and the fraudulent manuscript. But can she stay sober long enough to catch the murderer, or will Agatha become a whodunit herself?
At first I didn't think I was going to enjoy this because I didn't find the Agatha (the main character) very likable. But as the book went on I started to enjoy it. I didn't see the ending coming so that was a good surprise.
I think if you're a fan of cosy crime then you will enjoy this.
Thanks to NetGallery UK, the publisher and the author for letting me read a copy in return for an honest review.