The Queens of Crime is a thrilling story by Marie Benedict, inspired by a true story from Dorothy Sayers' life. Set in London, 1930, the novel tells the tale of the five greatest women crime writers who form a secret society to challenge their male counterparts in the Detection Club.

Led by the formidable Dorothy L. Sayers, the group includes legendary authors such as Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, Margery Allingham, and Baroness Emma Orczy. Together, they call themselves the Queens of Crime, embarking on a mission to solve the murder of a young woman found strangled in a French park.

May Daniels, a young English nurse, vanishes during an excursion to France. Her body is discovered months later, leading to a locked room mystery that challenges the Queens of Crime. As they unravel the case, they face threats and uncover secrets, proving that they are stronger together.

This novel is a celebration of female friendship, determination, and the power of women writers in a male-dominated world. Join the Queens of Crime as they unpuzzle a mystery that could be torn from the pages of their own novels.