Take the holiday of a lifetime with history's greatest mystery writers

It's the height of summer. As the heat shimmers on the streets and ice cream melts onto sticky fingers, tempers begin to rise and old grudges surface. From Cornish beaches to the French Riviera, it's not just a holiday that's on people's minds ... it's murder. In these ten classic stories from writers such as Arthur Conan Doyle, Cyril Hare and Gladys Mitchell, you'll find mayhem and mysteries aplenty. So grab the suncream and head down to the beach - if you dare.

"Short, clever and puzzling murder tales which test the brains of the most avid crime reader ... delectable" - On Magazine

"With Cecily Gayford in charge, we are on safe ground" - Daily Mail