Brighton Belle

A Post-War Mystery with a Fearless New Heroine

Brighton Belle by Sara Sheridan is a sharp and stylish historical crime novel set in 1950s Britain, introducing the indomitable Mirabelle Bevan — a woman with a secret past and a knack for solving mysteries. This gripping first book in the Mirabelle Bevan series blends suspense, period atmosphere, and a touch of glamour in a seaside setting still reeling from the aftershocks of war.

Danger Lurks Beneath the Seaside Calm

It’s 1951, and Mirabelle Bevan, once a wartime intelligence officer, is now leading a quieter life working in a debt collection agency in Brighton. But when a routine case involving a missing Hungarian refugee spirals into something far more sinister, Mirabelle finds herself drawn back into a world of secrets, lies, and murder.

With the help of Vesta Churchill, a quick-witted clerk unafraid to challenge conventions, Mirabelle follows a trail that leads deep into Brighton’s hidden corners — uncovering deception, political intrigue, and buried histories that someone will kill to protect.

Brighton Belle is a compelling mystery with a bold female lead, rich period detail, and a gripping plot. Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction and strong, unconventional women who refuse to stay silent.