#BlogTour: THE CASE OF THE CHRISTIE CURSE by Kelly Oliver @KellyOliverBook @BoldwoodBooks @rararesources

Publication: 21st February 2026 – Boldwood Books

Mesopotamia, 1930: When Agatha Christie invites fellow members of the Detection Club to witness the famous excavations at the ruins of Ur, Dorothy L. Sayers, her quick-witted assistant Eliza Baker, and Theo Sharp expect ancient wonders – not fresh corpses.

But when an archaeologist is found dead in the sand, whispers of a deadly curse sweep through the camp. Eliza suspects something far more dangerous than superstition. Amid glittering artifacts and fragile alliances, every guest harbors secrets: the Woolleys, whose marriage is shadowed by tragedy; a journalist hungry for scandal; even academic Max Mallowan, whose loyalties are not what they seem.

As theft, forgery, and coded messages surface, the line between archaeology and espionage blurs. And when Eliza and Theo find themselves in danger, they must face not only the truth about the murder – but also the truths they’ve long denied about each other. Can they uncover the killer before the desert claims another victim? Or will this dig unearth secrets too dangerous to survive?

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Happy Sunday, everyone! It’s my turn on the blog tour for The Case of the Christie Curse, the fantastic new novel by Kelly Oliver.

I really do love The Detection Club series and I am always excited when a new book comes out. The series is well-written and engaging, the mysteries are intriguing and full of twists, and the cast of characters is wonderful, featuring, among the others, real-life figures (and two of my favourite authors) Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. I also love that the stories are inspired by real events in Agatha Christie’s life and from her novels.

In this third book, the gang, also known as the Detection Club, travels to Mesopotamia, invited by Agatha Christie who feels that something is not quite right in the excavation site she is working on. And she is not wrong. There are missing artifacts, a mysterious illness, ancient curses, and also a nosy and annoying reporter, and then a body is found. It’s up to Eliza and Theo to figure out what is going on, before someone else is killed.

I loved the setting of this novel. The desert, the hot sun, an archeological dig full of ancient artifacts and history, lots of intrigue and suspense. As always, all the characters are engaging and well-drawn. For Eliza and Theo everyone in the camp is a suspect, from the anxious Woolleys to the charming Max Mallowan to the ambitious journalist with his loads of trunks. Eliza and Theo immerse themselves in the case, getting themselves in danger, while also finding the time to face their feelings for each other as their relationship seems to finally reach the point I have been waiting for since the first book.

The Case of the Christie Curse is yet another fantastic and addictive story from Kelly Oliver, perfect for all fans of historical mystery: there are mysteries, tension, and humor, as well as time for a bit of romance. Highly recommended!

A huge thank you to Rachel and Boldwood Books for inviting me to join the blog tour and providing me with a proof of the novel.

Kelly Oliver is the award-winning, bestselling author of three mysteries series: The Jessica James Mysteries, The Pet Detective Mysteries, and the historical cozies The Fiona Figg Mysteries, set in WW1. She is also the Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University and lives in Nashville, Tennessee.