Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mystery

Deadly care ahead… Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe and her friends are going undercover! After a brief rehabilitation stay at the luxurious Evergreen Acres Retirement Home, her cousin-in-law, Edna, is convinced that two recent deaths involved foul play, and she calls in Marjorie and Horace to pose as residents to do some digging. They soon discover that someone in this prestigious establishment is taking the concept of 'caring' way too far… As the friends navigate between physiotherapy and afternoon tea, a talkative parrot, Apollo, becomes an unlikely ally, repeating conversations that point to sinister goings-on. When a former detective is found collapsed in his apartment, Marjorie suspects they are dealing with a killer who'll stop at nothing to keep their secrets safe. Can Marjorie expose the truth before another unsuspecting retiree is killed with unkindness? Murder in a Care Home delivers a witty and warm investigation into the deadly side of retirement living, where even the parrot knows too much for his own good! Ideal for fans of Richard Osman and Nita Prose. Readers love the Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mysteries: "Loaded with suspects, humour and first-rate writing… Cannot wait for the next one!" Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely binge-worthy. You are hooked as soon as you start reading…" Reader review, 5 stars "Love these cozy murder mysteries… The characters, the settings are great and I was left feeling I was there with them." Reader review, 5 stars "The book is filled with quirky characters… A well-thought-out mystery with some humor thrown in. Wonderful character development… It kept me guessing right to the end." Reader review, 5 stars "Marjorie is a force to reckon with for an octogenarian sleuth. I love this murder mystery. Well written and excellent plot." Reader review, 5 stars

The Henley Royal Regatta – where dark secrets rise to the surface. Attending the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta seems the perfect addition to Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe's summer plans – a week of rowing races, Pimm's and garden parties. But when her friend Frederick's old university chum is found drowned near Henley Bridge – in the exact spot where his cousin died twenty years ago – their riverside idyll turns deadly. As hidden memories surface within the exclusive members' enclosure, Marjorie discovers both deaths may be linked to a historic accident. And when Frederick's life is threatened, Marjorie and friends must act fast to unmask the killer before another body flows downstream. Can the awesome foursome navigate the treacherous waters of Henley's elite society to catch a murderer who's determined to keep the past anchored down? Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, The Mystery Guest and Murder Before Evensong, Murder at the Regatta will take you to the world of rivalry and relentless sleuthing. Join the fabulous four as they take on their trickiest case yet! Readers love the Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mysteries: "Loaded with suspects, humour and first-rate writing… Cannot wait for the next one!" Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely binge-worthy. You are hooked as soon as you start reading…" Reader review, 5 stars "Love these cozy murder mysteries… The characters, the settings are great and I was left feeling I was there with them." Reader review, 5 stars "The book is filled with quirky characters… A well-thought-out mystery with some humor thrown in. Wonderful character development… It kept me guessing right to the end." Reader review, 5 stars "Marjorie is a force to reckon with for an octogenarian sleuth. I love this murder mystery. Well written and excellent plot." Reader review, 5 stars

Four feisty octogenarians. One deadly aria. A symphony of secrets. Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe and her irrepressible cousin-in-law, Edna, arrive in Romania for what should be a tranquil escape, starting with a night at the opera. However, their evening of culture strikes a fatal note when a demanding opera diva is found dead. Who wanted the temperamental star to take her final bow? When suspicion falls on their fellow traveller Frederick – the victim's ex-fiancé who she abandoned at the altar decades ago – Marjorie and Edna, alongside companions Horace and Frederick himself, are forced to investigate. Between feuding family members and the unexpected arrival of a vengeful best friend, the unlikely quartet finds themselves chasing a killer who's orchestrating a deadly encore. When a second body is discovered, they realise this murderer's show is far from over… Can Marjorie and her fellow sleuths unmask the killer before the final curtain falls – on them? Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, Murder at the Opera House is a pitch-perfect blend of wit and suspense that will keep you guessing until the very last page. What readers are saying about Murder at the Opera House: "It was everything you want a cozy to be… full of fun characters, a great mystery and leaves you wanting the next book NOW!" Reader review, 5 stars "This is a fabulous new classic!" Reader review, 5 stars "A wonderful, delightful, cozy who dunnit murder mystery that will have you guessing till the end! " Reader review, 5 stars "This is full of mishaps and laughs and if you love cozy mystery, I highly recommend you add this into your rotation soon!" Reader review, 5 stars "I binged it one day… There are many twists in this book and a surprise ending of who the murderer was." Reader review, 5 stars

Deck the halls with poison and secrets… A killer is lurking this Christmas. When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe's peaceful December is interrupted by her son, Jeremy, and five unexpected house guests, she calls in reinforcements: her feisty cousin-in-law, Edna (complete with a festive array of wigs), steadfast Horace and dependable Frederick. She hopes they'll help her survive until the Christmas tree comes. But murder arrives first when Jeremy's thoroughly unpleasant associate, Marcus Singleton, collapses at Marjorie's feet. And it's not a case of too much mulled wine – Marcus has been struck down by something far more deadly. With her dear housekeeper, Gina, in the police's sights as the killer, Marjorie and her friends find themselves unwrapping more secrets than presents. Between old grudges and hidden connections, everyone seems to have a reason to want Marcus dead. And when another attack brings danger to Marjorie's study, it's chillingly clear that someone's Christmas list has more deadly deeds planned. Can Marjorie catch the killer before they strike again, or will there be one less person pulling crackers around her table? A cozy Christmas mystery to delight readers of Richard Coles and The Thursday Murder Club, blending wit, warmth and murder with a side of eggnog. What readers are saying about Murder at the Christmas Market: "Loved, loved, loved it. Lady Marjorie and her friends solve yet another murder. Plenty of laughs with a couple of mysteries thrown in." Reader review, 5 stars "Another brilliant read… for me it's the best yet." Reader review, 5 stars "The book is filled with quirky characters… A well-thought-out mystery with some humor thrown in. Wonderful character development… It kept me guessing right to the end." Reader review, 5 stars "Marjorie is a force to reckon with for an octogenarian sleuth. I love this murder mystery. Well written and excellent plot." Reader review, 5 stars "It was fun doing sleuth work right along with the characters and… I'm ready to read the next one." Reader review, 5 stars

A free holiday in the Highlands? There must be a catch… When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe and friends arrive at the newly opened Nessie's Lochside Hotel for an all-expenses-paid getaway, they're looking forward to stunning views, peaceful walks and perhaps a glimpse of the infamous monster. Well, most of them are – Edna is convinced the legendary beast is out for blood. But Marjorie's morning stroll by the loch delivers more than fresh Highland air when she trips over something… the murdered body of a local writer. Over her morning tea, Marjorie can't help but study her fellow guests. The dead man had been threatening to expose dark secrets about some of them in his latest book. Could someone at this remote hotel think those secrets are worth killing for? And could Marjorie be buttering toast next to a killer? When a second victim is found, the cozy hotel turns decidedly frosty. Marjorie and her companions piece together connections to a tragic night long ago, but can they solve the mystery before their little group gets smaller? And will Edna ever be convinced that Nessie isn't behind it all? Fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club will love Murder in the Highlands, a delightful blend of murder, mystery and laughter – enough to fill Loch Ness itself! What readers are saying about Murder in the Highlands: "This is my new favorite book! I love Lady Marjorie… I highly recommend this book. It's a fun cozy mystery!" Reader review, 5 stars "A fantastic book… If you haven't read the series yet, you need to start. It's funny and very entertaining." Reader review, 5 stars "The story keeps me wanting to get to the next bit, but then it is so good I don't want it to finish." Reader review, 5 stars "Love these cozy murder mysteries… The characters, the settings are great and I was left feeling I was there with them." Reader review, 5 stars "Cute, cozy murder mystery in the Scottish Highlands at Loch Ness! Great sense of humor mixed with mystery and lots of red herrings!" Reader review, 5 stars

Anyone for murder? When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe receives an unexpected invitation from the son of some dear old friends to spend the week while she attends the Wimbledon Championships, she's intrigued. Along with her allies – including the ever-forthright Edna – Marjorie arrives at Oscar Winchester's elegant mansion anticipating tennis, strawberries and champagne. What she finds is the body of the family's accountant in the scullery. As whispers of embezzlement and affairs volley through the polished halls, Marjorie discovers the murdered accountant was investigating financial irregularities in the Winchester family's business. And when Oscar becomes the prime suspect and another victim is found injured, Marjorie knows she must uncover the truth. Can Marjorie solve the mystery before it's game, set and match to the killer? Murder at a Wimbledon Mansion serves up the perfect blend of tennis, tension and terrific sleuthing that will keep you guessing until championship point. Readers love the Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mysteries: "Loaded with suspects, humour and first-rate writing… Cannot wait for the next one!" Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely binge-worthy. You are hooked as soon as you start reading…" Reader review, 5 stars "Love these cozy murder mysteries… The characters, the settings are great and I was left feeling I was there with them." Reader review, 5 stars "The book is filled with quirky characters… A well-thought-out mystery with some humor thrown in. Wonderful character development… It kept me guessing right to the end." Reader review, 5 stars "Marjorie is a force to reckon with for an octogenarian sleuth. I love this murder mystery. Well written and excellent plot." Reader review, 5 stars

Some holidays are to die for… others are just deadly. A scenic tour of Cornwall's dramatic coastline should be the perfect getaway for the awesome foursome – and it is – until the tour's history expert takes a fatal plunge from Tintagel Castle. Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe has seen enough suspicious deaths to know an accident when it isn't one. While the local police write off the victim's demise as a tragic mishap, Marjorie and her three unlikely companions – sharp-tongued Edna, charming Horace and methodical Frederick – start digging deeper. What they uncover is a web of bitter vendettas among their fellow travellers. The victim had a talent for making enemies – from his vengeful ex-wife to students nursing old wounds. When a second member of their group barely survives a drowning attempt, the message is clear: the killer isn't done. Armed with savvy instincts, endless curiosity and a healthy supply of tea, can Marjorie and her friends solve the case before their Cornish adventure becomes their final cliff-hanger? A delightfully British cozy mystery filled with friendship, wit and just enough red herrings to keep you guessing until the very last page. Fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club will adore this. Readers love the Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mysteries: "Loaded with suspects, humour and first-rate writing… Cannot wait for the next one!" Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely binge-worthy. You are hooked as soon as you start reading…" Reader review, 5 stars "Love these cozy murder mysteries… The characters, the settings are great and I was left feeling I was there with them." Reader review, 5 stars "The book is filled with quirky characters… A well-thought-out mystery with some humour thrown in. Wonderful character development… It kept me guessing right to the end." Reader review, 5 stars "Marjorie is a force to reckon with for an octogenarian sleuth. I love this murder mystery. Well written and excellent plot." Reader review, 5 stars

A river cruise from Amsterdam turns deadly. When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe embarks on her first river cruise with companions Rachel Prince and Sarah Bradshaw, she's not expecting murder for company! It's bad enough knowing there might be a murderer among their travelling party, but then Lady Marjorie finds herself saddled with a most unwelcome guest. Edna Parkinton, Marjorie's estranged cousin-in-law is loud, brash and tells it as it is. Marjorie can't wait to be shot of her. With Rachel and Sarah intent on enjoying a holiday for once, Marjorie decides to investigate a guest's suspicious death herself. Will she find the killer before the killer finds her? Laugh out loud fun and mayhem, this prequel provides an appetising taster for the series to follow. Edna Parkinton is a welcome addition to Dawn Brookes's intriguing characters.