Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad

A historic castle in the Tuscan countryside, picturesque vineyards, lines of cypress trees, and an eccentric Englishman falling from the belltower. Italy, 1929. No sooner have master sleuth Lord Edgington and his grandson-apprentice begun their grand tour of Europe than a wealthy landowner turns up dead. On arriving at the palatial Castello di Montegufoni, the duo must uncover the owner's secrets and pick from a host of dubious suspects to find out who did him in. Could one of his three rebellious heirs have pushed him from the belltower? Or is a disgruntled local to blame? Confronted with the dead man's many former lovers, a shady priest, a corrupt police officer and a serious language barrier, the detectives have their work cut out. But when the body count rises, it's a race against the clock to solve the puzzle before the killer strikes again. "Murder in an Italian Castle" is the first book in the brand new "Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad" series of 1920s whodunits. Complete with stunning real-life locations, mouth-watering food, an adorable golden retriever, and a cast of cunning characters, this might just be the warm, witty and wonderfully twisty mystery you need. Agatha Christie meets Downton Abbey on a grand European tour!

Everyone wanted a piece of the world's most beloved film star, but who finally took it? Italy, 1929. When renowned detective Lord Edgington boards a luxurious night train in Rome, he hopes for attentive service, fine food and perhaps a chance to read his book. But a short distance into the journey, screen siren Geraldine de la Forge is slain in her sleeping compartment, and the master sleuth is put to the test. Adored the world over, Geraldine seemed to have the perfect life, but as Lord Edgington and his grandson investigate, a darker picture emerges. Was it her jealous lover, a wealthy patron with secrets to hide, her ambitious director, or an obsessive fan who cut the life from her? The detectives must untangle a web of passion, lies and betrayal to stop the killer from striking again. A fast-paced, witty, and fiendishly puzzling whodunnit in the tradition of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. "Death on the Night Train to Verona" will send you thundering towards the final destination and one last dizzying twist. The audiobook is narrated by the actor George Blagden from the TV shows "Vikings" and "Versailles" and the Oscar-winning film "Les Miserables".