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    The Hurtwood Village Murders: A totally gripping 1920s murder mystery
    Murder at Everham Hall: A completely addictive 1920s cozy mystery
    Audiobook series2 titles

    A Marius Quin Mystery Series

    Written by Benedict Brown

    Narrated by George Blagden

    4.5/5

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    About this series

    A series of threatening letters, a forgotten figure from the past, and a killer out to settle scores…

    England 1928. Mystery writer Marius Quin receives alarming news from his sleuthing partner Lady Bella Montague that their childhood friends are in danger. Back in their charming village of Hurtwood, the three Heaton cousins have all been sent identical death threats. When the local constable refuses to help, it’s up to Marius and Bella to stop the would-be killer. But they arrive too late, and Marius finds his former best friend dead in his kitchen with a knife through the heart…

    Who in this tightly knit community wants to eliminate the Heaton family? Between shady business practices, fierce competition over the village’s best garden award, and the tragic tale of a soldier who never returned from the war, it’s more a case of who doesn’t? With the clock ticking, can Bella and Marius figure out the mystery before the two remaining cousins meet their fate? 

    A captivating and warm-hearted 1920s cozy mystery to delight fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss!

    Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries:

    ‘My first book by this author but I absolutely loved it! Adored the period setting and how the 1920s were brought so vividly to life. This was a twisty-turny mystery that kept me guessing to the end… A cross between Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse, this is an engaging, witty story that made me laugh and kept me hooked.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime fighting duo please.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘Jam-packed with lively wit, quirky characters, red herrings and cleverness. I felt an instant connection and was riveted to each page, even giggling out loud at times. Spellbinding books such as this are pure joy!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘A lovely cosy whodunit set in 1920s England… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘Charming, witty, and fast-paced.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Readers love Benedict Brown:

    ‘Deserves 10 stars!… Not since Agatha Christie’s Bertram’s Hotel have I felt I was right there watching from the sidelines.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘I couldn’t put this book down, and I didn’t even come close to guessing “whodunit”! I wish it hadn’t ended so soon.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘WOW Benedict Brown has done it once again… the ending was completely astounding, the perfect climactic twist.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘One of the best Christmas murder mysteries I’ve ever read.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘Kept me totally hooked until the last page… lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘A fresh, fun, atmospheric, joy ride… Stoke up the fire, get your hot toddy, and get cozy with this treat!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘Deserves more than 5 stars. I really loved this book.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘What a great read this was!… Murder, mayhem, evildoers doing evil deeds, a clever twist that I never saw coming.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStorm Publishing
    Release dateNov 3, 2023
    The Hurtwood Village Murders: A totally gripping 1920s murder mystery
    Murder at Everham Hall: A completely addictive 1920s cozy mystery

    Titles in the series (2)

    • 1

      Murder at Everham Hall: A completely addictive 1920s cozy mystery
      Murder at Everham Hall: A completely addictive 1920s cozy mystery

      Murder at Everham Hall: A completely addictive 1920s cozy mystery

      Benedict Brown
      5/5 - 7 ratings
      5/5 - 7 ratings

      A mystery novelist with writer’s block, a lavish party to ring in the new year, and a film star with three bullets through his head… December 1927. Mystery-writer Marius Quin has one previous bestseller, endless looming mortgage payments, and no idea how to write his next book. When his childhood friend Lady Isabella Montague invites him to an intimate New Year’s Eve party hosted by a narcissistic actor, Marius seizes upon the distraction. With his perpetually glum Basset hound along for the ride, he navigates the snowy lanes to the opulent estate of Everham Hall. As the celebrations begin, fireworks light up the sky, champagne corks pop, and then the host is murdered… Snowed-in and with the police unable to reach them, Marius is the closest thing the panicked party has to a detective and he is swiftly nominated to find the killer. But when two more guests are attacked, Marius soon realises that solving mysteries is even harder than writing them. With Bella at his side, and a clutch of conniving suspects to choose from, can Marius find the culprit before the killer targets him? A completely charming and witty golden-age cozy mystery, perfect for the Christmas season. Fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss won’t be able to put down the Marius Quin Mysteries! Readers love Benedict Brown: ‘Deserves 10 stars!… Not since Agatha Christie’s Bertram’s Hotel have I felt I was right there watching from the sidelines.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I couldn’t put this book down, and I didn’t even come close to guessing “whodunit”! I wish it hadn’t ended so soon.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘WOW Benedict Brown has done it once again… the ending was completely astounding, the perfect climactic twist.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘One of the best Christmas murder mysteries I’ve ever read.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Kept me totally hooked until the last page… lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A fresh, fun, atmospheric, joy ride… Stoke up the fire, get your hot toddy, and get cozy with this treat!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Deserves more than 5 stars. I really loved this book.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘What a great read this was!… Murder, mayhem, evildoers doing evil deeds, a clever twist that I never saw coming.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

      A mystery novelist with writer’s block, a lavish party to ring in the new year, and a film star with three bullets through his head… December 1927. Mystery-writer Marius Quin has one previous bestseller, endless looming mortgage payments, and no idea how to write his next book. When his childhood friend Lady Isabella Montague invites him to an intimate New Year’s Eve party hosted by a narcissistic actor, Marius seizes upon the distraction. With his perpetually glum Basset hound along for the ride, he navigates the snowy lanes to the opulent estate of Everham Hall. As the celebrations begin, fireworks light up the sky, champagne corks pop, and then the host is murdered… Snowed-in and with the police unable to reach them, Marius is the closest thing the panicked party has to a detective and he is swiftly nominated to find the killer. But when two more guests are attacked, Marius soon realises that solving mysteries is even harder than writing them. With Bella at his side, and a clutch of conniving suspects to choose from, can Marius find the culprit before the killer targets him? A completely charming and witty golden-age cozy mystery, perfect for the Christmas season. Fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss won’t be able to put down the Marius Quin Mysteries! Readers love Benedict Brown: ‘Deserves 10 stars!… Not since Agatha Christie’s Bertram’s Hotel have I felt I was right there watching from the sidelines.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I couldn’t put this book down, and I didn’t even come close to guessing “whodunit”! I wish it hadn’t ended so soon.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘WOW Benedict Brown has done it once again… the ending was completely astounding, the perfect climactic twist.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘One of the best Christmas murder mysteries I’ve ever read.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Kept me totally hooked until the last page… lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A fresh, fun, atmospheric, joy ride… Stoke up the fire, get your hot toddy, and get cozy with this treat!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Deserves more than 5 stars. I really loved this book.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘What a great read this was!… Murder, mayhem, evildoers doing evil deeds, a clever twist that I never saw coming.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    • 2

      The Hurtwood Village Murders: A totally gripping 1920s murder mystery
      The Hurtwood Village Murders: A totally gripping 1920s murder mystery

      The Hurtwood Village Murders: A totally gripping 1920s murder mystery

      Benedict Brown
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      A series of threatening letters, a forgotten figure from the past, and a killer out to settle scores… England 1928. Mystery writer Marius Quin receives alarming news from his sleuthing partner Lady Bella Montague that their childhood friends are in danger. Back in their charming village of Hurtwood, the three Heaton cousins have all been sent identical death threats. When the local constable refuses to help, it’s up to Marius and Bella to stop the would-be killer. But they arrive too late, and Marius finds his former best friend dead in his kitchen with a knife through the heart… Who in this tightly knit community wants to eliminate the Heaton family? Between shady business practices, fierce competition over the village’s best garden award, and the tragic tale of a soldier who never returned from the war, it’s more a case of who doesn’t? With the clock ticking, can Bella and Marius figure out the mystery before the two remaining cousins meet their fate?  A captivating and warm-hearted 1920s cozy mystery to delight fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss! Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries: ‘My first book by this author but I absolutely loved it! Adored the period setting and how the 1920s were brought so vividly to life. This was a twisty-turny mystery that kept me guessing to the end… A cross between Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse, this is an engaging, witty story that made me laugh and kept me hooked.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime fighting duo please.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Jam-packed with lively wit, quirky characters, red herrings and cleverness. I felt an instant connection and was riveted to each page, even giggling out loud at times. Spellbinding books such as this are pure joy!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A lovely cosy whodunit set in 1920s England… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Charming, witty, and fast-paced.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Readers love Benedict Brown: ‘Deserves 10 stars!… Not since Agatha Christie’s Bertram’s Hotel have I felt I was right there watching from the sidelines.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I couldn’t put this book down, and I didn’t even come close to guessing “whodunit”! I wish it hadn’t ended so soon.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘WOW Benedict Brown has done it once again… the ending was completely astounding, the perfect climactic twist.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘One of the best Christmas murder mysteries I’ve ever read.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Kept me totally hooked until the last page… lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A fresh, fun, atmospheric, joy ride… Stoke up the fire, get your hot toddy, and get cozy with this treat!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Deserves more than 5 stars. I really loved this book.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘What a great read this was!… Murder, mayhem, evildoers doing evil deeds, a clever twist that I never saw coming.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

      A series of threatening letters, a forgotten figure from the past, and a killer out to settle scores… England 1928. Mystery writer Marius Quin receives alarming news from his sleuthing partner Lady Bella Montague that their childhood friends are in danger. Back in their charming village of Hurtwood, the three Heaton cousins have all been sent identical death threats. When the local constable refuses to help, it’s up to Marius and Bella to stop the would-be killer. But they arrive too late, and Marius finds his former best friend dead in his kitchen with a knife through the heart… Who in this tightly knit community wants to eliminate the Heaton family? Between shady business practices, fierce competition over the village’s best garden award, and the tragic tale of a soldier who never returned from the war, it’s more a case of who doesn’t? With the clock ticking, can Bella and Marius figure out the mystery before the two remaining cousins meet their fate?  A captivating and warm-hearted 1920s cozy mystery to delight fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss! Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries: ‘My first book by this author but I absolutely loved it! Adored the period setting and how the 1920s were brought so vividly to life. This was a twisty-turny mystery that kept me guessing to the end… A cross between Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse, this is an engaging, witty story that made me laugh and kept me hooked.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime fighting duo please.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Jam-packed with lively wit, quirky characters, red herrings and cleverness. I felt an instant connection and was riveted to each page, even giggling out loud at times. Spellbinding books such as this are pure joy!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A lovely cosy whodunit set in 1920s England… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Charming, witty, and fast-paced.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Readers love Benedict Brown: ‘Deserves 10 stars!… Not since Agatha Christie’s Bertram’s Hotel have I felt I was right there watching from the sidelines.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I couldn’t put this book down, and I didn’t even come close to guessing “whodunit”! I wish it hadn’t ended so soon.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘WOW Benedict Brown has done it once again… the ending was completely astounding, the perfect climactic twist.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘One of the best Christmas murder mysteries I’ve ever read.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Kept me totally hooked until the last page… lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A fresh, fun, atmospheric, joy ride… Stoke up the fire, get your hot toddy, and get cozy with this treat!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Deserves more than 5 stars. I really loved this book.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘What a great read this was!… Murder, mayhem, evildoers doing evil deeds, a clever twist that I never saw coming.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Author

    Benedict Brown

    I’m a Welsh-Irish-Englishman originally from South London but now living in Burgos, a beautiful city in the north of Spain, with my French-Spanish wife and our young daughter. Writing has always been my passion. It was my favourite half-an-hour a week at primary school, and I started on my first, truly abysmal book as a teenager. So it wasn’t a difficult decision to study literature at university which led to an MA in Creative Writing. I grew up in a crime-fiction-mad family and had made a few clumsy attempts at writing one over the years before coming up with the idea for my contemporary whodunits "The Izzy Palmer Mysteries". My second series, the 1920s-set "Lord Edgington Investigates...", has been a great success, with each of the books becoming a bestseller. If you'd like to tell me what you think about my detectives, my writing or the world at large, I’d love to hear from you, so feel free to get in touch at www.benedictbrown.net where you can also download my free mystery novellas and join my readers' club.

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