A Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mystery Series
Written by Dawn Brookes
Narrated by Pearl Hewitt
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About this series
Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe has earned a reputation in her village as 'The Sleuth of the Manor' due to her knack for solving mysteries. When her friend Edna suspects foul play following the deaths of two residents from a prestigious retirement community, Marjorie goes undercover to investigate.
Along with her trusted friends Horace, Frederick, and Edna, Marjorie must catch the killer before anyone else dies. Going undercover as new residents, Marjorie and Horace set out to uncover the truth. But there is a ruthless killer in their midst, and Marjorie must catch them before she becomes the next victim. The four friends risk life and limb to uncover the dark secrets hidden behind the walls of the not-so-idyllic community.
With a colourful cast of characters including a brilliant but troubled ex-detective, a fiery physiotherapist, an eccentric hypochondriac, a glamorous retired journalist, and others, this witty cozy mystery proves you're never too old to go in search of the truth.
Murder, secrets, and intrigue abound in this thrilling whodunit. Murder in a Care Home is a charming cozy mystery following the exploits of the ‘awesome foursome’ of ageing sleuths as they put their lives at risk to find justice.
"The latest adventure in this popular series from award winning author, Dawn Brookes promises to be a cracking read!"
Titles in the series (4)
- Murder in the Highlands
2
"Lady Marjorie at her fearsome best..." A relaxing Highland tour becomes quite the opposite when the awesome foursome investigate a murder by the shores of the great Loch Ness. The untimely death prompts our octogenarian sleuth, and her pensioner friends to investigate. A getaway next to Loch Ness offers more mystery than the holidaymakers have bargained for. It's not just Nessie lurking around the eerie shores. Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe is frequently at odds with her cousin-in-law, Edna Parkinton, but they agree on one thing. They are determined to track down a killer. Meanwhile, Horace Tyler and Frederick Mackworth are distracted by an attractive newcomer who threatens to divide the foursome. Murder in the Highlands is the humorous second book in the Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mysteries. If you like twisty red herrings, dastardly deaths and laugh-out-loud moments, you'll love Dawn Brookes's Scottish Highland tale.
- Murder at the Christmas Market
3
Four seniors and a dog work together to solve a festive crime... Lady Marjorie's plans for a quiet time are in tatters when her son asks her to host his business guests the week before Christmas... Time to bring in reinforcements. The awesome foursome get together again. Pandemonium isn't a word Marjorie Snellthorpe is used to, but when an array of eccentric guests descend on her London home, along with a quirky cook and a large dog, even Edna Parkinton's advice is welcome. With her son Jeremy and his extravagant wife Octavia swanning off elsewhere, Horace calls in the ever capable Faith Weathers to help manage the unruly crowd. During a visit to a Christmas market one of the guests dies under suspicious circumstances. Marjorie and her senior friends are determined to find the person responsible and protect one of her own from being arrested by the officious Detective Inspector in charge of the case. Will the four friends find a killer before one of them becomes a Christmas catastrophe? This laugh out loud cozy mystery is just what's required over the festive season. Grab your copy now.
- Murder at a Wimbledon Mansion
4
Anyone for murder? Get ready for a thrilling cozy murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat! When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe and friends arrive at the luxurious Hallenguard Manor, they are looking forward to a week of tennis, strawberries, and champagne. Their plans are scuppered when a murder takes place under their noses. With no choice but to investigate, the quartet finds themselves embroiled in a complex web of relationships and motives. It’s not much help when the only witness is a cat. As they follow the trail of clues, Lady Marjorie and her friends soon discover that everyone in the mansion house has something to hide. Secrets are unearthed, and loyalties tested as they try to unravel the mystery. Despite the odds being stacked against them, the foursome is determined to catch the killer and bring them to justice. Armed with sharp minds, quick wit, and the feline witness, can they piece together the puzzle and unmask the murderer before it’s too late? Find out in this gripping murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.
- Murder in a Care Home
5
A spate of deaths in a care home. Someone is getting away with murder... Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe has earned a reputation in her village as 'The Sleuth of the Manor' due to her knack for solving mysteries. When her friend Edna suspects foul play following the deaths of two residents from a prestigious retirement community, Marjorie goes undercover to investigate. Along with her trusted friends Horace, Frederick, and Edna, Marjorie must catch the killer before anyone else dies. Going undercover as new residents, Marjorie and Horace set out to uncover the truth. But there is a ruthless killer in their midst, and Marjorie must catch them before she becomes the next victim. The four friends risk life and limb to uncover the dark secrets hidden behind the walls of the not-so-idyllic community. With a colourful cast of characters including a brilliant but troubled ex-detective, a fiery physiotherapist, an eccentric hypochondriac, a glamorous retired journalist, and others, this witty cozy mystery proves you're never too old to go in search of the truth. Murder, secrets, and intrigue abound in this thrilling whodunit. Murder in a Care Home is a charming cozy mystery following the exploits of the ‘awesome foursome’ of ageing sleuths as they put their lives at risk to find justice. "The latest adventure in this popular series from award winning author, Dawn Brookes promises to be a cracking read!"
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