Audiobooks by Benedict Brown

Death at Silent Pool: A 1920s Mystery

"A woman disappears in suspicious circumstances, the obvious suspect is murdered, and a family tears itself apart. When master sleuth Lord Edgington is called to investigate the disappearance of a politician’s wife at a beauty spot in the countryside, things go badly from the outset. A bloody and abandoned car hints at a dark fate for the missing woman, and when her husband forbids the detectives from entering his property, there is only one conclusion to draw. The case is soon turned on its head when the prime suspect is murdered and the heirs to the grand estate at Silent Pool clash. But which of the five bickering siblings wanted their parents dead and who will the killer target next? As the police fail to get the situation under control, and two warring camps emerge, Lord Edgington and his increasingly capable assistant must dig into the past of a unique and uniquely horrible family if they wish to catch the culprit before there is no one left to blame. A 1920s whodunit with a warm-hearted and original detective duo, a cast of well-drawn characters and a mystery that will leave you guessing right to the end. “Death at Silent Pool” is the fourteenth novel in the witty and twisty “Lord Edgington Investigates” series but can be read as a standalone case."

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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Arsenic and Old Lies: A gripping and unputdownable cozy mystery

"A dead body in the study, a terrible wrong to put right, and a trail that leads to murder… London, 1928. Mystery writer and amateur detective Marius Quin is reeling from his friend’s murder in his own home. Forced to stay away from the case, he’s in urgent need of distraction when fate points him towards Felicity Mortimer, a woman imprisoned for poisoning her husband fifteen years earlier. Marius soon becomes convinced of Felicity’s innocence, and when he discovers a key witness with his throat cut, it’s clear that the real killer is still on the loose. Determined to uncover the truth, Marius drags his partner-in-crime-solving, Lady Bella Montague, (not to forget his basset hound, Percy) to a manor house deep within the New Forest. But what dark secrets are concealed at the picturesque estate where Felicity once lived? As their search for answers stirs up more violence, can Marius and Bella expose a deadly plot before death stalks the halls of Rhinefield House… again? A captivating and atmospheric 1920s mystery that will delight fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey, and Lee Strauss. Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries: ‘Wowwwwwww!!!!! This books totally blew me away!!!! So well written! So engaging!!! I truly couldn’t put this down!!!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Absolutely charming… Lots of fun, very clever, and so well-written that I didn’t guess the killer and was very surprised at the end! A+++’ 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, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime fighting duo please.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I laughed myself silly… Loved it!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘An absolute showstopper, with crazy characters, a red herring around every corner, and endless twists and turns. It’s a must-read that will keep you reading until the last page.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Agatha Christie vibes… Recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical British mysteries!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A fun, entertaining historical cozy mystery with a nice touch of tongue-in-cheek humour… Extremely likeable protagonists… Kept me guessing right up to the big reveal… I am so here for it.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A lovely cosy whodunit… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘So easy to read and there’s a bit of humour thrown in for good measure. Curl up with this story and enjoy!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Has everything I love in a cozy… Humor. Threats and murders to be solved. Even a lovable dog… It’s a lighthearted read, that had me guessing until the reveal.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘My first book by this author but I absolutely loved it!… 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, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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The Puzzle of Parham House: A 1920s Mystery

"An ancient house with secrets to disclose, a string of murders with no clear motive and an enigma fit for a great detective. England, 1928. When Lord Edgington and his young apprentice Christopher are called to investigate a simple theft at a grand Elizabethan estate, they are soon embroiled in a mystery involving priceless antiques, ancient myths and unscrupulous academics. But when people at Parham House are killed off apparently at random, the detectives must tackle a puzzle that may be impossible to solve. Faced with a cast of suspects including a roguish archaeologist, a pair of ambitious twins, an expert on ancient weapons and the world’s most boring man, the master sleuth struggles to find the answer. Will his assistant step in to crack “The Puzzle of Parham House” or will more people die before the killer completes his elusive scheme? The new book in the bestselling “Lord Edgington Investigates…” series of warm, funny and endlessly twisty whodunits is a spoiler-free mystery which can be read as a standalone novel."

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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The Christmas Bell Mystery: A 1920s Mystery

"A chance meeting on a snowy platform, an old miser with a fortune worth killing for, and the wrong man found dead beside the fireplace. England, 1927. When Lord Edgington hears of a failed attack on an eccentric viscount, it’s the perfect excuse to get out of seeing horrible relatives over Christmas. With his loyal grandson and their golden retriever along for the ride, he sets off to investigate, but on arriving at the snowbound manor house on the English coast, they find that the wrong man has been killed. It is not the rich tyrant who lies dead on the floor of the grand salon, but one of his many bickering heirs. In a household divided by greed and jealousy, the famous sleuth must race to find the culprit before more members of the family turn up dead (or it’s time for Christmas dinner). Will the killer turn out to be a smooth-tongued lothario, a beloved pillar of the community, a thuggish former soldier or the damsel in distress who brought them there in the first place? A witty and wonderfully festive whodunnit which mixes all the twists of an Agatha Christie novel with the drama of Downton Abbey. “The Christmas Bell Mystery” is a spoiler-free, standalone story, so you don't have to know anything about the other books in the series to enjoy it. The Lord Edgington Investigates… audiobooks are narrated by George Blagden from the TV shows, Vikings, Versailles, and the Oscar-winning film of Les Miserables."

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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A Body at the Grand Hotel: An addictive 1920s murder mystery

"A body in the swimming pool, a disappearing suspect and a killer hiding in plain sight… When mystery novelist turned private detective, Marius Quin, is invited to speak at a gala dinner by the mysterious Mrs Thistlethwaite he jumps at the chance of a weekend away on the English Riviera. With his sleuthing partner, Lady Bella Montague, in tow, Marius arrives at Torquay’s Grand Hotel. But they soon realise that, behind the shiny exteriors, all is not what it seems. After Thistlethwaite turns Marius’s big night into a character assassination at his expense, he wonders why he was invited in the first place. Things go from bad to worse when Marius discovers the body of his cantankerous host in the hotel pool. But how can the duo catch a killer when every piece of evidence they uncover is contradicted by two more? Faced with a hostile police sergeant, evasive witnesses and a conspiracy to conceal the truth, Bella and Marius must call upon every resource they possess to uncover the secret of the body at the Grand Hotel. A charming, cozy page-turner. If you adore Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss you’ll be hooked on this historical mystery. Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries: ‘Wowwwwwww!!!!! This books totally blew me away!!!! So well written! So engaging!!! I truly couldn’t put this down!!!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Absolutely charming… Lots of fun, very clever, and so well-written that I didn’t guess the killer and was very surprised at the end! A+++’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Jam-packedwith 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, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime fighting duo please.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I laughed myself silly… Loved it!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘An absolute showstopper, with crazy characters, a red herring around every corner, and endless twists and turns. It’s a must-read that will keep you reading until the last page.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Agatha Christie vibes… Recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical British mysteries!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A fun, entertaining historical cozy mystery with a nice touch of tongue-in-cheek humour… Extremely likeable protagonists… Kept me guessing right up to the big reveal… I am so here for it.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A lovely cosy whodunit… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘So easy to read and there’s a bit of humour thrown in for good measure. Curl up with this story and enjoy!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Has everything I love in a cozy… Humor. Threats and murders to be solved. Even a lovable dog… It’s a lighthearted read, that had me guessing until the reveal.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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A Killer in the Wings: A 1920s Mystery

"A murder on the stage of a packed theatre, a company of actors ripped apart by rivalries, and a secret that has simmered for decades. England, 1927. When an actor is killed during the performance of a new mystery play, his colleagues refuse to believe it was an accident and turn to Lord Edgington for help. The renowned detective must navigate a labyrinth of deceit to solve the crime, but when every possible culprit is on the cast list, it’s hard to know who’s telling the truth and who’s playing a part. To save the other actors from the killer’s knife, the master sleuth and his loyal grandson race to outwit their opponent, but will they unravel the tangled threads of the case before more lives are claimed? Set against the backdrop of the opulent theatres and luxurious hotels of London's West End in the twenties, A Killer in the Wings is a witty and suspenseful whodunit with a cast of devious suspects and a carefully twisting plot that will leave you guessing until the curtain falls. The Lord Edgington Investigates audiobooks are narrated by George Blagden from the TV shows, Vikings, Versailles, and the Oscar-winning film of Les Miserables."

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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Blood on the Banisters: A 1920s Mystery

"At a luxurious country wedding, the mother of the bride is found murdered and the groom caught red-handed, but who is really to blame? When the Duchess of Hinwick is found dead on her daughter’s wedding day, renowned sleuth Lord Edgington must prove his grandson's innocence by discovering the real killer’s plot. As he unravels the mystery of the murdered aristocrat, it becomes clear that even her own family are happy to see the back of her. With the bride’s ex-fiancé, a suspicious butler, and a plethora of plotting relatives among the suspects, how will the famous detective find the truth when just about everyone wanted the duplicitous woman dead? A fast, funny and fabulous 1920s whodunnit filled with countless twists and surprises. “Blood on the Banisters” is an Agatha-Christie-style mystery with a cast of brilliant characters that will have you racing to the final chapter. Even if Lord Edgington can save the groom, will they get to the church on time or die trying? The audiobook is narrated by George Blagden from the TV shows Vikings, Versailles, and the Oscar-winning film Les Misérables."

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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A Novel Way to Kill: A 1920s Mystery Novella

"A grand house in the country, three rival sisters, and a dead man in the garden… It sounds like a case for Lord Edgington. On a trip to meet a family of well-known authors in the English countryside, Lord Edgington of Cranley Hall (along with his well-meaning grandson and their very loyal golden retriever) is faced with the puzzling case of an elderly man thrown from a window, a life-long rivalry and a death foretold in mystery writer's novel. Will the famous sleuth be able to solve the mystery before it's time for tea? A Novel Way to Kill is a novella-length mystery from the "Lord Edgington Investigates…" series of 1920s whodunits. It is a standalone story and can be read at any point in the series but comes between the seventh and eighth novels chronologically. The Lord Edgington Investigates... audiobooks are narrated by George Blagden from the TV shows, Vikings, Versailles, and the Oscar-winning film of Les Miserables."

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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The Castleton Affair: A gripping 1920s historical mystery

"A government aide kidnapped, a French diplomat murdered, a killer to uncover… When mystery writer Marius Quin and his sleuthing partner Lady Bella Montague are hired by a secretive stranger to find a missing civil servant, they immediately set to work. Ernest Castleton was taken at gunpoint days earlier, but with the help of his distraught fiancée, Marius and Bella uncover a vital clue. Ernest hid a cryptic letter in the British Museum, and it sends the intrepid duo on a trail that stretches from the centre of London all the way to the English coast. The investigation takes on a new twist when they arrive at the home of the British Foreign Secretary only to find a French diplomat murdered in the Grand Hall of the palatial property… But who pushed Monsieur Rochefort to his death, and what does it have to do with Ernest Castleton's disappearance? Marius and Bella must choose from a nefarious spy, a double-dealing diplomat and any number of spoilt aristocrats if they wish to catch the killer. With the clock ticking and only twenty-four hours left before the suspects disperse, they must call upon their every skill to stop more innocent people from dying… A fast, fresh and fun 1920s murder mystery which combines the feel of a classic spy novel with a twisting whodunit, The Castleton Affair will leave you guessing until the very last chapter. 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, ?????????? 'Kept me totally hooked until the last page… lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.' 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, ??????????"

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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What the Vicar Saw: A 1920s Mystery

"#### A dead vicar in the vestry, the wrong man condemned, and a village with secrets to bury. #### After the vicar of Condicote is found murdered at the funeral of a dissolute baron, the police soon identify the likely culprit. But faced with countless rivalries and a host of scheming suspects, renowned detective Lord Edgington has a dilemma to resolve; how can he catch the murderer when no one knows what the vicar was running from just moments before he was killed? #### As more bodies appear, and everyone in town from the police constable to the dead baron's widow has something to hide, the detective and his loyal grandson must race against time to save an innocent man from the gallows. #### What the Vicar Saw is a warm-hearted, gripping and funny whodunit, set in a picturesque English village, with a cast of larger-than-life characters and a puzzle at its centre that will keep you guessing until the final chapters. The newest Agatha-Christie-style mystery in the bestselling Lord Edgington Investigates... series is spoiler free and can be read as a standalone novel. #### The Lord Edgington Investigates... audiobooks are narrated by George Blagden from the TV shows, Vikings, Versailles, and the Oscar-winning film of Les Miserables."

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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

"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, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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

"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, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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