Audiobooks narrated by George Blagden

A Body at a Boarding School: A 1920s Mystery

"Something is rotten at the Oakton Academy for Distinguished Young Gentlemen. With rumors of fighting, cheating, and all-night parties - and that's just the teachers - the headmaster is losing control of the school. When a body is discovered, bludgeoned to death with a monkey statue on the last day of term, renowned detective Lord Edgington and his bumbling grandson Christopher are on hand to search for the killer. But with such a range of despicable suspects - again, that's just the teachers - plotting prefects, and maniacal students to choose from, will the discordant duo be up to the challenge? The second book in the Lord Edgington Investigates mystery series has all the intrigue, humor, and twists of its best-selling predecessor, Murder at the Spring Ball. A Body at a Boarding School is a 1920s-style whodunnit in a wonderfully wicked setting with a cast of curious characters to enjoy. Discover whether the great Lord Edgington can catch the killer and be home in time for afternoon tea. 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 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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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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An Eye for an Eye

"The unputdownable new rollercoaster read from the Sunday Times bestseller Jeffrey Archer – a must read book of 2024! ‘An absolute page-turner’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review ‘Impossible to put down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review ‘So many turns and twists’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Master of the pager turner' – Daily Mail 'Compelling' – David Baldacci Selected as one of Waterstones’ Best Books for 2024 *** In one of the most luxurious cities on earth… A billion-dollar deal is about to go badly wrong. A lavish night out is about to end in murder. And the British government is about to be plunged into crisis. In the heart of the British establishment… Lord Hartley, the latest in a line of peers going back over two hundred years, lies dying. But his will triggers an inheritance with explosive consequences. Two deaths. Continents apart. No obvious connection. So why are they both at the centre of a master criminal's plot for revenge? And can Scotland Yard's William Warwick uncover the truth before it's too late… The ultimate race-against-time is about to begin."

Jeffrey Archer (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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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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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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Death from High Places: A 1920s Mystery Novella

"Perfect blue skies, a soft summer breeze and a view to die for! Lord Edgington of Cranley Hall has some living to do. The next item to cross off on his list of grand ambitions is a serene balloon flight above his palatial estate. But, after a man falls to his death, the pleasant pursuit is interrupted, and the esteemed detective suspects foul play. With the help of his hapless grandson, their loyal golden retriever and a couple of parachutes, Lord Edgington must solve the murder before the meddlesome police arrive to take control of the case. But, when all of the suspects seem like such nice chaps, it's awfully difficult to spot a killer. An Agatha-Christie-style novella with a dash of Downton Abbey thrown in, Death from High Places is a spoiler-free 1920s whodunit which immediately follows Murder at the Spring Ball, the first novel in the bestselling Lord Edgington Investigates... series of mysteries. Narrated by the actor George Blagden, from the TV shows Vikings and Versailles, and the Oscar-winning film Les Miserables. Please note that this is a two-and-a-half-hour novella, not a full-length audiobook."

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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Death on a Summer's Day: A 1920s Mystery

"A majestic road trip across England filled with stunning landscapes, incredible sights, and the odd dead body along the way. Lord Edgington and his grandson (along with a surprising number of servants) are going on a summer holiday. Setting off in their convoy of luxury cars, there are wonders to behold and mysteries to uncover. But when they arrive at the Lake District for a reunion with old friends, a tragedy from decades earlier hangs over the dilapidated Chandos Grove estate. After a member of the party is murdered, it will take the legendary investigator's every last wit to catch the killer and solve a mystery that has haunted him for fifty years. Death on a Summer's Day is another funny and fast-moving 1920s murder mystery full of quirky characters and twisting plots. An Agatha Christie-style whodunit featuring a dash of Downton Abbey and a detective duo with heart and humor, the third book in the Lord Edgington Investigates… series will charm and surprise you from the very first minute. Narrated by George Blagden from the TV shows Vikings and Versailles and the Oscar-winning film Les Misérables."

Benedict Brown (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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Flamingo Boy

"A stunning new classic from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo for readers of 9+, in the vein of PRIVATE PEACEFUL and THE BUTTERFLY LION This is a landmark new novel form the nation’s favourite storyteller, set in the unique landscape of the Camargue in the South of France during WW2. There, a young autistic boy lives on his parents’ farm among the salt flats, and the flamingos that live there. There are lots of things he doesn’t understand: but he does know how to heal animals. He loves routine, and music too: and every week he goes to market with his mother, to ride his special horse on the town carousel. But then the Germans come, with their guns, and take the town. A soldier shoots a flamingo from the sky, and it falls to earth terribly injured. And even worse is to come: the carousel is damaged, the horses broken. For this vulnerable boy, everything is falling apart. Only there’s a kind sergeant among the Germans – a man with a young boy of his own at home, a man who trained as a carpenter. Between them, perhaps boy and man can mend what has been broken – and maybe even the whole town…"

Michael Morpurgo (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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Gabriel's Moon

"Brought to you by Penguin. In his most exhilarating novel yet, Britain’s greatest storyteller transports you from the vibrant streets of sixties London to the sun-soaked cobbles of Cadiz and the frosty squares of Warsaw, as an accidental spy is drawn into the shadows of espionage and obsession. Gabriel Dax is a young man haunted by the memories of a tragedy: every night, when sleep finally comes, he dreams about his childhood home in flames. His days are spent on the move as an acclaimed travel writer, capturing the changing landscapes in the grip of the Cold War. When he’s offered the chance to interview a political figure, his ambition leads him unwittingly into a web of duplicities and betrayals. As Gabriel’s reluctant initiation takes hold, he is drawn deeper into the shadows. Falling under the spell of Faith Green, an enigmatic and ruthless MI6 handler, he becomes ‘her spy’, unable to resist her demands. But amid the peril, paranoia and passion consuming Gabriel’s new covert life, it will be the revelations closer to home that change the rest of his story. . . 'Sheer, truly brilliant storytelling. He has probably written more classic books than any of his contemporaries’ Daily Telegraph ‘If it’s true escapism you’re after, William Boyd can always be relied upon to transport the reader from reality’ Vogue 'A master storyteller' Observer © William Boyd 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024"

William Boyd (Author), George Blagden (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by George Blagden