Murder at Buxley Manor (British Cozy Mystery Series Book 1)
By Leena Clover
Upstairs Meets Downstairs in this 1920s Cozy Mystery
England 1921. Buxley Manor is lit up for Lady Elizabeth’s grand birthday ball. Champagne flows and debutantes dance into the night with young bucks, trying to forget the ravages of war. All the merriment comes to an abrupt end when the grand fireworks reveal a dead body.
Many people hated the murdered man but the gossip incriminates Lady Elizabeth’s father, the Earl of Buxley. Rumor has it that he murdered his cousin twenty years ago to get the title, although nothing was proven. The poor man has lived under a cloud of malicious gossip ever since. Battle lines are drawn as the villagers take sides again. Scotland Yard is brought in to investigate.
Determined to absolve her father, Lady Elizabeth, a former ambulance driver, joins hands with her quirky great aunts and the formidable Dowager Countess. Aided by loyal servants, fueled by endless cups of Darjeeling, these trailblazing women will not stop until they uncover the truth.
The dashing Detective Inspector is not very happy at the interference but he meets his match in the band of fearless women, young and old.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, P G Wodehouse and Downton Abbey.
If you like historical cozy mysteries featuring strong heroines, plenty of twists, yummy food and a dash of romance, you will love Murder at Buxley Manor.
* includes recipe for the famous Buxley Manor Kedgeree
Upstairs Meets Downstairs in this 1920s Cozy Mystery
England 1921. Buxley Manor is lit up for Lady Elizabeth’s grand birthday ball. Champagne flows and debutantes dance into the night with young bucks, trying to forget the ravages of war. All the merriment comes to an abrupt end when the grand fireworks reveal a dead body.
Many people hated the murdered man but the gossip incriminates Lady Elizabeth’s father, the Earl of Buxley. Rumor has it that he murdered his cousin twenty years ago to get the title, although nothing was proven. The poor man has lived under a cloud of malicious gossip ever since. Battle lines are drawn as the villagers take sides again. Scotland Yard is brought in to investigate.
Determined to absolve her father, Lady Elizabeth, a former ambulance driver, joins hands with her quirky great aunts and the formidable Dowager Countess. Aided by loyal servants, fueled by endless cups of Darjeeling, these trailblazing women will not stop until they uncover the truth.
The dashing Detective Inspector is not very happy at the interference but he meets his match in the band of fearless women, young and old.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, P G Wodehouse and Downton Abbey.
If you like historical cozy mysteries featuring strong heroines, plenty of twists, yummy food and a dash of romance, you will love Murder at Buxley Manor.
* includes recipe for the famous Buxley Manor Kedgeree