Murder at Everham Hall

A Marius Quin Mystery, Book 1

By: Benedict Brown

Narrated by: George Blagden

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!

©2023 Benedict Brown (P)2023 Storm Publishing

Great new series!

I love this new series! Dare I say it, I perhaps like it more than the Lord Edgington series. Marius is as endearing as the fledgling detective Chrissy in LE, and is even funnier. George Blagden does an incredible job of bringing the new characters to life. I am quite ready for Bella to figure out that Gilbert has to go and she still belongs with Marius. I suppose I’ll have to wait a few books for that to happen. I have read/listened to the first three books and eagerly await the next.

Yeah and yippeeeeeee a new character, a new series

I love Benedict Brown and his characters. I love they want to eat. I equally love the notes at end. I enjoy hearing about history and area, as well as the tidbits Benedict shares. The narrator is great.

Listening like it should be!

Would anyone believe there is class in a murder mystery today?? It was language appropriate for good listening. No gutter- speak profanity! Humor and credible plot.

So entertaining!

Loved this book! The wording sequence is so enjoyable. Love how he tells a story and the narrator is also amazing!

Started slow, ended strong

Definitely worth sticking with. I really enjoyed it, but did find the start a little slow.