Murder at Glenloch Hill

Stella and Lyndy, Book 6

By: Clara McKenna

Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman

On a weekend trip to the Scottish countryside, American transplant Stella and British aristocrat Viscount “Lyndy” Lyndhurst, learn how sinister bad sportsmanship can be when a prestigious golf tournament becomes a deadly game of murder …

Along with cheering on her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Freddie Kentfield, at The British Open in Scotland, Stella embraces the chance to connect with her distant cousins, the McEwens, at their grand estate, Glenloch Hill. But she and Lyndy don’t receive the warm welcome they expect when their arrival is marred by missing luggage, evasive hosts, and the perceived mistreatment of a young laundry maid. Adding to the tense atmosphere, Freddie’s roguish father, Sir Edwin, appears at the manor uninvited, his presence casting a shadow over the events—and stirring up more unanswered questions …

As golf clubs swing on the green, so do Lyndy’s fists in an uncharacteristic outburst. Chaotic circumstances take a dark turn when Sir Edwin is found bludgeoned outside the laundry house—the maid waiting beside the body, no murder weapon in sight—and all eyes on Lyndy …

Suddenly caught in a whirlwind of kilts, elite golfers, and deadly rumors, Stella rushes to protect Lyndy’s innocence and save herself from real danger. But can she both navigate the unspoken rules at Glenloch Hill and survive a cutthroat competition against a killer who will stop at nothing to win?

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A Little Slower Than Previous Books in this Series

I love this series but this one wasn't quite as good as the others in the series. This one drags in places (for which I blame the book editor). Still entertraining overall however. Stella was annoying in this one though. She really does need to stand up for herself and remind her mother in law just where the money came from to save the Lyndhurst family estate, and tell mom in law to back off about having a baby. The golfing part was interesting.

Not entranced

I’ve enjoyed this series very much. For some reason, I found this book tedious. There were a number of new characters, none of whom appeared to make a connection with Stella. There were too many of them for me to keep track of, which is a problem with an audiobook since you can’t go back easily to find out who they are.

My biggest issue, however, is not with the book or the author or the performance. The audio recording was very difficult to hear and since Audible doesn’t have equalizer controls on iPhones, I couldn’t adjust it.

Fun and Intriguing

I love these mysteries!!! Exciting, thoughtful, with enough romance…always ready for the next one!!!

Great adventure for Stella and Lyndy in Scotland

Stella is excited to meet her cousin on her father’s side. She and Lyndy’s visit coincided with a golf tournament so Alice and her fiancé Freddy are along for the visit. Freddy participated in the tournament. But trouble happened, beginning with Sir Edwin, Freddy’s father, who is already there. Murders and suspicions hit close to home. Danger, suspense, and mystery make this a fun read/listen. The narrator does a very nice job.