Book description
'Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie with a touch of Wodehouse and a dog of distinction.'
Couldn't put it down'. Humorous - did I say humorous?' 'And there's even a dog!' 'Cozy murder mystery at its best!' 'Love the setting, old country house, eccentric guests, snow and murder'. 'It's always the…
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1 author picked Murder at Melrose Court as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The narrator is likable and a bit goofy, somewhat like Bertie Wooster in the Jeeves stories by PG Wodehouse, but more intelligent, and his dogged spirit and attention to random details get him to the solution of the murders in the end.
The mysteries are complicated and puzzling. The 1920s setting adds some fun elements, like challenges with phone lines or driving in poor weather. Plus, it’s a long series, 17 books as of this writing, so it will keep you occupied for a while!
From Kris' list on mystery series that I've reread multiple times.
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