Murder at Madingley Grange
Murder at Madingley Grange by Caroline Graham, published by Headline in 1991, is a humorous take on the classic murder mystery genre. In this edition, readers are introduced to Simon Hannaford, who, while temporarily managing his aunt’s expansive Gothic estate, concocts a scheme to profit from a 1930s mystery weekend. As he and his sister set the stage for what they hope will be a lucrative event, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation and chaos.
The narrative unfolds with a cast of quirky characters, including a reluctant deerstalker-wearing guest and a card-sharping grandmother, all of whom complicate Simon’s plans. As the weekend progresses, the intended game of murder takes an unexpected turn when a real body surfaces, prompting a genuine investigation. This book presents a blend of literature and fiction with elements of humor and satire, inviting readers to engage in the unfolding mystery while navigating the eccentricities of the guests and the peculiarities of the setting. With 290 pages, this English-language edition offers a unique exploration of the genre.
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When Simon Hannaford is left temporarily in charge of his aunt’s 20-bedroom Gothic pile he knows he must be able to make a profit from it somehow. Murder, he decides, is the only way to do it. For Madingley Grange is the perfect venue for a 1930s mystery weekend and, before long, he and his long-suffering sister have set the stage for money-spinning mayhem.
From the conservatory to the contents of the claret cellar the clues are sprinkled like pot pourri, and the hired retainers Gaunt and Bennet provide the finishing touch. But when the guests arrive it is obvious that the business of murder is bound to run off course. For neither Derek, who refuses to relinquish his deerstalker, nor Mrs Gibbs, a card-sharping grandmother, nor Gillette, the 30s fiend complete with ukelele, nor any of the other ill-assorted bunch is happy to play the victim. And when a body does appear, it hardly takes a Hercule Poirot to guess it is not a volunteer. The game of detection must begin in earnest.
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