Murder at Mullings

Murder at Mullings by Dorothy Cannell is a historical mystery published by Severn House in 2014. This reprint edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in the 1930s at Mullings, the ancestral home of the Stodmarsh family, where a scandal erupts following Edward Stodmarsh’s ill-advised second marriage to Regina Stapleton. Her decision to bring an ‘ornamental hermit’ to the estate attracts visitors, but the atmosphere shifts dramatically when a violent death occurs, casting doubt on the hermit’s innocence.

Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that blends elements of crime and mystery, featuring Florence Norris, the family’s housekeeper, who navigates the unfolding chaos. As the narrative progresses, the seemingly harmless presence of the hermit becomes a focal point of intrigue and suspicion. This edition invites readers to explore themes of deception and the complexities of family dynamics within a historical context, all while unraveling the mystery that threatens to disrupt the Stodmarsh family’s long-standing reputation.