Murder at Maybridge Castle
Murder at Maybridge Castle by Ada Moncrieff is a festive murder mystery set during Christmas 1936, published by Penguin Random House on October 24, 2023. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds at the grand reopening of Maybridge Castle, a newly renovated hotel in the Cumbrian countryside, where a diverse group of guests and staff gather. What begins as a harmless game of Murder in the Dark quickly escalates into a real-life mystery when a guest is found dead, prompting questions about who has altered the rules of the game.
Readers will encounter an intriguing mix of characters, including a doctor and his new wife, tarot readers, a journalist, and an elderly amateur sleuth accompanied by her cat. As the plot thickens, the cozy atmosphere of the holiday season contrasts sharply with the unfolding crime, inviting readers to piece together clues amidst the festive backdrop. This historical mystery weaves elements of crime and thrill, making it a captivating read for those who enjoy cozy mysteries set during the holidays.
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**THE COSIEST OF CRIMES FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON**
A harmless game of Murder in the Dark? Or an invitation to die for?
The brand new, festive murder mystery for 2023 from ‘modern rival to Agatha Christie’ Ada Moncrieff
It’s Christmas 1936 and an eclectic list of guests and staff have gathered for the grand reopening of Maybridge castle, a newly renovated yet still crumbling hotel deep in the Cumbrian countryside.
Amongst them are a doctor and his new wife, tarot readers, a journalist, an elderly amateur sleuth and her cat. By the time the first sherries have been drunk a person will be dead. An innocent game of murder-in-the-dark turns into a real game of life and death. Someone has changed the rules…but who?
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Readers love Ada Moncrieff:
‘An absolute delight of a book’
‘Compelling and engaging Christmas historical crime’
‘Her prose remind me of the brilliant PG Wodehouse’
‘A cosy mystery with the added charm of a Christmas setting. What more could a reader want’
‘Beautifully written, funny and gripping. Can’t wait to see what Moncrieff comes up with next.’
‘The ending reminded me of Poirot getting all his suspects together in one room and finally revealing the
murderer. Loved it !’
‘I absolutely loved this! A fantastic, fun Christmas read full of mystery and intrigue. The writing is fantastically well
done. Highly recommend!’
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