The Murder at World’s End
The Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery is a historical mystery set in Cornwall in 1910, published by Penguin Publishing Group on October 30, 2025. This 352-page novel follows an unlikely sleuthing duo—a newly appointed under-butler and an outspoken octogenarian—as they investigate a murder that occurs in a manor sealed against the perceived apocalypse. The story unfolds amidst the Viscount of Tithe Hall’s frantic preparations for Halley’s Comet, leading to a shocking crime that reveals hidden dangers within the household.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue and humor as Stephen Pike, the under-butler, teams up with the fearless Miss Decima Stockingham to uncover the truth behind the Viscount’s death. Their investigation takes them through secret passages and exposes buried grudges, all while navigating the complexities of family life and crime. This edition offers a unique take on the cozy mystery genre, combining elements of amateur sleuthing with a richly detailed historical backdrop.
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Secrets, murder and mayhem collide as this unlikely sleuthing duo – an under-butler and a foul-mouthed octogerian – hunt a killer in a manor sealed against the end of the world.
Cornwall, 1910. On a remote tidal island, the Viscount of Tithe Hall is absorbed in feverish preparations for the apocalypse that he believes will accompany the passing of Halley’s Comet. The Hall must be sealed from top to bottom – every window, chimney and keyhole closed off before night falls. But what the pompous, dishonest Viscount has failed to take into account is the danger that lies within… By morning, he will be dead in his sealed study, murdered by his own ancestral crossbow.
All eyes turn to Stephen Pike, Tithe Hall’s newest under-butler. Fresh out of Borstal for a crime he didn’t commit, he is the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time. His unlikely ally? Miss Decima Stockingham, the foul-mouthed, sharp as a tack, 80-year-old family matriarch. Fearless and unconventional, she relishes chaos and puzzles alike, and a murder is just the thrill she’s been waiting for.
Together, this mismatched duo must navigate secret passages, buried grudges and rising terror to unmask the killer before it’s too late…
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