Benedict Brown

As a group of apparently unconnected guests arrive for a Christmas party and a corpse is discovered in the snow, it's down to Lord Edgington to solve "The Mystery of Mistletoe Hall" and outwit the killer before his goose is cooked.

A Standalone 1920s Christmas Mystery

The Mystery of Mistletoe Hall

A Corpse Called Bob

Something is rotten at the Oakton Academy for Distinguished Young Gentlemen. With rumours of fighting, cheating, and all-night parties - and that's just the teachers - the headmaster is losing control of the school. When a body is discovered, bludgeoned to death with a monkey statue on the last day of term, renowned detective Lord Edgington and his bumbling grandson Christopher are on hand to search for the killer. But with such a range of despicable suspects, - again, that's just the teachers - plotting prefects and maniacal students to choose from, will the discordant duo be up to the challenge? The second book in the "Lord Edgington Investigates..." mystery series has all the intrigue, humour and twists of its bestselling predecessor, "Murder at the Spring Ball". "A Body at a Boarding School" is a 1920s-style whodunnit in a wonderfully wicked setting with a cast of curious characters to enjoy. Get ready to discover whether the great Lord Edgington can catch the killer and be home in time for afternoon tea.

A 1920s Mystery

A Body at a Boarding School

A flooded caravan park, a bunch of eccentric residents, one dead body Izzy just wanted to get away from it all, but murder has a habit of following her, even on holiday. When Izzy Palmer retreats to a rainy caravan park on the south coast of England to escape from her past, the campsite's quirky inhabitants have other ideas and she is quickly sucked into a world of middle-class scandals and petty jealousies. After one of her neighbours is found dead, Izzy suspects foul play and begins to shake up the tiny community to see what truths will fall out. A warm and witty murder mystery with a quirky but cunning sleuth. Izzy Palmer is part Miss Marple, part Bridget Jones. "A Corpse in a Caravan" is a spoiler-free, standalone Izzy Palmer novella which takes place after the events of her first two novels, "A Corpse Called Bob" and "A Corpse in the Country." Reviews for "A Corpse Called Bob"... "Sheer murder mystery bliss" - Sarah "Really, really enjoyed this book. Izzy Palmer is a sparkler of a character, she almost fizzes off the page." K Webster "...a classic whodunit with a hilariously quirky heroine. I couldn't put this book down." Lottie G "Such an excellent book. Kept me guessing and kept me chuckling to myself right to the end." MrsBee

A Corpse in a Caravan

A chance meeting on a snowy platform, an old miser with a fortune worth killing for, and the wrong man found dead beside the fireplace. A witty and wonderfully festive 1920s whodunnit.

The Christmas Bell Mystery

A mystery novelist with writer's block, a lavish party to ring in the new year, and a film star with three bullets through his head... December 1927. Mystery-writer Marius Quin has one previous bestseller, endless looming mortgage payments, and no idea how to write his next book. When his childhood friend Lady Isabella Montague invites him to an intimate New Year's Eve party hosted by a narcissistic actor, Marius seizes upon the distraction. With his perpetually glum Basset hound along for the ride, he navigates the snowy lanes to the opulent estate of Everham Hall. As the celebrations begin, fireworks light up the sky, champagne corks pop, and then the host is murdered... Snowed-in and with the police unable to reach them, Marius is the closest thing the panicked party has to a detective and he is swiftly nominated to find the killer. But when two more guests are attacked, Marius soon realises that solving mysteries is even harder than writing them. With Bella at his side, and a clutch of conniving suspects to choose from, can Marius find the culprit before the killer targets him? A completely charming and witty golden-age cozy mystery, perfect for the Christmas season. Fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss won't be able to put down the Marius Quin Mysteries! Readers love Benedict Brown: 'Deserves 10 stars!... Not since Agatha Christie's Bertram's Hotel have I felt I was right there watching from the sidelines.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I couldn't put this book down, and I didn't even come close to guessing "whodunit"! I wish it hadn't ended so soon.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'WOW Benedict Brown has done it once again... the ending was completely astounding, the perfect climactic twist.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'One of the best Christmas murder mysteries I've ever read.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Kept me totally hooked until the last page... lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A fresh, fun, atmospheric, joy ride... Stoke up the fire, get your hot toddy, and get cozy with this treat!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Deserves more than 5 stars. I really loved this book.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'What a great read this was!... Murder, mayhem, evildoers doing evil deeds, a clever twist that I never saw coming.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A Completely Addictive 1920s Cozy Mystery

Murder at Everham Hall

High-speed treasure hunts, wild parties, and a string of murders to investigate - it's just a normal weekend for Lord Edgington of Cranley Hall. England, 1926. After a wealthy industrialist is found dead on a treasure hunt with the Bright Young People of London, the renowned detective Lord Edgington and his loyal grandson Christopher suspect foul play and sign up for the next speedy chase across the city. When a second body is found, shot through the heart in the centre of Westminster, the mismatched duo set off on the trail of a killer. One victim is old and rich, the other young and poor, but could the jazz-and-drink-fuelled parties of the infamous Gargoyle Club link the apparently unrelated figures? Greed, espionage, wartime valour, aristocrats and bohemians come crashing together in Lord Edgington's most mind-boggling case yet. Will you be able to unravel "The Tangled Treasure Trail" before the seasoned detectives? An Agatha Christie-style mystery with a dash of Downton, an array of speeding cars, and the most lovable golden retriever in crime fiction along for the ride, the fifth entry in the bestselling series of classic whodunnits is filled with twists and surprises from the first page to the last.

The Tangled Treasure Trail

A manor house full of secrets, a recluse who fears for his life, and four warring heirs out to claim their inheritance. There's murder afoot in the country this summer. England, 1926. When Lord Edgington receives a letter from Hugo Templeton-Swift, a famously rich magnate who believes he's being poisoned, the renowned detective fetches his assistant, his golden retriever, and a full staff of servants and heads off to the countryside to investigate. But when the bodies start falling in the extraordinary estate of Riverside Keep, anyone could be guilty. Though all fingers point to Hugo's much younger wife, his three estranged children have their own reasons for wanting their father out of the picture, and even the servants are acting suspiciously. With the aid of his loyal grandson, Lord Edgington must pick through the mysterious manor in order to catch the killer and solve "The Curious Case of the Templeton-Swifts". Dive into the pacy, puzzling and particularly warm-hearted new entry in the bestselling series of 1920s whodunits. The sixth "Lord Edgington Investigates..." novel is sure to have you holding your sides and scratching your head, as you race to spot the culprit before the beloved detectives can.

The Curious Case of the Templeton-Swifts

A wonderfully cosy 1920s whodunit with a twisting mystery, a mismatched detective duo, and plenty of Christmas cheer. "The Snows of Weston Moor" is the perfect festive read.

A 1920s Christmas Mystery

The Snows of Weston Moor

Spanish sunshine, pristine beaches and murder by the bucketful. A free holiday on the Atlantic coast is too good an opportunity for Izzy to turn down. But soon after she and Ramesh arrive at the opulent Cova Negra Hotel, it's clear there's something unusual about the other guests. When the body of a beautiful young woman turns up on the private beach, Izzy discovers that there's darkness lurking behind the luxury. A shady organisation with a violent past, a string of robberies and an unexpected celebrity guest make getting to the truth even more difficult. As she (and occasionally Ramesh's cats) begin to investigate, she finds that no one is quite who they seem. With bodies piling up and the police baffled, Izzy must face her most savage adversary yet. But how can she catch a killer when each suspect is more duplicitous than the last? The third Izzy Palmer Mystery is here just in time for summer 2020. Izzy's still going on holiday this year, even if no one else can!

A Corpse on the Beach

A string of murders, an ancient curse and a castle full of secrets. Lord Edgington (and his novice grandson) investigate a gripping whodunit packed with twists, humour and 1920s charm.

The Crimes of Clearwell Castle

England, 1925. After years shut away from the world, former detective Lord Edgington of Cranley Hall plans a grand ball to celebrate his seventy-fifth birthday. But when someone starts bumping off members of his scheming family, the old man enlists his teenage grandson to help find the killer, before one of them is next. The mismatched duo must pick the culprit from a gaggle of preening playboys, scatter-brained spinsters and irate inspectors in this Agatha-Christie-style whodunnit that will have you racing to spot the killer. With a cast of eccentric suspects (both upstairs and down) and an adorable golden retriever along for the ride, "Murder at the Spring Ball" is a warm-hearted murder mystery full of intrigue, humour and adventure.

Murder at the Spring Ball

An actor murdered live on stage, a theatre of potential killers and a secret that has simmered for decades. "A Killer in the Wings" is a funny and gripping 1920s whodunit set in London's roaring West End.

A Killer in the Wings

"Lord Edgington of Cranley Hall has some living to do. The next item to cross off on his list of grand ambitions is a serene balloon flight above his palatial estate. But, after a man falls to his death, the pleasant pursuit is interrupted, and the esteemed detective suspects foul play. With the help of his hapless grandson, their loyal golden retriever and a couple of parachutes, Lord Edgington must solve the murder before the meddlesome police arrive to take control of the case. But, when all of the suspects seem like such nice chaps, it's awfully difficult to spot a killer." --Amazon.

Death from High Places

At a luxurious country wedding, the mother of the bride is found murdered and the groom caught red-handed, but who wielded the knife? When the Duchess of Hinwick is found dead on her daughter's wedding day, renowned sleuth Lord Edgington must prove his grandson's innocence by discovering the real killer's identity. As he unravels the mystery of the murdered aristocrat, it becomes clear that even her own family are happy to see the back of her. With the bride's ex-fiancé, a suspicious butler, and a plethora of plotting relatives among the suspects, how will the famous detective find the truth when just about everyone wanted the duplicitous woman dead? A fast, funny and fabulous 1920s whodunnit filled with countless twists and surprises. "Blood on the Banisters" is an Agatha-Christie-style mystery with a cast of brilliant characters that will have you racing to the final chapter. Even if Lord Edgington can save the groom, will they get to the church on time or die trying? Each book in the bestselling "Lord Edgington Investigates" mystery series can be read as a standalone case.

Blood on the Banisters

Paige Sleuth

Ava Mallory

Patti Larsen

Wendy Meadows

Carly Winter

Victoria LK Williams

Hillary Avis

R.B. Marshall

Emily Selby

Daisy Linh

Beth McElla

Mary B. Barbee

Babs Emodi

Joann Keder

MP Smith

Rosie Meleady

Cathy Tully

Moira Bates

Aubrey Elle

From a sparkling selection of amazing authors, including USA Today and Wall Street Journal best sellers, comes this wonderful collection of 20 festive cozy mysteries. Featuring poisonous poinsettias, corpses on Christmas trees and toxic tinsel, these fabulous stories--including 15 brand new and exclusive tales--will keep you entertained until Santa arrives: A Corpse Wrapped in Tinsel by Benedict Brown Cards, Capers and Christmas Miracles by Emily Selby Christmas is Canceled by Carly Winter Christmas in Cherry Hills by Paige Sleuth Claus of Death by Moira Bates Deck The Halls and Murder by Patti Larsen Ho, Ho, Homicide! by MP Smith It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder by Wendy Meadows Jingle Bones by Rosie Meleady Let it Sew, Let it Sew, Let it Sew by Babs Emodi Malbec and Mistletoe by Daisy Linh Marry Christmas by Joann Keder Peppermint Twist by Mary B. Barbee Poison and Poinsettias by Aubrey Elle Rebel Without a Claus by Ava Mallory Sleigh Bells Wing by Hillary Avis The Four Chickens of Christmas by Beth McElla The Purloined Poinsettia by Cathy Tully The Secret Santa Mystery by R.B. Marshall The Toy Puzzle by Victoria LK Williams This limited edition collection will only be available in eBook format for a few months so don't miss out - grab yourself a bargain today! Keywords: small town,cozy,murder,mystery,collection,box set,Xmas,snow,holidays,crafts,amateur sleuth,funny,traditional

A Limited Edition Cozy Mystery Anthology

Clues, Christmas Trees and Corpses

"A majestic road trip across England, filled with stunning landscapes, incredible sights and the odd dead body along the way. Lord Edgington, his grandson, (and a surprising number of servants) are going on a summer holiday. Setting off in their convoy of luxury cars, there are wonders to behold and mysteries to uncover. But when they arrive at the Lake Disctirct for a reunion with old friends, a tragedy from decades earlier hangs over the dilapidated Chandos Grove estate. After a member of the party is murdered, it will take the legendary investigator's every last wit to catch the killer and solve a mystery that has haunted him for fifty years."--from cover.

Death on a Summer's Day

An Agatha-Christie-style whodunit with a dash of Downton Abbey thrown in. Master detective Lord Edgington and his hapless grandson Christopher must outfox a killer when murder comes to the spring ball!

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