Rating: 4 out of 5.

This was a twisty 1930s murder mystery at a house party at an estate in North Northumberland. Lady Merryweather goes the Craigside to get away from London and properly grieve her husband who was murdered. She was initially arrested for the murder, but has just been released and she’s hoping the peace at the estate and the solace of good friends will help sooth her.

When a guest on the estate dies, all eyes turn to Lady Merryweather. The police are called and she’s arrested, but is quickly released. However, while she was in custody, the body of another guest is found. Lady Ella believes the recent murders are related to her husband’s death, and sets out to find the culprit. She just wasn’t expected to also be in the killer’s cross hairs.

This is a slow burn mystery, with plenty of sketchy characters with deep dark secrets. Over time the reader finds just how interrelated the characters lives, and secrets, are. Everyone had a motive and opportunity, so there are plenty of twists, turns and red herrings.

This is a fun, quick and easy read that can be read in one sitting. I discovered this author by reading his fantastic The Ninth Century Series historical fantasy series, which I highly recommend. The author is a prolific writer with plenty of books and genres to discovery. You should definitely check out all of their work.

I was provided a complimentary audio copy of this book by the author. All opinions are my own.