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The Crimes of Clearwell Castle

A 1920s Mystery (Lord Edgington Investigates..., Book 7)

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The Crimes of Clearwell Castle

By: Benedict Brown
Narrated by: George Blagden
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A string of murders, an ancient curse and a castle full of secrets.

England, 1926. When esteemed detective Lord Edgington and his novice grandson Christopher plan a trip to the beautiful Forest of Dean, they hope for nothing more than a relaxing weekend with old friends. What they discover among the dark halls and secret passageways of Clearwell Castle is a centuries-old injustice and a rivalry that has ripped the area apart.

After two apparently unconnected villagers are murdered, Lord Edgington must pick the killer from a parade of cheery locals, cagey aristocrats and their sworn rivals. The only certainty is that every last suspect has something to hide. With talk of a ghost walking the castle and a curse that goes back generations, it soon becomes clear that this is no ordinary murder investigation.

Lord Edgington's most thrilling and unusual mystery yet is packed with gothic intrigue and a labyrinthine plot that will keep you guessing until the final chapter. The Crimes of Clearwell Castle is an Agatha-Christie-style whodunit with a cast of unique characters and a loyal golden retriever along for the ride. Will the beloved detectives solve the case before there's anyone left in the village to bump off? Or will you spot the killer before they do?

The audiobooks in this series are narrated by George Blagden from the TV shows, Vikings, Versailles, and the Oscar winning-film of Les Miserables.

©2022 Benedict Brown (P)2023 Heathdene Books
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I don't know why it is, but I always seem to have one book in a series, that I don't like. And in this series, this is the book. That being said, George Blagden does his normal excellent job of narrating it. I simply cannot imagine anyone else reading them. I expect the next one will be (for me) back to normal in that I will be enjoying it as I have all the others.

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I enjoyed this latest in the series, great narration as always and an easy listen with a few twists. I look forward to the next one.

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