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Murder in an Irish Castle
- A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, Book 12
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
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Summary
Irish whiskey, rolling green hills, a traditional Christmas feast, and...a murder? Lady Swift will need the luck of the Irish to survive this holiday season!
Christmas, 1923. Lady Eleanor Swift has received a rather unexpected invitation to the village Christmas party in the tiny, rural hamlet of Derrydee in the west of Ireland. Eleanor is thrilled about exploring her ancestral roots at her late uncle’s estate and spending the festive season in a castle. Packing Gladstone the bulldog’s coziest Christmas jumper, they set off to the Emerald Isle with her butler Clifford in tow.
Arriving late at night, Eleanor and Clifford are shocked when they find a body sprawled in the snow on the winding country lane outside the estate. The local constable is immediately suspicious and all but accuses the pair of murder. This isn’t the warm Irish welcome Eleanor imagined!
Clifford is certain he recognizes the poor fellow from the funeral of Eleanor’s uncle–but what was their connection? Undeterred by the villagers’ lack of gossip on the matter, Eleanor is determined to get justice for the victim. The man’s pockets are suspiciously empty of personal effects, but closer inspection reveals an old key hidden in the heel of his boot. Could this unlock more than one mystery for Eleanor?
But when a fire breaks out at the castle on Christmas Eve, an even bigger question looms: Is someone out to ensure the family line dies with Lady Swift? And will Eleanor’s first Irish Christmas be her last?
An utterly addictive festive whodunnit set in Ireland, brimming with mystery, intrigue, and wit. Sure to delight fans of T E Kinsey, Agatha Christie, and Rhys Bowen.
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- Liza1044
- 16-12-22
Cracking yarn
I love this series of books, they are fun, the main character indomitable, yet charming and delightful, the stories well crafted and very satisfying and this new story hits the mark again.
The book is beautifully read, Karen Cass is an outstanding narrator with excellent characterisation and perfect pace making her reading the only person who can read these stories for me.
I truly enjoyed the story but you can read the summary in the details so I won’t add my own. Just know if you love the murder mystery genre set in the 1920’s, you will love this and all the other ones in the series.
One last thing, at the end of all the books is a fascinating history section wrapped around the story. Brilliant, I do hope this continues.
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- Linda Nicholls
- 18-12-22
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I quite enjoyed this book, a bit different to the usual cosy book. The language was sharp and amusing and the narrator good. Silly, I know but it irked me that the dog on the cover is a French bull dog whereas the dog described in the book sounds more like a British bill dog.
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- Elspeth
- 20-03-23
Terrible grammat
I would encourage the author(s) to take a course on basic English grammar. as educated individuals, neither Clifford nor Lady Eleanor would have made the howling grammatical errors found in this series.
Also, the book are riddled with un-British, American turns of phrase, such as offering someine a ride instead of offering them a lift.
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- JessieJewel
- 31-12-22
Fabulous
Another wonderful Lady Swift Novel, I love this series, utterly wonderful. Lovely ending, Eleanor and Clifford are an enchanting Duo.
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- V. O'Regan
- 30-11-22
A delight
As always this was a delightful cosy mystery that was entertaining and engaging. So pleased about Tomkins joining the family
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- Mrs. J. Lewis
- 06-12-22
Great story, excellent narration
Thoroughly enjoyable story. Narrator brings characters alive. I have enjoyed the whole series. Great if you like light hearted murder mystery books….
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- Mrs. C. Hunt
- 03-12-22
Murder in an Irish Castle
Lady Swift with Clifford and Gladstone go off to see her Irish inheritance, things don't go as smoothly as they hopped right from the start. They find a body right from the start of their journey, and things deteriorate from there. Locals are friendly but seem off as keep telling them to go home, until they start working out they are frightened. Read brilliantly again by Karen Cass.
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- Lesley Chittell
- 23-02-23
I’m enjoying the story!
I am enjoying the story but am finding the narration rather gabbled. I understand the clipped period english style but it borders on babbling. It seems to have a lot of speed but lacking in pace. I’m afraid to say, irritating. Sorry. I long for it to breathe more.
Still, I will persevere!!
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- poppyhops
- 24-02-23
Great cosy mystery
I really enjoy the verity bright stories, I think this might be my favourite in the series so far.
It was a tough job for the narrator with it being set in Ireland this time, she didn’t manage the full Irish accent, more a subtle hint of it, which I didn’t mind.
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- Jay
- 30-11-22
Really enjoyed this book
I am really enjoying this book series and the characters. I did miss the staff and their cheeky ways. Being of Irish decent I liked the backdrop of the country side. The story was interesting and enjoyable. Karen Cass as always is fantastic.
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