The Black Cat Murders: A Cotswolds Country House Murder

by Karen Baugh Menuhin

Overview

Book 2 in The Heathcliff Lennox series

Who killed Sir Crispin Gibbons? A wedding invitation and news of mischief that could be murder, takes Lennox to the Earl of Bloxford's country pile. He soon finds himself in a world of purloined artworks, forgeries and a priceless Bloxford Beauty. But who are the Bloxford Beauties? And why are they the focal point around which swirls death?

Lennox must confront life-long friends, unscrupulous artists and dealers to finally unravel a plot so complex that even his old adversary, Chief Inspector Swift of Scotland Yard, is befuddled.

Major Heathcliff Lennox, ex-WW1 war pilot, six feet 3 inches, tousled, dark blond hair, age around 30 - named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother - much to his great annoyance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781916294714
Publisher:	Karen Menuhin Author
Publication date:	04/28/2019
Series:	Heathcliff Lennox , #2
Pages:	314
Sales rank:	286,381
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.66(d)

Table of Contents

Murder, mystery series set in 1920s England amongst the upper classes - think Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie with a touch of Wodehouse. An amateur sleuth, rather inept, but with a degree of charm, Major Heathcliff Lennox fought through WW1 as a pilot and wished to return to a quiet life in the country with his butler and dog for company. A charge of murder soon drags him into detecting and he must clear his name.

More adventures ensue as the series progresses. Old English Country Houses are the usual setting, but Castles, cottages and pubs are all part of the mix.

Editorial Reviews

Karen Baugh Menuhin's second mystery with WWI veteran Heathcliff Lennox is perfect for fans of traditional detective mysteries. The waning life of post-war England is spot on--the loyal servants, some of whom served as bat men in the war, the ambiance of old crumbling manor houses, the dialogue--all make the book a delightful read. Mr. Fogg, Lennox's sweet dog, is joined by Mr. Tubbs, an orphaned cat. Inspector Swift re-appears, much to both men's dismay. Ms. Menuhin has a way of incorporating touches of Downtown Abbey with war details along with humor. I read this book via Kindle Unlimited but have added it permanently to my library for re-reading again (and again).

Excellent Mystery. Don't pick up unless you have time to read it all She does not give away "who done it" until the very end and it still makes sense. I love her characters and hopes she finds time to write a lot more books.

Fast paced mystery. Very well written and fast paced. A very good page turner. Did not see the end coming. Highly recommend this series.

What fun this book was! Delightful story...kept me laughing at times and thoroughly entertained. Really if one wants an entertaining mystery, this is it! Hope everyone will enjoy this book as much as I did!

Terrific cozy English house mystery! I absolutely loved this book! It was really hard to put down. The characters were all so great. I can't get enough of the old fashioned English house party mystery.

An Agatha or Dorothy Sayres style that I thought went out of fashion In these days

Well done, satisfying, wanting the next one! I will heartedly recommend. Puzzle without gore, depressive scenes, or bodily fluids.

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