The Cherkley Court Conundrum

Synopsis

A maid found bludgeoned, a priceless treasure stolen, and the likely suspect gone without a trace…When an old flame from Marius Quin’s past turns up at his door with knowledge of a shocking crime, he is drawn into a new case. A devoted maid has been brutally attacked, a valuable jewellery box stolen, and the head gardener has fled from the grand estate where they work.With his sleuthing partner, Lady Bella, alongside him, Marius descends on Cherkley Court, the home of the domineering business magnate Lord Sheridan. But conflicting accounts from the man, his glamorous wife, a trio of young artists, and the troubled staff only lead to more questions. Although plenty of evidence points to the missing gardener, Marius isn’t convinced, and his hunch is proven right when the killer strikes again. Faced with a conspiracy that reaches into the heart of the household itself, can Marius and Bella unravel a devious plot or will the killer get away with murder twice over?A twisting, atmospheric 1920s country house mystery with a devastating final act. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss.Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries:‘Wowwwwwww!!!!! This books totally blew me away!!!! So well written! So engaging!!! I truly couldn’t put this down!!!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Absolutely charming… Lots of fun, very clever, and so well-written that I didn’t guess the killer and was very surprised at the end! A+++’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Jam-packed with lively wit, quirky characters, red herrings and cleverness. I felt an instant connection and was riveted to each page, even giggling out loud at times. Spellbinding books such as this are pure joy!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime-fighting duo please.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I laughed myself silly… Loved it!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘An absolute showstopper, with crazy characters, a red herring around every corner, and endless twists and turns. It’s a must-read that will keep you reading until the last page.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Agatha Christie vibes… Recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical British mysteries!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘A fun, entertaining historical cozy mystery with a nice touch of tongue-in-cheek humour… Extremely likeable protagonists… Kept me guessing right up to the big reveal… I am so here for it.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘A lovely cosy whodunit… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘So easy to read and there’s a bit of humour thrown in for good measure. Curl up with this story and enjoy!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️