Untimely Death
The Shakespeare in the Catskills Mysteries (Book 1)
- Author Elizabeth J. Duncan
- Narrator Sarah Nichols
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 10 November 2015
- Run Time 6 hours and 2 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: women sleuths.
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What to expect
This witty and wise work is the first in Elizabeth J. Duncan’s charming new mystery series.
A Catskills resort’s production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet takes a wickedly ironic turn when the leading lady, Lauren Richmond, is first poisoned and then stabbed. Who would extinguish the life of such a beautiful young thespian? It seems like just about everyone had a motive to pull the ropes on her final curtain call. At the center of this Shakespearean tragedy is Charlotte Fairfax, formerly the costume mistress of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Upstate New York is a long way from the royal stage, but Charlotte is always the queen of her domain. As this small production’s costume designer, she has stitched her way into everyone’s lives, learning more than anyone could possibly imagine about the rise and fall of Lauren Richmond.
Critics Review
u201cAn impressively crafted mystery that is a fully absorbing and inherently fascinating read from beginning to endu2026Very highly recommended.u201d
u201cReaders of the cozy mystery genre should definitely check out Untimely Death.u201d
u201cAmid the bucolic backdrop of springtime in upstate New York, Duncan drops just enough clues and red herrings to keep the reader guessing whodunit to the end.u201d
u201cSympathetic, well-drawn characters and fascinating details on Shakespeareu2019s plays and costume design add to what is a satisfying mystery.u201d
u201cDuncan introduces a charming new sleuth and plenty of quirky characters sure to appeal to her base and to cozy fans in general.u201d
| Author | Elizabeth J. Duncan |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Sarah Nichols |
| Series | The Shakespeare in the Catskills Mysteries |
| Duration | 6 hours and 2 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781504644457 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing |
| Genre | Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: women sleuths |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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