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Murder by Invitation

A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, Book 15

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Murder by Invitation

By: Verity Bright
Narrated by: Karen Cass
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Lady Swift has been cordially invited to a huge royal celebration in Little Buckford to toast the king’s birthday...but wait, is that a body in the village hall?

Lady Eleanor Swift and her loyal butler Clifford are busy lending a hand with preparations for the big day. The grand dining room at Henley Hall is overflowing with home-sewn flags, paint, and royal rosettes. Even Gladstone the bulldog and his new friend Tomkins the ginger cat are invited!

But just days before the event, Mr. Prestwick-Peterson, the chairman of the celebrations committee, is found dead in the village hall: strangled with handmade red, white, and royal blue bunting.

With the village hall in total disarray and a key part of the decorations missing, Eleanor wonders if someone dastardly is sabotaging the king’s birthday celebrations? Teaming up with her handsome beau Detective Hugh Seldon to question the local butcher, baker, and pub landlord, it becomes clear that the meddlesome busybody Mr. Prestwick-Peterson was not universally liked in charming Little Buckford. Indeed, the only mystery is why he wasn’t murdered before....

Searching Mr. Prestwick-Peterson’s pristinely organized rooms, Eleanor is surprised to find a faded photograph of a beautiful young woman hidden within the pages of a novel. Could this be the key to untangling this very village murder? And can Eleanor catch the killer before the party is over for her, too?

A totally charming, binge-worthy Golden Age murder mystery with characters whom listeners will adore. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey, and Lee Strauss.

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Murder by invitation

Another brilliant book read well with plenty of atmosphere! Can't wait for the next one. Maybe even a wedding?

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Murder by Invitation

This murder mystery takes place during the preparation for the Kings birthday, only for two local men to be found dead and everyone could be a suspect. Read brilliantly again by Karen Cass.

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always a good, clean yarn

dragged out a bit, going over the relationship. but story wouldn't last so long if she didn't cover the parts over and o er

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The caves!! So scary!

As always I love the way the author is so skilful in the depiction of the characters and how they interact.
Also find all the historical elements very interesting..though I could do without all the meat details!!
Just want the story to go on and on. Next one please

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Riveting

A very well written intriguing but whimsical murder mystery. A breath of fresh air in this genre

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Another brilliant story with excellent narration

Wonderful easy listening murder mystery. The narration is brilliant. Good plot with twist, I look forward to the next!

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Invitation for enjoyment

Loved this tale with the inspirational Lady Swift and her Clifford her butler.
Loved the Welsh mining connection simply because it’s home. So, we been to Wales and Scotland when is Northern Ireland turn to be entertain Lady Swift.

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Excellent

Another great episode from Verity Bright, Karen Cass is excellent, now to impatiently wait on the next one!

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Latest addition to the series does not disappoint

Another cosy mystery expertly performed by Karen Cass - definitely a major factor in making this series so popular with listeners.

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Brilliant again

Love the clever writing, humour & pathos together.
Can’t wait for the next episode to hear about the lives of the household even more. Xx

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