Murder at Melrose Court: A 1920s Country House Murder (Heathcliff Lennox Book 1) / Karen Baugh Menuhin

'Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie with a touch of Wodehouse and a dog of distinction.'

Description It's 1920 and Christmas is coming. Major Lennox finds a body on his doorstep - why on his doorstep? Was it to do with the Countess? Was it about the ruby necklace? Lennox goes to Melrose Court home to his uncle, Lord Melrose, to uncover the mystery. But then the murders begin and it snows and it all becomes very complicated....

Amazon Reviews

Old Bindlestiff 5.0 out of 5 stars
Rollicking good read
Intelligent and engaging protagonist surrounded by an unusual collection of eccentric suspects. A good book for a cold evening with the cat in your lap and a suitable libation at your elbow.

Sudha Raghavan 5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the most riveting mystery novels
Like other reviewers have said, it is Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle etc rolled into this novel. The Russian Revolution throws in an added twist.

Cathy Holmes 5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful main character, dry humor, and detailed historical settings Did I say humorous? I hope this is the first of many.

Cheryl Leaf 5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!
One of the best books I have read in a long time. The writing is witty and laugh out loud funny. Major Lennox is part genius and part goofball.

Kindle Reader Ann 5.0 out of 5 stars
Menuhin is close to genius.
Although I buy way too many Kindle books, and generally enjoy them greatly, I am far too slothful to write reviews. However, I simply had to make an exception for MURDER AT MELROSE COURT. A brilliant work! Witty, sardonic, sweet, clever. Wonderful plot, superb characters, very very clever, hilarious and touching at the same time. This work compares well with the British classics of the golden age. I hope that the author will continue to delight us with many more Lennox mysteries of this exceptional caliber.

Rick Wilson 4.0 out of 5 stars
Well-structured, very period correct, with cleverly drawn characters.
Mrs. Menuhin has produced a thoroughly enjoyable, clever, highly engaging story. Peopled with both likable and despicable characters, she evokes thoughts of strong work from Cyril Hare, Patricia Wentworth, George Bellairs, and other gifted British authors.

Cher Bookworm 5.0 out of 5 stars
Light, amusing cozy country house murder/mystery

In the vein of Bertie Worster, this book is both amusing and has an ingenious murder at its core. Perfect for a grey miserable day in January, with the gentility and manners of the times of Downton Abbey. Loved the escapism it brought.
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