Murder at the Opera House — Dawn Brookes

Four feisty octogenarians. One deadly aria. A symphony of secrets.Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe and her irrepressible cousin-in-law, Edna, arrive in Romania for what should be a tranquil escape, starting with a night at the opera. However, their evening of culture strikes a fatal note when a demanding opera diva is found dead. Who wanted the temperamental star to take her final bow?When suspicion falls on their fellow traveller Frederick - the victim's ex-fiancé who she abandoned at the altar decades ago - Marjorie and Edna, alongside companions Horace and Frederick himself, are forced to investigate. Between feuding family members and the unexpected arrival of a vengeful best friend, the unlikely quartet finds themselves chasing a killer who's orchestrating a deadly encore.When a second body is discovered, they realise this murderer's show is far from over... Can Marjorie and her fellow sleuths unmask the killer before the final curtain falls - on them?Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, Murder at the Opera House is a pitch-perfect blend of wit and suspense that will keep you guessing until the very last page.What readers are saying about Murder at the Opera House: Loaded with suspects, humour and first-rate writing... Cannot wait for the next one! Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Absolutely binge-worthy. You are hooked as soon as you start reading... Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love this author and her wonderful characters... I am a number one fan. Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Transports you right there to the side of her characters. Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I was hooked from start to finish... This was a real page-turner, and I'm already looking forward to the next book in this new series. Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐