Murder at Buxley Manor — Leena Clover

An English manor house, intrepid dowagers, spirited Bright Young Things ... and Murder! England 1921. Lady Elizabeth Gaskins is throwing a big party to celebrate her birthday. But when an odious guest gets killed and steals her thunder, her father, the Earl of Buxley, becomes a suspect. After all, he came to blows with the dead man in front of several witnesses..Determined to find out who murdered his childhood friend, Lord Buxley summons a detective from Scotland Yard. Not to be outdone, Lady Bess and her spunky cohorts, the oldest Dowager Countess and great aunts embark on a hunt for the killer. Aided by servants, friends and villagers, fortified by copious amounts of Darjeeling and kedgeree, these feisty women will not let minor obstacles deter them..First in a thrilling new historical mystery series from Leena Clover, Murder at Buxley Manor will have you at the edge of your seat, turning the pages..A must read for fans of Agatha Christie, Downton Abbey and classic mysteries from the Golden Age of detective fiction.