A Most Efficient Murder

Name: A Most Efficient Murder
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.39 (179 reviews)
Author: Anthony Slayton
ISBN: 9798985866421

Author: Anthony Slayton

Series: The Mr. Quayle Mysteries #1

Narrator: Rafe Beckley

Unabridged: 8 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ink and Dagger Press

Published: 09/05/2022

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Historical Fiction, Amateur Sleuth

Synopsis

“I do not wish to disturb you, your lordship, but there is a body in the garden…”
England, 1929. When a strange young woman is found murdered on the grounds of Unsworth Castle, the Earl and his family are astounded at first, but quickly become enraged when the police begin asking all sorts of impertinent questions.And when suspicions dare to fall on one of their own, it is up to Mr. Quayle, Lord Unsworth’s exceedingly efficient secretary, to find the true culprit and save the House of Unsworth from scandal and ruin in this "English country house mystery infused with humor, verve, and plenty of surprises." (Kirkus Reviews)
A Most Efficient Murder is the first in the Mr. Quayle Mysteries.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh ~on extended semihiatus~ on October 18, 2022

In a Nutshell:A classic old-time mystery, full of Agatha Christie feels. The story is mostly formulaic (dead body, loads of characters who aren’t revealing all, twists galore on the journey, a big reveal at the end). The author’s approach that combines humour and sarcasm makes a difference. What el......more

Goodreads review by Debra on October 14, 2022

England 1925 The body of a young woman has been found in the garden of The Earl of Unsworth's estate. Mr. Quayle, the lordships loyal secretary, is tasked with helping the police (Inspector Wintle) solve the crime. Guests and family members who were attending the party at the vast estate, claim to no......more

Goodreads review by Nancy (playing catch-up) on October 08, 2022

A Most Efficient Murder is the first book in the Mr. Quayle series. The very private Earl of Unsworth hosts his first party in over a decade, but unfortunately it gets marred when an unknown young woman is found murdered in the garden. Mr. Quayle is Lord Unsworth's secretary and is very loyal to his......more

Goodreads review by Kristine on May 10, 2022

I really enjoyed this back-in-time murder mystery! I felt like I had suspicions about who the guilty party is and I turned out to be right - what a great feeling! :) The writing was engaging, I felt like I had to look up a lot of meanings for words, but I enjoyed that! The story was easy to follow a......more

Goodreads review by Chantel on January 05, 2023

There is seldom in this world that can top my enthusiasm for finishing a deliciously delightful & marvellously well-crafted book. When I find myself eagerly making my way through a story; satiated by the encumbering pages that lay ahead, I am filled with sentiments of gratitude for the author who pu......more