Loch Down Abbey, Beth CowanErskine
Loch Down Abbey, Beth CowanErskine
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Loch Down Abbey
A perfectly witty Scottish cozy murder mystery for fans of Golden Age crime fiction

Author: Beth Cowan-Erskine

Narrator: Eilidh Beaton

Unabridged: 10 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/22/2021

Synopsis

Who killed Lord Inverkillen? Lockdown meets Downton Abbey in this playful, humorous mystery set in 1930s Scotland.

No one in. No one out.
Family can be murder . . .

It's the 1930s and a mysterious illness is spreading over Scotland. But the noble and ancient family of Inverkillen, residents of Loch Down Abbey, are much more concerned with dwindling toilet roll supplies and who will look after the children now that Nanny has regretfully (and most inconveniently) departed this life.

Then Lord Inverkillen, Earl and head of the family, is found dead in mysterious circumstances. The inspector declares it an accident but Mrs MacBain, the head housekeeper, isn't so convinced. As no one is allowed in or out because of the illness, the residents of the house - both upstairs and downstairs - are the only suspects. With the Earl's own family too busy doing what can only be described as nothing, she decides to do some digging - in between chores, of course - and in doing so uncovers a whole host of long-hidden secrets, lies and betrayals that will alter the dynamics of the household for ever.

Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, LOCH DOWN ABBEY is a playful, humorous mystery that will keep you glued to the page!

(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

About Beth Cowan-Erskine

Beth Cowan-Erskine wrote her first novel, Loch Down Abbey, during the pandemic, mostly because she had nothing better to do. There is only so much sourdough one can bake. Her second novel came about when her husband, sensing literary fame and an early retirement, moved her to the most depressing place in England so she could turn it into a series. Happily for him, Lady Georgina kept waking her up with plotline notes, and thus we have another book. Enjoy. The author now lives in the Scottish Highlands and there is no telling what will happen next.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ceecee on April 15, 2021

3.5 1930’s Loch Down, Scottish Highlands Lord Hamish Inverkillen is missing, Inspector Jarvis of Loch Down Police Force investigates. Lord Hamish is eventually found dead, plunging the family into deep waters. Oh and Nanny McKenzie is dead, poor old girl, fancy working the poor soul until she’s well i......more

Goodreads review by Shirin on May 09, 2022

"Anyone who said there were no secrets in a small village had clearly never been to Loch Down.” Loch Down Abbey has one hundred and twenty-five rooms, a Library, and five thousand acres of land. That doesn’t include the servants’ quarters of course; one never counts those. But, nineteen people only u......more

Goodreads review by jessie on April 27, 2021

Thank you to Hodder & Stoughton and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I love the concept and idea for this book; a wealthy and huge family who can barely do anything without their maids, stuck in a house, and with a murderer among them. One of the things I find......more

Goodreads review by Louise on June 02, 2021

3.5 stars rounded up to 4 It's the 1930s and a mysterious illness is spreading across Scotland. But the noble and ancient family of InverKillen, residents of Loch Down Abbey, are much more concerned with dwindling toilet roll supplies and who will look after the children now that Nanny has regretfull......more

Goodreads review by emma on June 17, 2022

a lighthearted story with petty drama so common to the period drama sprinkled in. it gave ‘this was written by an american who has watched too much downton abbey and wanted to deviate from this to avoid copyright claims in the best way. despite this, there is never a strong focus in the narrative.......more

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