Marius Quin Mystery

A mystery novelist with writer's block, a lavish party to ring in the new year, and a film star with three bullets through his head… December 1927. Mystery-writer Marius Quin has one previous bestseller, endless looming mortgage payments, and no idea how to write his next book. When his childhood friend Lady Isabella Montague invites him to an intimate New Year's Eve party hosted by a narcissistic actor, Marius seizes upon the distraction. With his perpetually glum Basset hound along for the ride, he navigates the snowy lanes to the opulent estate of Everham Hall. As the celebrations begin, fireworks light up the sky, champagne corks pop, and then the host is murdered… Snowed-in and with the police unable to reach them, Marius is the closest thing the panicked party has to a detective and he is swiftly nominated to find the killer. But when two more guests are attacked, Marius soon realises that solving mysteries is even harder than writing them. With Bella at his side, and a clutch of conniving suspects to choose from, can Marius find the culprit before the killer targets him? A completely charming and witty golden-age cozy mystery, perfect for the Christmas season. Fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss won't be able to put down the Marius Quin Mysteries! Readers love Benedict Brown: 'Deserves 10 stars!… Not since Agatha Christie's Bertram's Hotel have I felt I was right there watching from the sidelines.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'I couldn't put this book down, and I didn't even come close to guessing "whodunit"! I wish it hadn't ended so soon.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'WOW Benedict Brown has done it once again… the ending was completely astounding, the perfect climactic twist.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'One of the best Christmas murder mysteries I've ever read.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'Kept me totally hooked until the last page… lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'A fresh, fun, atmospheric, joy ride… Stoke up the fire, get your hot toddy, and get cozy with this treat!' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'Deserves more than 5 stars. I really loved this book.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'What a great read this was!… Murder, mayhem, evildoers doing evil deeds, a clever twist that I never saw coming.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book.' Reader review, {5 Stars}

A series of threatening letters, a forgotten figure from the past, and a killer out to settle scores… England 1928. Mystery writer Marius Quin receives alarming news from his sleuthing partner Lady Bella Montague that their childhood friends are in danger. Back in their charming village of Hurtwood, the three Heaton cousins have all been sent identical death threats. When the local constable refuses to help, it's up to Marius and Bella to stop the would-be killer. But they arrive too late, and Marius finds his former best friend dead in his kitchen with a knife through the heart… Who in this tightly knit community wants to eliminate the Heaton family? Between shady business practices, fierce competition over the village's best garden award, and the tragic tale of a soldier who never returned from the war, it's more a case of who doesn't? With the clock ticking, can Bella and Marius figure out the mystery before the two remaining cousins meet their fate? A captivating and warm-hearted 1920s cozy mystery to delight fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss! Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries: 'My first book by this author but I absolutely loved it! Adored the period setting and how the 1920s were brought so vividly to life. This was a twisty-turny mystery that kept me guessing to the end… A cross between Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse, this is an engaging, witty story that made me laugh and kept me hooked.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime fighting duo please.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'Jam-packed with lively wit, quirky characters, red herrings and cleverness. I felt an instant connection and was riveted to each page, even giggling out loud at times. Spellbinding books such as this are pure joy!' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'A lovely cosy whodunit set in 1920s England… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'Charming, witty, and fast-paced.' Reader review, {5 Stars} Readers love Benedict Brown: 'Deserves 10 stars!… Not since Agatha Christie's Bertram's Hotel have I felt I was right there watching from the sidelines.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'I couldn't put this book down, and I didn't even come close to guessing "whodunit"! I wish it hadn't ended so soon.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'WOW Benedict Brown has done it once again… the ending was completely astounding, the perfect climactic twist.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'One of the best Christmas murder mysteries I've ever read.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'Kept me totally hooked until the last page… lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'A fresh, fun, atmospheric, joy ride… Stoke up the fire, get your hot toddy, and get cozy with this treat!' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'Deserves more than 5 stars. I really loved this book.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'What a great read this was!… Murder, mayhem, evildoers doing evil deeds, a clever twist that I never saw coming.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book.' Reader review, {5 Stars}

A government aide kidnapped, a French diplomat murdered, a killer to uncover… When mystery writer Marius Quin and his sleuthing partner Lady Bella Montague are hired by a secretive stranger to find a missing civil servant, they immediately set to work. Ernest Castleton was taken at gunpoint days earlier, but with the help of his distraught fiancée, Marius and Bella uncover a vital clue. Ernest hid a cryptic letter in the British Museum, and it sends the intrepid duo on a trail that stretches from the centre of London all the way to the English coast. The investigation takes on a new twist when they arrive at the home of the British Foreign Secretary only to find a French diplomat murdered in the Grand Hall of the palatial property… But who pushed Monsieur Rochefort to his death, and what does it have to do with Ernest Castleton's disappearance? Marius and Bella must choose from a nefarious spy, a double-dealing diplomat and any number of spoilt aristocrats if they wish to catch the killer. With the clock ticking and only twenty-four hours left before the suspects disperse, they must call upon their every skill to stop more innocent people from dying… A fast, fresh and fun 1920s murder mystery which combines the feel of a classic spy novel with a twisting whodunit, The Castleton Affair will leave you guessing until the very last chapter. Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries: 'My first book by this author but I absolutely loved it! Adored the period setting and how the 1920s were brought so vividly to life. This was a twisty-turny mystery that kept me guessing to the end… A cross between Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse, this is an engaging, witty story that made me laugh and kept me hooked.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime fighting duo please.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'Jam-packed with lively wit, quirky characters, red herrings and cleverness. I felt an instant connection and was riveted to each page, even giggling out loud at times. Spellbinding books such as this are pure joy!' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'A lovely cosy whodunit set in 1920s England… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'Charming, witty, and fast-paced.' Reader review, {5 Stars} Readers love Benedict Brown: 'Deserves 10 stars!… Not since Agatha Christie's Bertram's Hotel have I felt I was right there watching from the sidelines.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'I couldn't put this book down, and I didn't even come close to guessing "whodunit"! I wish it hadn't ended so soon.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'WOW Benedict Brown has done it once again… the ending was completely astounding, the perfect climactic twist.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'Kept me totally hooked until the last page… lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'Deserves more than 5 stars. I really loved this book.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'What a great read this was!… Murder, mayhem, evildoers doing evil deeds, a clever twist that I never saw coming.' Reader review, {5 Stars} 'LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book.' Reader review, {5 Stars}

When successful mystery novelist and fledgling private detective, Marius Quin, is invited to speak at the Mystery and Detection Society he jumps at the chance of a luxurious weekend away on the English coast. But arriving at Torquay's Grand Hotel with his sleuthing partner Lady Bella Montague, there is the definite sense that all is not well. When they wake the next morning to discover the body of a cantankerous local in the hotel pool, the things go from bad to worse. But how can the duo catch a killer when every piece of evidence they uncover is contradicted by two more? Faced with a hostile police sergeant, evasive witnesses and a conspiracy to conceal the truth, Bella and Marius must call upon every last resource they possess to uncover the secret of the body at the Grand Hotel. A charming, cozy page-turner. If you adore Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss you'll be hooked on this historical mystery. Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries: 'Wowwwwwww!!!!! This books totally blew me away!!!! So well written! So engaging!!! I truly couldn't put this down!!!' Reader review, ?????????? 'Absolutely charming… Lots of fun, very clever, and so well-written that I didn't guess the killer and was very surprised at the end! A+++' Reader review, ?????????? 'Jam-packedwith lively wit, quirky characters, red herrings and cleverness. I felt an instant connection and was riveted to each page, even giggling out loud at times. Spellbinding books such as this are pure joy!' Reader review, ?????????? 'Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime fighting duo please.' Reader review, ?????????? 'I laughed myself silly… Loved it!' Reader review, ?????????? 'An absolute showstopper, with crazy characters, a red herring around every corner, and endless twists and turns. It's a must-read that will keep you reading until the last page.' Reader review, ?????????? 'Agatha Christie vibes… Recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical British mysteries!' Reader review, ?????????? 'A fun, entertaining historical cozy mystery with a nice touch of tongue-in-cheek humour… Extremely likeable protagonists… Kept me guessing right up to the big reveal… I am so here for it.' Reader review, ?????????? 'A lovely cosy whodunit… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!' Reader review, ?????????? 'So easy to read and there's a bit of humour thrown in for good measure. Curl up with this story and enjoy!' Reader review, ?????????? 'Has everything I love in a cozy… Humor. Threats and murders to be solved. Even a lovable dog… It's a lighthearted read, that had me guessing until the reveal.' Reader review, ?????????? 'My first book by this author but I absolutely loved it!… A twisty-turny mystery that kept me guessing to the end… A cross between Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse,this is an engaging, witty story that made me laugh and kept me hooked.' Reader review, ?????????? 'Charming, witty, and fast-paced.' Reader review, ?????????? 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book!… I devoured it in two sittings… I am now making it a priority to read Benedict Brown.' Reader review, ?????????? 'I couldn't put it down!' Reader review, ??????????

A dead body in the study, a terrible wrong to put right, and a trail that leads to murder… London, 1928. Mystery writer and amateur detective Marius Quin is reeling from his friend's murder in his own home. Forced to stay away from the case, he's in urgent need of distraction when fate points him towards Felicity Mortimer, a woman imprisoned for poisoning her husband fifteen years earlier. Marius soon becomes convinced of Felicity's innocence, and when he discovers a key witness with his throat cut, it's clear that the real killer is still on the loose. Determined to uncover the truth, Marius drags his partner-in-crime-solving, Lady Bella Montague, (not to forget his basset hound, Percy) to a manor house deep within the New Forest. But what dark secrets are concealed at the picturesque estate where Felicity once lived? As their search for answers stirs up more violence, can Marius and Bella expose a deadly plot before death stalks the halls of Rhinefield House… again? A captivating and atmospheric 1920s mystery that will delight fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey, and Lee Strauss. Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries: 'Wowwwwwww!!!!! This books totally blew me away!!!! So well written! So engaging!!! I truly couldn't put this down!!!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Absolutely charming… Lots of fun, very clever, and so well-written that I didn't guess the killer and was very surprised at the end! A+++' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Jam-packed with lively wit, quirky characters, red herrings and cleverness. I felt an instant connection and was riveted to each page, even giggling out loud at times. Spellbinding books such as this are pure joy!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime fighting duo please.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I laughed myself silly… Loved it!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'An absolute showstopper, with crazy characters, a red herring around every corner, and endless twists and turns. It's a must-read that will keep you reading until the last page.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Agatha Christie vibes… Recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical British mysteries!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A fun, entertaining historical cozy mystery with a nice touch of tongue-in-cheek humour… Extremely likeable protagonists… Kept me guessing right up to the big reveal… I am so here for it.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A lovely cosy whodunit… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'So easy to read and there's a bit of humour thrown in for good measure. Curl up with this story and enjoy!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Has everything I love in a cozy… Humor. Threats and murders to be solved. Even a lovable dog… It's a lighthearted read, that had me guessing until the reveal.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'My first book by this author but I absolutely loved it!… A twisty-turny mystery that kept me guessing to the end… A cross between Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse,this is an engaging, witty story that made me laugh and kept me hooked.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The snow falls, carollers sing, and a killer plots his next move… London, 1928. Marius Quin and Lady Bella Montague are ready for a quiet Christmas when they learn that Bella's beloved Aunt Adele has met a shocking end in her picture-perfect cottage. Immediately heading for Holly Village, the enclave of retired aristocrats and eccentric pensioners where Adele lived, they discover that her death was far from natural. The dead woman's priceless Manet painting has vanished, and a cryptic note she left hints at scandalous goings-on among her neighbours. When another resident is murdered during the village Christmas party, it's clear that a devious killer is preying on the sleepy community. Marius and Bella must navigate a web of village intrigue, false identities, and long-buried scandals to stop this from being a Christmas to remember for all the wrong reasons… A delightfully cozy, twisty Christmas mystery that will charm fans of Agatha Christie, Downton Abbey and T E Kinsey. Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries: 'Wowwwwwww!!!!! This book totally blew me away!!!! So well written! So engaging!!! I truly couldn't put this down!!!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Absolutely charming… Lots of fun, very clever, and so well-written that I didn't guess the killer and was very surprised at the end! A+++' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Jam-packed with lively wit, quirky characters, red herrings and cleverness. I felt an instant connection and was riveted to each page, even giggling out loud at times. Spellbinding books such as this are pure joy!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime fighting duo please.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I laughed myself silly… Loved it!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'An absolute showstopper, with crazy characters, a red herring around every corner, and endless twists and turns. It's a must-read that will keep you reading until the last page.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Agatha Christie vibes… Recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical British mysteries!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A fun, entertaining historical cozy mystery with a nice touch of tongue-in-cheek humour… Extremely likeable protagonists… Kept me guessing right up to the big reveal… I am so here for it.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A lovely cosy whodunit… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'So easy to read and there's a bit of humour thrown in for good measure. Curl up with this story and enjoy!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Has everything I love in a cozy… Humor. Threats and murders to be solved. Even a lovable dog… It's a lighthearted read, that had me guessing until the reveal.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'My first book by this author but I absolutely loved it!… A twisty-turny mystery that kept me guessing to the end… A cross between Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse,this is an engaging, witty story that made me laugh and kept me hooked.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️