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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.