Anyone for murder?
When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe receives an unexpected invitation from the son of some dear old friends to spend the week while she attends the Wimbledon Championships, she's intrigued. Along with her allies - including the ever-forthright Edna - Marjorie arrives at Oscar Winchester's elegant mansion anticipating tennis, strawberries and champagne. What she finds is the body of the family's accountant in the scullery.
As whispers of embezzlement and affairs volley through the polished halls, Marjorie discovers the murdered accountant was investigating financial irregularities in the Winchester family's business. And when Oscar becomes the prime suspect and another victim is found injured, Marjorie knows she must uncover the truth.
Can Marjorie solve the mystery before it's game, set and match to the killer?
Murder at a Wimbledon Mansion serves up the perfect blend of tennis, tension and terrific sleuthing that will keep you guessing until championship point.
Readers love the Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mysteries:
"Loaded with suspects, humour and first-rate writing... Cannot wait for the next one!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Absolutely binge-worthy. You are hooked as soon as you start reading..." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Love these cozy murder mysteries... The characters, the settings are great and I was left feeling I was there with them." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"The book is filled with quirky characters... A well-thought-out mystery with some humor thrown in. Wonderful character development... It kept me guessing right to the end." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Marjorie is a force to reckon with for an octogenarian sleuth. I love this murder mystery. Well written and excellent plot." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Brookes, Dawn: - Dawn Brookes is an award-winning and occasional international bestselling author with an MA in Creative Writing. From an early age, she enjoyed losing herself in stories. After a four-decade career in nursing and midwifery, Dawn turned her hand to writing. With over twenty-three novels and more to follow, Dawn loves writing the stories she would enjoy reading. Her keen sense of humour comes out in her writing."My years as a nurse, midwife, and community matron have given me a wealth of experiences to draw from," Dawn explains. "I've seen firsthand how medical situations can quickly turn complex and even dangerous. I believe this knowledge adds an extra layer of authenticity to my mysteries."Dawn's passion lies in character-driven books, films and TV programmes. In her spare time, she enjoys playing golf, watching tennis, reading, travel (especially cruising), and adopting the occasional rescue dog. "I believe there are no limits to what a person can achieve if they set their mind to it, no matter what background we are born into, we should not be restrained by boundaries." Check out her website for a free prequel novella to the Lady Marjorie Mystery series.
