Death at Darrington Manor: A Totally Gripping 1920S Cozy Mystery (an Abigail Dixon Mystery)
Nancy Warren
Synopsis "Death at Darrington Manor: A Totally Gripping 1920S Cozy Mystery (an Abigail Dixon Mystery)"
When intrepid reporter Abigail Dixon swaps Paris for an English manor to cover the wedding of the year, she expects afternoon tea on the lawn and cocktails in the drawing room, not a man lying dead in a stream and a woman strangled by her own silk stockings.Spring 1925. Abigail Dixon arrives in Somerset to report on the high-society wedding of an American car tycoon's son and an English aristocrat's daughter. But when a man is murdered on a trout-fishing expedition, and the quaint village abuzz with gossip of a local woman discovered dead in London, Abigail quickly finds herself entangled in a web of murder and scandal.As she investigates, Abigail unearths some dark secrets lurking within Darrington Manor and clues linking the two murders. From the lovelorn estate manager to a tight-lipped butler and local mechanic with an axe to grind, everyone is a possible suspect.Determined to expose the culprit, and with danger lurking at every turn, can Abigail unveil the truth before the 'wedding of the year' becomes the obituary column?Fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey will devour this page-turning 1920s whodunit brimming with twists, red herrings, and charming period detail. Readers love Abigail Dixon!'A beautifully and witty written book!! Paris and mysteries have my heart, this book was a meant to be for me lol!!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Bravo, what an excellent start to a new series! A brilliant cozy mystery that's full of fashion and intrigue. Abigail Dixon is a fantastic character - strong, sassy and confidant.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Cozy mystery at its finest!!!!!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Think Agatha Christie in Murder She Wrote... A fast-paced historical cozy with interesting characters, beautiful descriptions of couture gowns, a touch of romance and a surprise killer.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'What a delight! Set in 1925 Paris, there is the overhang of the war yet the twenties sparkle is starting... The plot was well crafted, with enough twists and turns to keep the reader on their toes. This was a most entertaining read.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Absolutely loved this! I fell in love with the plucky reporter and can't wait to read more about her and her newspaper assignments. 5 stars - praying for more!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'It's a superbly well-written historical mystery. I loved it so much that Abigail met Hemingway and Coco Chanel, among other personalities.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Awesome murder mystery. I loved how it all came together in the big reveal. The mystery was complex with lots of layers and red herrings. Cannot wait for the next book.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A delightful murder mystery that leaves the reader eager to follow Abby's adventures in Paris.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I devoured this right away... I love
