Murder in the Library

Lottie Sprigg Country House 1920s Cozy Mystery Series, Book 1

By: Martha Bond

Narrated by: Polly Lee

Murder mystery at the manor!

After months of travel, former maid Lottie Sprigg returns to Fortescue Manor in the rolling hills of Shropshire. Her arrival coincides with a celebratory dinner to mend a family feud. But the flow of champagne dwindles to a trickle when a body is found in the library . . .

Who committed the atrocity? Suspicion falls on several characters: some above stairs and some below. The local detective has his work cut out, and Lottie feels sure her sleuthing skills will help. With her trusty dog companion, Rosie, she embarks on the task.

But detective work can be dangerous. And when the killer strikes again, Lottie realizes no corner of Fortescue Manor is safe.

©2023 Martha Bond (P)2024 Tantor

Surprising solution

It was a slow and slightly confusing start but worth my patience. The story is full of intrigue and surprises. The characters are believable, if not fully developed, and the main character is delightful. The narrator is outstanding with voices and dialects that are consistently recognizable. Not bad for a free book. I may continue this series.

Not a bad cozy debut, but the narration is impossible

I had nothing else to listen to, so I kept going and it’s actually not a bad debut cozy. I would definitely want to hear more, but I can’t tolerate