Murder in the Museum

A Fethering Mystery

By: Simon Brett

Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard

Carole Seddon and her bohemian neighbor Jude find that even the cultured can be crass when it comes to murder.

The life of noted man of letters Esmond Chadleigh, poet, children's author, essayist, fantasist, is celebrated in the halls of Bracketts House. However, despite the efforts of the house's trustees, most of Chadleigh's work remains out of print, leaving the once famous literary figure out of sight and out of mind and Bracketts out of funds.

An American literature professor with a big interest in Chadleigh, and an even bigger bankroll from the university where she's tenured, can keep Bracketts running, in exchange for assistance on her Chadleigh biography. But the mistrustful trustees are afraid the biographer is only interested in rooting out the skeletons in Chadleigh's closet, especially after uncovering one in his garden.

Now, Carole and Jude must risk tarnishing the sterling reputation of a beloved author to learn whether his sword was mightier than his pen.

©2003 Simon Brett (P)2004 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"Another marvelous mix of social satire and traditional cozy."(Booklist)
"Howard narrates with clarity and pacing that suits the gentle nature of the writing." (AudioFile)

Disappointed

The book might have been better if not for the narrator whose reading was flat and boring and without much effort at distinguishing between all but a few characters.

Thoroughly enjoyable

Interesting plot with a good ending. The narrator does a good job with the characters. Looking forward to the next one .

Another great British mystery

I thouroghly enjoy this series. They are quaint and somewhat cozy but not syrupy sweet.

Not as good as previous ones in series

I was disappointed in this book since I had thoroughly enjoyed the other earlier ones in this series. This one took me quite a while to get into the story, almost gave up one it. It got better after the second murder. Will listen to the next in the series to see if this was series is worth continuing.

good mystery

A complicated story. I may listen to this book again. I am sure there are details I missed.