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  • Death in a Scottish Castle

  • The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 4
  • By: Lydia Travers
  • Narrated by: Helen McAlpine
  • Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (47 ratings)

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Death in a Scottish Castle

By: Lydia Travers
Narrated by: Helen McAlpine
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When Maud McIntyre and her assistant Daisy travel to a remote Scottish castle, the last thing they expect to find is a locked room murder mystery. Can they prise open this case and catch a killer?

Scotland, 1912: When Maud and Daisy travel to Clachan Castle on the Isle of Mull to investigate the theft of a valuable statuette, at first the case seems straightforward. But when their prime suspect, bad-tempered fellow guest Mr Tremain, is found dead in his bed, the detective duo realise the castle is under attack…

At first, it appears the murder is impossible. All the doors and windows to the room were locked from the inside, and there was no way for the killer to escape. But then Maud and Daisy find a secret panel with the stolen statuette hidden behind it, and learn that the mysteries are linked!

When the local sergeant investigating the case is found dead, the crime suddenly seems to have more twists and turns than the castle’s sweeping staircases. And with the estate full of potential suspects, Maud and Daisy must work fast to uncover the murderer. Could it be the castle’s owner, Magnus Carmichael, avenging his stolen statuette? Or pretty Jane Tremain, disgruntled daughter of the deceased?

Facing their most difficult case yet, Maud and Daisy must find the key to solving the mystery. But with so many suspects, which one will finally unlock the truth?

An unputdownable historical whodunnit, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles.

©2024 Lydia Travers (P)2024 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.
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entertaining plot, enjoyable narration

contains a spoiler...loved the book, the whole series was fun, entertaining, kept me guessing up to a point and a joy to listen to, great narration. But I'm incredibly sad to hear this will be the last case for these two lady detectives. I don't see why (I mean I do, but I don't, screw historical norms) and truelyhope its not the last book in the series, although I got the impression it will be. Very disappointed about that.

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Entertaining and easy listening

I really liked the mutual respect and admiration between the two women protagonists. They work so well together. Although the flaws in their sleuthing logic and assumptions were easy to spot, this was not a problem for me. There is some romance, some quirky details of their fashion choices, and a handsome hero to ice the cake. I hope the author is busy on her next novel, whether with Maud and Daisy, or a different pair of intelligent, capable women as the main characters.

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Hope This Is Not the End

I do hope this isn't the last of the series. Love this series! You can not go wrong with this one.

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sorry the author ended the series

sorry the author ended the series. there is alaways an musing story and lovely narrator.

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FREAKING LOVED IT

Five HUGE FREAKING I LOVED IT AND I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S OVER Stars!!!

Maud and Daisy are off to solve another murder, well they don't know that yet but they are. Clachan Castle is missing a statue so Maud and Daisy go undercover as a writer and her assistant to see if they can discover the thief. As they do, they're getting more than they bargained for. Now there are a couple murders and about a dozen suspects keeping Maud and Daisy on their toes.

I am so freaking sad that this is the end of my adventures with Maud and Daisy but the conclusion could not have been more perfect! Lord Hamish Urquhart and his mystery are revealed. The murders are solved. The future is projected. There is room for continuation but also enough detail to satisfy yourself knowing what their future will hold.

I've been rooting for Hamish from the start, as a romance girly. I was hoping we would get here in the end and when I say my heart SWELLED I am not lying. OMG I loved it.

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Fun Read!

Such a fun series to listen to! The narrator did a wonderful job reading the story! Couldn’t stop listening!

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Enjoyable characters. Sad if this is the last one.

I found the mystery a bit transparent but it’s still a delightful series to listen to.

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