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The Mitford Murders

By: Jessica Fellowes
Narrated by: Rachel Atkins
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*Named one of the best audiobooks of 2017 by The Times (UK)*

This program includes a bonus interview with the author.

Set amid the legendary Mitford household, The Mitford Murders is a thrilling golden age-style mystery audiobook, based on a real unsolved murder, by Jessica Fellowes, author of the New York Times best-selling Downton Abbey books.

It's 1920, and Louisa Cannon dreams of escaping her life of poverty in London.

Louisa's salvation is a position within the Mitford household at Asthall Manor, in the Oxfordshire countryside. There she will become nursemaid, chaperone, and confidante to the Mitford sisters, especially 16-year-old Nancy, an acerbic, bright young woman in love with stories. But then a nurse - Florence Nightingale Shore, goddaughter of her famous namesake - is killed on a train in broad daylight, and Louisa and Nancy find themselves entangled in the crimes of a murderer who will do anything to hide their secret....

Based on an unsolved crime and written by Jessica Fellowes, author of the New York Times best-selling Downton Abbey companion books, The Mitford Murders is the perfect new audio obsession for fans of classic murder mysteries.

©2018 Jessica Fellowes (P)2018 Little, Brown Book Group Crime Detective Fiction Historical Murder Mystery Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Exciting Cold Case

Critic reviews

"A real murder, a real family, and a brand new crime fiction heroine are woven together to make a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, read. I loved it." (Julian Fellowes, creator and writer of Downton Abbey and Belgravia)

"The pleasures of this English murder mystery, set in 1920, are many. Rachel Atkins's crisp performance is just right, moving the pace along without rushing and channeling everyone from nasal aristocrat to working-class copper." (AudioFile)
Engaging Plot • Historical Mystery • Excellent Narrator • Exciting Action • Intriguing Relationships • Creative Delivery
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Can’t wait to continue the series. It made me want to know more about the Milford’s too!

Loved it!!

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The plot was interesting and the narration enjoyable. A very enjoyable way to spend a few afternoons relaxing. I recommend this book.

Very Enjoyable

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Good characters, but plot was a bit twisted. A very good book that makes me look forward to others in the series.

A bit convoluted, but still compelling

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The story is woven around the lives of real people in an extraordinary way. I enjoyed the book immensely and look forward to the next title in the series. The narration was very well suited to the time and place. I highly recommend this book.

Best read of the year so far

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I didn't want to put it down! Action and adventure around every corner. I found myself holding my breath many times. I was surprised to find out how historically accurate it was.

Wonderful read

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Reminds me of the Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear. It made me want to learn more about the Mitford girls.

Historical Mystery

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The plot was actually pretty good but sometimes it was very hard to follow. Maybe a few too many twist and turns but still very entertaining. I very much liked the development of the character, Nancy. She was quite entertaining. I also liked Rowland’s character. He was presented in the perfect fashion. I think it would be interesting to bring him back in another novel. I would like to see more of him. I think he has a lot to offer to future plots. As far as “fight scenes go”, it is hard to make them not sound too cheesy or too what I like to call “Batman style”. For people old enough to remember when the original Batman would fight and then the scene would freeze and a word like “pow” would show up on the screen which I think definitely comes off as lacking total imagination. The author did do a descent job of the fight scene even though it too was confusing at times. Overall the characters and story is quite entertaining with an excellent narrator.

Entertaining

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I enjoyed the book immensely. I’m so looking forward to the next installment! Don’t miss the author interview at the end!

Fun and surprising!

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I love historical fiction thrillers, so this was perfect for me. Fans of Downton Abbey or any literature from the 20s will enjoy this.

Agatha Christie with a touch of Enid Blyton

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This book is well-written, but has no suspense or mystery. Wouldn't recommend, not exciting. ok

Nothing exciting

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