A series of threatening letters, a forgotten figure from the past, and a killer out to settle scores… England 1928. Mystery writer Marius Quin receives alarming news from his sleuthing partner Lady Bella Montague that their childhood friends are in danger.

Back in their charming village of Hurtwood, the three Heaton cousins have all been sent identical death threats. When the local constable refuses to help, it’s up to Marius and Bella to stop the would-be killer.

But they arrive too late, and Marius finds his former best friend dead in his kitchen with a knife through the heart…Who in this tightly knit community wants to eliminate the Heaton family? Between shady business practices, fierce competition over the village’s best garden award, and the tragic tale of a soldier who never returned from the war, it’s more a case of who doesn’t? With the clock ticking, can Bella and Marius figure out the mystery before the two remaining cousins meet their fate?A captivating and warm-hearted 1920s cozy mystery to delight fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss! Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries:‘My first book by this author but I absolutely loved it! Adored the period setting and how the 1920s were brought so vividly to life. This was a twisty-turny mystery that kept me guessing to the end… A cross between Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse,this is an engaging, witty story that made me laugh and kept me hooked.

’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime fighting duo please.

’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Jam-packed with lively wit, quirky characters, red herrings and cleverness. I felt an instant connection and was riveted to each page, even giggling out loud at times.

Spellbinding books such as this are pure joy!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘A lovely cosy whodunit set in 1920s England… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Charming, witty, and fast-paced.

’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Readers love Benedict Brown:‘Deserves 10 stars!… Not since Agatha Christie’s Bertram’s Hotel have I felt I was right there watching from the sidelines. ’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I couldn’t put this book down, and I didn’t even come close to guessing “whodunit”! I wish it hadn’t ended so soon.

’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘WOW Benedict Brown has done it once again… the ending was completely astounding, the perfect climactic twist. ’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘One of the best Christmas murder mysteries I’ve ever read.

’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Kept me totally hooked until the last page… lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. ’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘A fresh, fun, atmospheric, joy ride… Stoke up the fire, get your hot toddy, and get cozy with this treat!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Deserves more than 5 stars.

I really loved this book. ’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘What a great read this was!… Murder, mayhem, evildoers doing evil deeds, a clever twist that I never saw coming.

’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book. ’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.