Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge

06/02/22 • 11 min

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Do you enjoy enjoy the “Upstairs, Downstairs” contrasts of Downton Abbey, but wish it had the added element of a murder mystery? Then you’ll want to check out "Murder at Mallowan Hall" by Colleen Cambridge, which features a mashup of fiction and real life as it considers the the question, "What if Agatha Christie’s housekeeper had to solve a murder?"
My read-a-like book recommendations include lists of country home mysteries, “Upstairs, Downstairs” mysteries, and historical figures as sleuths.

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Mystery Books Podcast - Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge

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Welcome to Mystery Books podcast. I'm USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett. I'm also a bookworm who specializes in the mystery genre. I love sharing my favorite mystery discoveries, from classic golden age novels to contemporary cozies. This episode is all about Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge.

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