We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Montgomery to Books R Us. His latest novel is a remarkable achievement and will be released on January 6th. While Mr. Montgomery is celebrated for his wonderful children’s books, this exciting release marks his debut as an adult novelist. Thank you for joining us today.
About the Book:
Cornwall, 1910. On a remote tidal island, the Viscount of Tithe Hall is absorbed in feverish preparations for the apocalypse that he believes will accompany the passing of Halley's Comet. The Hall must be sealed from top to bottom—every window, chimney, and keyhole closed off before night falls. But what the pompous, dishonest Viscount has failed to take into account is the danger that lies within... By morning, he will be dead in his sealed study, murdered by his own ancestral crossbow.
All eyes turn to Steven Pike, Tithe Hall's newest under-butler. Fresh out of Borstal for a crime he didn't commit, he is the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time. His unlikely ally? Miss Decima Stockingham, the foul-mouthed, sharp as a tack, eighty-year-old family matriarch. Fearless and unconventional, she relishes chaos and puzzles alike, and a murder is just the thrill she's been waiting for.
Together, this mismatched duo must navigate secret passages, buried grudges, and rising terror to unmask the killer before it's too late...
My Thoughts:
“The Murder at World’s End” is a captivating mystery novel brimming with chaos, secrets, and a vibrant cast of characters. Set in 1910, during the passage of Halley’s Comet, many feared the world was coming to an end. The Viscount of a remote island hall has his servants seal up the estate in hopes of avoiding death by the comet. Yet, the Viscount turns up dead the very next day, leaving it to the resourceful servant Stephen Pike and Miss Decima, a sharp-tongued, eighty-year-old headmistress, to unravel the mystery. The dynamic between Stephen and Miss Decima is a highlight—they bicker over trivial matters but work seamlessly to solve the crime. Stephen, a newcomer to the hall, quickly befriends Miss Decima and proves invaluable in the investigation. The novel is fast-paced, witty, and thoroughly entertaining. I wholeheartedly give it 5 out of 5 stars and eagerly anticipate the next installment in the series. Congratulations, Mr. Montgomery.
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Disclaimer: I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated for my opinion.
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