February 9, 2023
A Wreath of Red Roses by Karen Baugh Menuhin
When two drowning deaths occur within a few days of each other at a country house, Scotland Yard asks Major Heathcliff Lennox and retired inspector Jonathan Swift to investigate. They find themselves at an ancient house complete with moat and drawbridge that is raised every night (but no electricity or running water). They are also in the middle of an inheritance struggle, with six illegitimate but generally charming siblings all competing to claim their father's estate. But when a third resident is found murdered, Heathcliff and Swift realize that there is more at stake than a country baron's ancient house and suspect that one of the siblings may be responsible.
Great fun. I really enjoy the characters in this series, easy going Heathcliff and uptight Swift, Greggs the butler who always has a love interest, and Heathcliff's dog and cat, Fogg and Tubbs. The next book will be set in Heathcliff's own village, so we will see more of Persi, Heathcliff's smart wife.
Castle with moat and drawbridge
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