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LONGLISTED FOR THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT AWARD

Sir Ecgbert Tode of Tode Hall has survived to a grand old age - much to the despair of his younger wife, Emma. But at 93 he has, at last, shuffled off the mortal coil.

Emma, Lady Tode, thoroughly fed up with being a dutiful Lady of the Manor, wants to leave the country to spend her remaining years in Capri. Unfortunately her three tiresome children are either unwilling or unable (too mad, too lefty or too happy in Australia) to take on management of their large and important home, so the mantle passes to a distant relative and his glamorous wife.

Not long after the new owners take over, Lady Tode is found dead in the mausoleum. Accident? Or is there more going on behind the scenes of Tode Hall than an outsider would ever guess....

In the traditions of two great but very different British writers, Agatha Christie and P.G. Wodehouse, Waugh's hilarious and entirely original twist on the country house murder mystery comes complete with stiff upper lips, even stiffer drinks, and any stiffs that might embarrass the family getting smartly brushed under the carpet....

©2020 Daisy Waugh (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK Amateur Sleuths Detective Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Witty Suspense

Critic reviews

"Fizzles, crackles and sparkles." (Elizabeth Buchan)

"An irresistible, high-camp crime caper - deliciously entertaining." (Andrew Wilson)

"A work of sublime silliness...witty, pacy and beautifully written." (Simon Brett)
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Well narrated and fun to listen. Quite lightweight but good fun. I didn't guess the ending which is always a plus.

A jolly romp

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A Great fun story. Not the most complex whodunnit but brilliantly read by one of the best voice artits on audible. Clearly does her work before recording. The story is whimsical and funny with some delightfully surprising plot developments. The well rounded characters are completely potty and it shall be a delight to hear other adventures of the Tode family.

Nutty whodunnit with Superb narration..

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This is a great book that I enjoyed very much. Absolutely hilarious. I did not guess the murderer because of some sneaky red herrings

In the cryp with a candlestick

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Characters were interesting and well performed, but it took quite a while to get going and then the end felt rushed with what I felt was a decision to make the murderer not one of the obvious suspects, but anyone else would do. But ok for holiday listening.

Funny murder story

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In this story Daisy Waugh very much carries on in the same vein as her grandfather and Wodehouse. Very well narrated. Felt the ending was a bit flat.

A chip off the old block.

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