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Murder at the Manor (A Lady Margaret Turnbull Cozy Mystery Book 5) Kindle Edition

3.4 out of 5 stars 459 ratings

Former UK British army Major, Digby Roberts, is found dead; poisoned during a birthday celebration given for his adopted daughter Natasha at his prestigious luxury manor on the outskirts of Bangalow, a sleepy country village in northern New South Wales, Australia.

Detective Tom Sullivan is called to investigate and is surprised to find Lady Margaret Turnbull already on the scene. He knows that she is way ahead on solving this murder mystery; much to his annoyance. Former UK resident Lady Margaret, the proud owner of Lawler's Loft, the region's finest bed and breakfast guesthouse, is also considered to be the village busy body and part time amateur sleuth. Together they work well.

"Poisoning is not random. It's a private, personal affair" is Maggies line of thought as this woman sleuth sorts her way through a myriad of suspects including a neglected, subservient wife, a drunkard bother in law and an over protective boyfriend - all with secrets to hide - making this crime fiction women sleuth novella even more captivating.

In his latest international cozy mysteries series, mystery novel Australian crime fiction author C T Mitchell serves up another feast of twists and turns that will keep you guessing right to the end. You won't pick the ending in this amateur sleuth murder mystery - in fact it will surprise you!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B016TYHRBU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wood Duck Media
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 17, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 786 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 28 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 5 of 11 ‏ : ‎ A Lady Margaret Turnbull Cozy Mystery
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.4 out of 5 stars 459 ratings

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C T Mitchell
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C T Mitchell is an Amazon bestselling author of mystery short reads and novels with a thriller edge. He is multiple 5 star recipient in the 2017 Readers Choice Awards for his novel Murder Secret (formerly published as Breaking Point).

Street educated, Australian-born C T Mitchell has traveled the world in his business dealings as a real estate negotiator encountering many interesting characters; some outright crooks. He brings these experiences as well as a love for mystery thrillers to his writing.

His fast-paced Detective Jack Creek Mysteries weave together traditional police procedural practice, global locations, and a hint of thrillers. Described by readers as “Rebus in a Valentino suit" Jack Creed is the ‘hard copper’ you want on your case.

Dead Shot #1

Dead Ringer #2

Dead Wrong #3

Dead Boss #4

Dead Stakes #5

Dead Lucky #6

Dead Silence #7

Murder Secret #8

C T Mitchell also writes cozy mysteries.

Lady Margaret Turnbull, the 50 something, widow, is the bane of Detective Tom Sullivan’s life, but usually solves his cases. He’s secretly appreciative.

Murder at the Fete #1

Murder in the Village #2

Murder in the Cemetery #3

Murder in the Valley #4

Murder at the Manor #5

Murder Shot #6

Two more cozy mystery series featuring Kate Mackenzie’s Sugar N Spice Cupcake Company and Selena Sharma Mysteries are also on Amazon.

C T Mitchell splits his time in both Brisbane and Cabarita Beach - a sleepy seaside village in northern NSW, Australia - the home of his award winning books. To grab two free mystery bestsellers, please visit www.CTMitchellBooks.com , or follow him on Facebook or Twitter.

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Customers find the book to be a great little read with a very suspenseful plot and well-developed characters that hold their interest. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some praising it while one customer notes poor sentence structure. Customers disagree on the length of the story, with some appreciating its brevity while others find it too short.

16 customers mention "Readability"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it is fast-paced.

"It is a great book. I would recommend it to all my friends. Once you get started you don't want to stop reading until the end...." Read more

"Good quick read. Love the main character and her side kick. Reminds me of a British crime show that I am also into right now." Read more

"For possibly the shortest murder mystery I've ever read, it was great. Would love to read a full length book." Read more

"A good read by a great writer." Read more

10 customers mention "Suspenseful"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful and intriguing, with a great plot that keeps them engaged. One customer describes it as a fast-paced cozy mystery with a twist.

"...I really liked this story. It is about Major Roberts who is not a very nice guy...." Read more

"...Wonderful author. Great writing. Kept you in suspense the whole time. You could visualize yourself there. Its a great book. Please read." Read more

"One of my favorite genres is a murder mystery. This charming little mystery delivers. I did not see that ending coming...." Read more

"...It is similar to Miss Marple. It’s a great plot and the characters are believable. Highly recommended." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book, with several noting that the characters held their interest, and one customer highlighting the author's good judgment of character and motivation.

"...She’s also a very good judge of character and motivation, and a fun protagonist in this, the short introduction to an Australian detective series—..." Read more

"An enjoyable short story well constructed. The characters held my interest as to how they would r e act to the developing story line...." Read more

"...It is similar to Miss Marple. It’s a great plot and the characters are believable. Highly recommended." Read more

"Good quick read. Love the main character and her side kick. Reminds me of a British crime show that I am also into right now." Read more

6 customers mention "Short story"2 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the length of the book, with some finding it a good short story while others consider it too brief.

"...I gave this book only 3 stars, because it was so short that I felt key items were left out and we were here handed a neatly gift wrapped package." Read more

"good short story. really enjoyed reading it. will read more from this author. give this author try you wont be disappointed if you love mysteries" Read more

"I really enjoyed this short, but it was almost too short. I am definitely interested in reading more of this series." Read more

"Very short story without much for characters or plot. The writing was poor with very mixed tenses and poor sentence structure...." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book.

"...I did however like the writing and the telling, but the point, wasn't there for me." Read more

"...There are enough inconsistencies and various tense changes and language problems in general to make a book, a longer 'book' than any of the stories." Read more

"A good read by a great writer." Read more

"Very short story without much for characters or plot. The writing was poor with very mixed tenses and poor sentence structure...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2016
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    A good read by a great writer.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2017
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    This is the first "cozy mystery" I have read by CT Mitchell. I really liked this story. It is about Major Roberts who is not a very nice guy. He keeps attacking his adopted daughter in a "non fatherly way". The day after her birthday, he is found dead in his bed by his wife. Lady Margaret had stayed over after the birthday party and calls the police. While staying at the manor, she figures out how they killed the Major. How? Read the book to find out.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017
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    It is a great book. I would recommend it to all my friends. Once you get started you don't want to stop reading until the end.
    Wonderful author. Great writing. Kept you in suspense the whole time. You could visualize yourself there. Its a great book. Please read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2017
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    Got this on a freebie day, and didn't realize until looking that it was not kindle unlimited which didn't matter to me after having seen that I have the first 4 books as a set so read them all back to back. Now I do understand that them not being ku and all that many have not read the other books so some background is needed, but even taking that in to account jeez the same old over detailed crap in every single one, multiplied by 5 now for me.

    There is still tense changes from past to present that make no sense, there is still scene and location changes that are abrupt, and there are still issues with pronouns confusing the issue {her and her in the same sentence but talking about 2 different females}. Why would making guests always use a side entrance not be an insult, as there was front entry, and they were not tradesmen or the such? As an aside, one cannot 'stroke' a cup of tea, a cat or something yes. And if you send someone to your house, but you are under house arrest somewhere else, they are not going to show up to the other house first. There are enough inconsistencies and various tense changes and language problems in general to make a book, a longer 'book' than any of the stories.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021
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    As soon as I started reading this short story, it seemed familiar. The further I read, the more it reminded me of one of the episodes in the BBC series, "Father Brown." In particular, Season 2, Episode 8, "The Prize of Colonel Gerard," which was first aired on January 15, 2014 - a year before this short story was published.

    The differences between the two are: The characters' names, the location (Australia vs England), the amateur detective is Lady Margaret Turnbull, not Father Brown.

    But the similarities outweigh the differences - the tiger, the victim, the reason, the method of the murder, the murder, and even the ending.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2016
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    I like Lady Margaret. She's smart, but not obnoxious about it.

    I gave this book only 3 stars, because it was so short that I felt key items were left out and we were here handed a neatly gift wrapped package.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
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    Major Roberts has designs on his adopted daughter, and doesn’t like his nephew stealing her affections. But Lady Margaret intervenes when the two men come to blows, and ends up staying the night--a night that ends in screams. Luckily, Lady Maggie’s an amateur detective, as well as being good friends with the local police. She’s also a very good judge of character and motivation, and a fun protagonist in this, the short introduction to an Australian detective series—perhaps she’s the Miss Marple of Bangalow, New South Wales.

    Murder at the Manor is a quick read with clear plot and characters—just enough to entice the reader to want more, and an excellent introduction.

    Disclosure: It was on a deal and I enjoyed it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018
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    good short story. really enjoyed reading it. will read more from this author. give this author try you wont be disappointed if you love mysteries

Top reviews from other countries

  • Francis
    3.0 out of 5 stars Maybe a bit too short
    Reviewed in Australia on December 7, 2015
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    Not sure if I like the story maybe I should read it again in a week or two
  • Pat
    3.0 out of 5 stars Still worth a read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2015
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    Still worth a read, but not the greatest free book I have downloaded. Seems to be trying to be a substitute Agatha Christie, but can't quite make it work.
    Having said that I couldn't write anything worth reading, so I am in no position to criticise, all I will do is echo my school reports and say 'must try harder'
  • Alison Wilkin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic book by C T Mitchell.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2016
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    This is the last book in the series and this time quite an unexpected ending. Still another great story line by C T Mitchell, although I had seen the same story in the Father Brown series on TV so knew the ending. I'm glad I have read all the books in the Lady Margaret Turnbull mysteries.
  • avid reader
    2.0 out of 5 stars Short and disappointing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2015
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    The one good thing about this is that is short (estimated length is 32 pages). The plot is thin, the characterisation and the dialogue between the main characters is hardly credible, and the ending is, well, words fail me (for once). It's almost worth reading to see how awful it is. Almost, but not quite!
  • Caroline Green
    4.0 out of 5 stars Review of murder at the manor
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2019
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    Funny but a bit too short. Would have liked bit more. Still worth reading though. Thanks to the author C.T Mitchell.

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