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Death Among the Diamonds
- A Cressida Fawcett Mystery, Book 1
- Narrated by: Daphne Kouma
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
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Summary
Everyone in 1920s London knows the Honourable Cressida Fawcett: fiercely independent (though never apart from her little pug Ruby), lover of martinis and interior designer extraordinaire. She’s solved many crimes of fashion...so how about murder?
Cressida Fawcett is heading to the English countryside for a weekend of cocktails and partying at her friend’s glamorous mansion, the location of a recent diamond heist. But just hours after her arrival, Cressida is woken by an almighty scream. Rushing to the landing, she looks down into the great hall to find a trembling maid standing next to the body of Harry, the friendly young chandelier cleaner.
Everyone believes Harry’s death was an accident. But as Cressida examines the opulent hall and the beautiful grounds, she thinks something darker is afoot. Why clean a chandelier in the early hours of the morning? And who overheard Harry boasting about coming into unexpected wealth? A small piece of torn silk found near the body has Cressida looking at the guests’ elegant clothes with fresh eyes....
The short-tempered detective insists that she keeps her curious nose out of the investigation, but it’s Cressida who realizes the stolen diamonds were hidden in the sparkling chandelier. Convinced there is a connection between the theft and the murder, the case takes a sinister turn when a guest is killed in his sleep after a brandy-fueled night of cards. With everyone unable to leave, can Cressida’s sharp eye for detail catch the killer before another life is taken?
An absolutely gripping and utterly charming 1920s murder mystery packed with wit, glamour, and intrigue. The perfect whodunnit for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey, and Downton Abbey!
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- Jules
- 05-08-23
Dazzlingly good
Thoroughly enjoyed this and very excited to find out more books are coming out! Love the world created by Fliss Chester
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- Rupert Pritchett
- 30-12-22
Highly recommended
Another great book by the fantastic Fliss Chester. One for Agatha Christie fans - a real page turner.
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- Brian McMahon
- 17-11-23
perfect cosy crime
really fun well narrated story that is really relaxing. likeable characters and a very cute dog
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- Cianda
- 27-05-23
Good read
Enjoyable. Just a couple of mispronunciations in an otherwise good narration. Didn’t have to grit my teeth too often!
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- emma culty
- 16-05-23
Gripping throughout!
Very much enjoyed this book. The suspense builds and builds - completely gripping. The narrator is spot on for all the characters’ voices as well. Highly recommendable!
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- Fred Jones
- 16-11-24
Superb period mystery
This is a superb period mystery with all of the classic features, a country house, stolen jewels, an amateur detective and a cute pet. Loved it. Narration is perfect bringing the characters to life.
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- K E Webb
- 29-09-22
Very Enjoyable
Found myself straight into this new heroine’s adventure !
Love this era anyway and the storyline quickly draws us into it all .
Good selection of characters , interesting crime and a few nice red herrings along the way.
Narrator had it just right too . Look forward to the next .
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- Mrs. C. Hunt
- 29-12-22
Death Among the Diamonds
A lovely whodunit, with stolen diamonds, then two murders which all look like they could be an accident, and an accident which looked like murder. All these tricky thinks going on during an engagement. Read brilliantly by Daphne Kouma.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-05-24
Good easy listen - cosy Murder mystery
It was a great listen, the narrator had a lovely clear voice and the story line was good and kept me listening. I’ll definitely buy other books from same author and narrator
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- LTC
- 20-08-23
very almost good
characters are all over the place, storyline is wanting but there is a delightful pug. and narration was very good. generally though give it a miss
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