A Recipe for Murder

A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, Book 21

De: Verity Bright

Narrado por: Karen Cass

A totally charming, unputdownable golden age cozy murder mystery

Cream cakes, cucumber sandwiches, apple tarts and… poison? Lady Swift is trying to plan the menu for her wedding, until murder strikes in kitchens across the village!

Lady Eleanor Swift’s marriage to dashing Chief Inspector Hugh Seldon is just days away. There’s a lot to organise from the dress to the catering, including, of course, the all-important wedding cake.

But Eleanor is heartbroken when their chef, apple-cheeked Annie Tibetts, dies of poisoning. And as the doctor confirms her death wasn’t an accident, accusations fly around the whole community.

With more of the village struck down by the poison, Eleanor must unmask a killer who seems intent on spreading chaos amongst her nearest and dearest. Everyone is accusing their neighbour… and Eleanor is in a pickle as the seating plans for the wedding fall apart. But she soon has bigger fish to fry when the source of the poison is traced to a trusted establishment in town. Eleanor is certain they are being framed and that sabotage is afoot…

And when a sample of poisoned wedding cake is delivered anonymously to Hugh working at his station miles away in Oxford, Eleanor realises that while she has been planning for the future, her past has been catching up with her. Eleanor must race across the countryside to save her love from certain death. Can Eleanor find the proof in the pudding and save Hugh in time? And will the poisoner finally get their just desserts?

A gripping and totally twisty historical cozy mystery set in an English village. For fans of T.E. Kinsey, Catherine Coles and L.B. Hathaway.

©2025 Verity Bright (P)2025 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Loved the wedding. Maybe add in honeymoon in the next book. Know it's cozy but spice it up just a bit...

Love the main characters. They're all so good and likeable. Great series. Also love Karen Cass. She's a great narrator!

Lady Swift always puts the people first.

I liked that the Inspector respects the skills of his wife and is willing for her to lead.

Outstandingly Delightful

Like every single book in this series, they just keep getting better and better! Bravo!

Another Delightful Outing

There is just something magical about the wit, banter, and relationships in this book (and series), not to mention the complex mystery. I did suspect who the culprit was early on, but nothing solidified until just before the reveal. I admit I thought it took a bit for this story to take off but once it did it soared.

The whole book and series is just wonderful. Historical mysteries are my favorite, and the Lady Swift series is in my top 5!

I enjoyed it all, especially the comments at the end concerning the history behind certain characters or settings in the story.

The best of all

This has been my favorite book of all of the Lady Eleanor Swift books. The relationship between her and her house just gets me right in the feels. Karin Kass’s narration is amazing. I would listen to her read the phone book.

Loved!

The wedding we've all been waiting for! Another great mystery and lots of sweet moments between Eleanor, her staff, and Hugh. Can't wait for the next installment.