Murder at the Mayfair Hotel

Cleopatra Fox Mysteries, Book 1

De: C. J. Archer

Narrado por: Marian Hussey

It was the most fashionable place to stay in London, until murder made a reservation. Solve the puzzle in this new mystery from USA Today bestselling author of the Glass and Steele series.

December 1899. After the death of her beloved grandmother, Cleopatra Fox moves into the luxury hotel owned by her estranged uncle in the hopes of putting hardship and loneliness behind her. But the poisoning of a guest throws her new life, and the hotel, into chaos.

Cleo quickly realizes no one can be trusted, not Scotland Yard and especially not the hotel’s charming assistant manager. With the New Year’s Eve ball approaching fast and the hotel’s reputation hanging by a thread, Cleo must find the killer before the ball, and the hotel itself, are ruined. But catching a murderer proves just as difficult as navigating the hotel’s hierarchy and the peculiarities of her family.

Can Cleo find the killer before the new century begins? Or will someone get away with murder?

©2020 C. J. Archer (P)2020 C. J. Archer

Hussey or a Lady?

Which provoked me more? I first heard Marian Hussey perform Monsters and Manners. I quickly fell in love with the narratrix and the series! Murder and the Mayfair was recommended to me on Audible and when I saw Marian's name I was sold. Next came the Lady, Cleo Fox. Her story was charming and elegant yet grimy and cheesy. Overall I adored the storyline and the characters. I kept thinking Cleo and Harry would end up together but the story (mostly) let out romance which ended in relief for this novel. Just a new girl trying to fit in while Curiosity drew her to solve a crime. Very entertaining indeed.

Fun and fast-paced

I loved the ensemble of characters and how they interacted in this upstairs downstairs cozy murder mystery. Cleo is perfectly placed to be the go between the two levels of society. The mystery was well done with perfectly timed red herrings and enough jumping to conclusions to entertain anyone. Cleo and Harry have great chemistry with just the right touch of sexual heat and antagonism to make you want to see what may develop between them. If you like a cozy murder mystery with engaging characters and well developed dialogue you will like this book. The narrator was most excellent.

Enjoyable & cozy Victorian mystery

If you're a fan of shows like "Murdoch Mysteries" then you'll enjoy this late- Victorian Era cozy murder mystery.
I read it through in a day & I've not done that in quite some time. The side characters are wonderfully written.

Charming introductory mystery

This book was engaging without being too psychologically stressful. It fits a mood when you want a mystery but need something light. I enjoyed it.

Great book

i got this book as a gift and have enjoyed it. I can not wait until the next one!

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Zi thought I had it all figured out....nope.
good listen..could really picture the hotel and the rest

well I didn't see that coming

The author leads you through a very realistic story. Yes the main character is quote-unquote rich but at only $4 a month how rich is that. she goes and lives with relatives in a hotel she is a poor relative of the owners she tries to find a niche for her self. Instead she finds a murder mystery, friends, and family. I would give you a hint for how the book ends but that would just ruin it. The're some twists and turns just like an old hotel staircase. Take the time to listen and you will be rewarded.

Loved it!

How charming and wonderful! I am addicted to historical mysteries and did not know what to except with this new to me author!

How pleasantly surprised I was and cannot wait for more! Narration perfect as well as storyline!!

Good listen.

I enjoyed the book and I like this author a lot. I’m sure I’ll continue to listen to this series.

Fantastic!

This was such a fun book. I loved the characters and the narrator did an excellent job of bringing them to life!