Death in a Scottish Castle

The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 4

By: Lydia Travers

Narrated by: Helen McAlpine

When Maud McIntyre and her assistant Daisy travel to a remote Scottish castle, the last thing they expect to find is a locked room murder mystery. Can they prise open this case and catch a killer?

Scotland, 1912: When Maud and Daisy travel to Clachan Castle on the Isle of Mull to investigate the theft of a valuable statuette, at first the case seems straightforward. But when their prime suspect, bad-tempered fellow guest Mr Tremain, is found dead in his bed, the detective duo realise the castle is under attack…

At first, it appears the murder is impossible. All the doors and windows to the room were locked from the inside, and there was no way for the killer to escape. But then Maud and Daisy find a secret panel with the stolen statuette hidden behind it, and learn that the mysteries are linked!

When the local sergeant investigating the case is found dead, the crime suddenly seems to have more twists and turns than the castle’s sweeping staircases. And with the estate full of potential suspects, Maud and Daisy must work fast to uncover the murderer. Could it be the castle’s owner, Magnus Carmichael, avenging his stolen statuette? Or pretty Jane Tremain, disgruntled daughter of the deceased?

Facing their most difficult case yet, Maud and Daisy must find the key to solving the mystery. But with so many suspects, which one will finally unlock the truth?

An unputdownable historical whodunnit, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles.

©2024 Lydia Travers (P)2024 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

entertaining plot, enjoyable narration

contains a spoiler...loved the book, the whole series was fun, entertaining, kept me guessing up to a point and a joy to listen to, great narration. But I'm incredibly sad to hear this will be the last case for these two lady detectives. I don't see why (I mean I do, but I don't, screw historical norms) and truelyhope its not the last book in the series, although I got the impression it will be. Very disappointed about that.

I love the way that Maude and Daisy were great detect!!

This book was really great. I liked all of her series.
And can’t wait to read more about her and the wonderful handsome Hamish and where they’re gonna go in the future with the detective agency and Daisy

I love the characters!

This series is a very nice way to pass the time. The friendship between the two main characters is endearing.

Entertaining and easy listening

I really liked the mutual respect and admiration between the two women protagonists. They work so well together. Although the flaws in their sleuthing logic and assumptions were easy to spot, this was not a problem for me. There is some romance, some quirky details of their fashion choices, and a handsome hero to ice the cake. I hope the author is busy on her next novel, whether with Maud and Daisy, or a different pair of intelligent, capable women as the main characters.

Hope This Is Not the End

I do hope this isn't the last of the series. Love this series! You can not go wrong with this one.

Dang it! End of the Series.

I absolutely loved the characters and stories in this series. Had no idea that, with the end of this book, it is also the end of this series. Boo!

The last 10 chapters were very good

I like this author. Initially the narrator was hard to listen to. Either I became use to her intonations or she got better

Nerve-wracking yet tantalizing

I couldn't put it down. This was the most difficult mystery yet and it just continued to get more and more complicated. But you finally learn more about the handsome Lord who always seems to be around and about the 2 detectives. Beautifully ended but I'm so sad to see it go.

sorry the author ended the series

sorry the author ended the series. there is alaways an musing story and lovely narrator.

FREAKING LOVED IT

Five HUGE FREAKING I LOVED IT AND I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S OVER Stars!!!

Maud and Daisy are off to solve another murder, well they don't know that yet but they are. Clachan Castle is missing a statue so Maud and Daisy go undercover as a writer and her assistant to see if they can discover the thief. As they do, they're getting more than they bargained for. Now there are a couple murders and about a dozen suspects keeping Maud and Daisy on their toes.

I am so freaking sad that this is the end of my adventures with Maud and Daisy but the conclusion could not have been more perfect! Lord Hamish Urquhart and his mystery are revealed. The murders are solved. The future is projected. There is room for continuation but also enough detail to satisfy yourself knowing what their future will hold.

I've been rooting for Hamish from the start, as a romance girly. I was hoping we would get here in the end and when I say my heart SWELLED I am not lying. OMG I loved it.