The Lord of Cold Compton

Miss Busby Investigates, Book 3

By: Karen Baugh Menuhin, Zoe Markham

Narrated by: Corrie James

Lord of Cold Compton

Book 3 In the Miss Busby Series

A woman lies dead, shot and bleeding. Behind her body stands a large old manor house, her house, and now her son's.

She ran the rural estate as a minor fiefdom, all had to subjugate themselves to her will, or they were put out of their homes and ejected from the community.

Lady Compton was hated, nobody mourned her passing, but her murder brought suspicion and dismay to the closely allied village, and it brought the police into their midst.

Everyone has secrets, just as she had. Was the secret the cause of her murder? Had her deceit finally caught up with her? Was the man rumoured to be the culprit really the killer? Not that anyone would name him, not to outsiders, anyway.

Miss Busby is unaware of these undercurrents, until her advice, and help, is sought. It's a terrible dilemma, she is told. No-one knows what to do. Should the police be told? Or should silence prevail?

Whatever she does will put her in contention with Inspector McKay and he has distractions enough.

If you love Agatha Christie, Miss Marple, you'll love this.

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I love this series!

A very cozy series. Reminds me of modern day Ms Marple. I am enjoying getting to know the regular characters.

Love Miss Busby's sense of humor

3rd book in the Miss Busby's series. Thank you, Karen and Zoe, for making older women just as fun and interesting as younger ones.

Lovable fun characters

Enjoyed this book. I was kept guessing whodunit. I did find the setting of the big reveal too straight forward and lacked the ‘pull rabbit out of hat’ surprise factor, but I guess that was the style for Miss Busby series. It was still an overall very enjoyable audio book, with likeable characters like Miss Busby and Adeline, who was such a loud funny friend.
Narrator was very very good. She gave all characters such distinct voices that you won’t mix them up.

Great series 5/5

I am so entertained while listening to this series. Karen Baugh Menuhin’s writing have never disappointed added to Corrie James’s narration are perfection.

Love the Miss Busby mystery’s

I really enjoyed this book, I was glad when I saw there was a third one ,hope there will be more. The stories witty and well written ,I didn’t guess the who done it till the end and the narrator is excellent.

Delightful series

I love this series and the Heathcliff Lennox series. The characters, setting, and mystery are exactly what I most enjoy in a cozy mystery.

One her best!

Well done characters, setting and mystery ! What irks me with prior books in the series was toned down while better aspects were toned up! Will look forward to enjoying more!

Charming Mystery

These mysteries are both interesting and quaint. I appreciate having a mature sleuth (Miss Marple-esque).

The performer does an excellent job - especially infusing the story with smiles and pleasure.

Not an engaging story

Characters were stereotypes with little interest. Predictable storyline. I wasted a credit on this one.

Not as good as the Heathcliff series

Trying hard to like this series and that it would get better with each book. I will listen to the other series repeatedly but just not finding the stories or characters interesting. Might be my last book in this series