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Overview: England in the 1950s
Robert Ashford, Duke of Carham, Hollywood star, and a man with a keen sense of justice, is on the case! Join His Grace as he investigates cases that take him to rural England, the nightlife of London, or the far reaches of the world. However thrilling and intricate a case may be, he always remains elegant and the epitome of the British gentleman! A classic Murder Mystery and Whodunit in the tradition of the Golden Age of Crime!
Genre: Fiction > Mystery/Thriller, Historical
The Mystery of West Ridding (#1)
Oxfordshire, 1955
A week of vacation with tea and scones in rural idyll – that’s how Robert had envisioned his stay in West Ridding. Unfortunately, it doesn’t turn out that way: the mysterious and attractive Mr. Leigh is found dead in the woods. Suicide – at least that’s what Chief Inspector Mosley believes. The fate of the young man haunts Robert, and he starts his own investigation, much to the displeasure of Scotland Yard. But then, the wealthy heiress Elizabeth Crawford also dies, seemingly from the effects of food poisoning…
Murder at Castle Howard (#2)
Yorkshire, 1955
Instead of spending the summer in Brighton with his friends, Robert finds himself accompanying his assistant Millie to the wedding of Viscount James and Lady Alicia. The event takes place at the ostentatious Castle Howard in Yorkshire. What starts as a dull gathering of the aristocracy soon turns into a new case: Dowager Duchess Violet collapses dead during dinner, and her heirs are quick to show their eagerness for her inheritance. As if that weren’t enough, the young bride narrowly escapes an attempt on her life. There’s no question about it: Robert must once again take up the investigation.
A Double Game (#3)
London 1955
A distress call from his old friend Harold interrupts Robert’s travel preparations for Egypt. Just a few days earlier, Harold had introduced him to his new wife, Jázmin – now she has been shot dead in the street. Chief Inspector Mosley quickly identifies a prime suspect: Harold’s son Peter. Earlier, there had been a confrontation between him and Jázmin in the presence of several party guests, and a firearm was found with Peter. Harold doesn’t believe in his son’s guilt and asks Robert to start an investigation. Robert follows a trail into the notorious world of Soho, where he discovers things about Jázmin that shed a completely different light on Harold’s young deceased wife…
The Pharaoh’s Curse (#4)
Egypt 1955
Robert travels to film on the Nile – and takes his assistant Miss Henderson and his old friend Isobel Airy with him. They are looking forward to oriental splendor and ancient monuments, but things don’t go as planned: First, the filming for "Nofretete" is postponed, and then there are murders of archaeologists excavating the tomb of Ramses XI. Quickly, rumors of a curse spread, but Robert is sure: Behind the murders is not a vengeful god-king, but a very earthly culprit. And so he investigates under the hot Theban sun and the watchful eyes of the pharaohs…
No Happy Ending for Mr. Jones (#5)
Hollywood! The Dream Factory!
Robert has just wrapped up the epic film ‘Nefertiti’ starring Liz Taylor and Cary Grant when he discovers the director, Gregory Jones, bludgeoned to death on the set of his latest film, ‘The Window to the Front Yard.’ Robert himself falls under suspicion, having had a heated argument with Jones just a day prior. Alongside the detective Bob O’Malley, he embarks on a hunt for the real murderer amidst the glittering facade of the film studios, uncovering some dirty secrets along the way…
The Hunt Begins (#6)
Scotland, 1950
This time, Robert couldn’t escape the invitation to the traditional grouse shooting at Castle Gladoch in the Midlands – after all, the Earl of Gladoch is his brother-in-law’s uncle. So, Robert travels to the Scottish wilderness along with Miss Henderson. However, it’s not just countless grouses meeting their demise, but also the stable boy Carmichael Foxling. Naturally, Robert has to take up the investigation. While Miss Henderson is busy charming a handsome lord, Robert receives support from his nephew James and his friend Charles in unraveling this peculiar case.
Heirs Everywhere (#7)
Jersey, 1956
Life almost always ends with an inheritance…
The wealthy industrialist William Hartford is dead, and his family is already dividing up the estate. Only his niece Macey and wife Carla don’t quite believe in a natural death and hire Robert to investigate the death. Drawn into a family full of hatred, envy, and dark secrets, he begins his investigation. And soon there is another dead body, and then another… Robert must hurry to identify the culprit, or soon there will be no one left to inherit anything.
The Golden Quill (#8)
Oxfordshire, 1956
A literary award, numerous authors, and a couple of gruesome murders…
Robert is a jury member at the prestigious literary award "The Golden Quill." Alongside his old friend Isobel and the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, he is tasked with evaluating particularly successful crime novels. However, things take a sinister turn when the plot of a bestselling book is suddenly brought to life, shaking the idyllic festival to its core!
The Witches of Belvoir (#9)
Knipton, 1956
Diamonds, Theatrical Plays, and Witches
Robert pays a visit to James, who managed to land his first theatre role at the Witch Festival in Knipton. The festival, commemorating the witch trial of Joan Flower in the 17th century, doesn’t sit well with everyone: Claire Richmond, the archivist of Belvoir Castle, condemns the spectacle and advocates for the rehabilitation of the women executed as witches. However, in the village, she is also considered a witch. When a series of burglaries and murders occur, the suspect is quickly identified: it must be the new witch of Belvoir. Robert, along with his nephew, begins the investigation.
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