Loch Down Abbey
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Who killed Lord Inverkillen? It's the 1930s and a mysterious illness is spreading over Scotland. But the noble and ancient family of Inverkillen, residents of Loch Down Abbey, are much more concerned with dwindling toilet roll supplies and who will look after the children now that Nanny has regretfully (and most inconveniently) departed this life. Then Lord Inverkillen, Earl and head of the family, is found dead in mysterious circumstances. The inspector declares it an accident but Mrs MacBain, the head housekeeper, isn't so convinced. As no one is allowed in or out because of the illness, the residents of the house - both upstairs and downstairs - are the only suspects. With the Earl's own family too busy doing what can only be described as nothing, she decides to do some digging - in between chores, of course - and in doing so uncovers a whole host of long-hidden secrets, lies and betrayals that will alter the dynamics of the household for ever. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, LOCH DOWN ABBEY is a playful, humorous mystery that will keep you glued to the page!
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Ahhh! This was such a fun read! I feel a bit misled by the tagline, but that's a quibble and not the books fault. This is like a mashup of Gosford Park/Downton Abbey, a mystery, and Covid protocols. I loved it.
The pandemic stuff (here, Virulent Pernicious Malaise) isn't much except as a way to have less staff in the house, but I liked all the little hints of what we've all been through these past two-ish years - masks, food and toiletry shortages, staying home. The mystery was good but parts of it were fairly obvious, but no less enjoyable. Downton Abbey-ish, Georgina is totally Violet and I pictured much of the staff as Downton's staff. The family is more... Cazalets almost, with dynamics and affairs and whatnot, but that's good too.
I expected a sort of romance novel type mystery (fun but fluff) and I got so much more. Super fun and enjoyable read.
