An Ambush of Widows

Name: An Ambush of Widows
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: R.W.R. McDonald
ISBN: 9781399183710

Author: R.W.R. McDonald

Narrator: Lucy Scott

Unabridged: 10 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Aurora Audio Books

Published: 10/03/2024

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

1933. An odd group gathers for an English country house weekend party: a sickly host, a disgraced socialite, an amateur detective and her nephew, a murderous couple, an ex-army captain, and a former militant suffragist countess. The table is set for eight. By Sunday, only half the cutlery will be required, and Saturday's tablecloth will be used as a shroud. Cut off by a storm, their host is found dead in circumstances mirroring the death of Lady Alice's husband. There is no way out, while a killer walks amongst them. And as far as Lady Alice Langtry is concerned, being trapped with an amateur detective is on a par with being trapped with the murderer . . .

Reviews

Goodreads review by Scatterbooker on October 29, 2024

An Ambush of Widows by R.W.R. McDonald is a classic locked room murder mystery set in 1933. I didn’t even come close to guessing whodunnit but very much enjoyed finding out. Lady Alice Langtry goes to her first social event since her husband died in mysterious circumstances, even though the amateur......more

Goodreads review by Greg on December 20, 2024

RWR McDonald’s book (only available on Audible with a cast of dozens all brought to life by the brilliant Lucy Scott) is a juicy Golden Age style locked-mansion mystery much in the vein of Queens of Crime, Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, Ngaio Marsh. Set in the 1920’s and 30’s, when things really w......more

Goodreads review by Davena on December 18, 2024

An Ambush of Widows by R.W.R. McDonald In "An Ambush of Widows," we find ourselves in the eerie atmosphere of a crumbling mansion, where Lady Alice and an eclectic cast of guests gather for a weekend house party. Among them is an amateur detective who once had Lady Alice imprisoned for murder. The te......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on October 22, 2024

RWR McDonald delves into historical locked room mystery with this clever plot packed with surprising, memorable characters. Immersive and darkly delightful – highly recommended!......more

Goodreads review by Alison on November 13, 2024

This book was great fun to listen to as well as being very clever. Crossing my fingers for a sequel.......more