Madrigals and Mayhem, Elizabeth Penney
Madrigals and Mayhem, Elizabeth Penney
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Madrigals and Mayhem

Author: Elizabeth Penney

Narrator: Henrietta Meire

Unabridged: 7 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/28/2025


Synopsis

Molly is eager to experience her first English Christmas with family and friends now that she's adjusted to her move to Cambridge and her restoration of her family's ancestral bookshop, Thomas Marlowe—Manuscripts and Folios. When local toyshop Pemberly's Emporium reopens, Molly is excited to meet the new owner, Charlotte Pemberly, who is determined to make the toy store a success after unexpectedly becoming her grandfather Arthur's sole heir.

Arthur's new wife Althea Winters and her unpleasant family loathe Charlotte for inheriting what they believe was theirs and have set their sights on a valuable Madame Alexander doll that's gone missing. When Althea's grandson is poisoned by cakes from Tea & Crumpets, Charlotte becomes the top suspect. Molly believes Charlotte was the intended victim and investigates the Pemberly's home, only to discover that Arthur had been murdered.

To get closer to this treacherous family, Molly and her boyfriend Kieran go undercover by volunteering to act and sing for a madrigal dinner directed by Althea and her daughter at St. Hildegard's College. Molly must help her new friend clear her name while searching for the missing doll and wrangling her own family during the chaotic holiday festivities at the bookshop.

About Elizabeth Penney

Elizabeth Penney is the author of more than two dozen cozy mysteries, among other novels. Elizabeth spent her early years in England and France and now lives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where she pens novels and tries to grow things.


Reviews

Goodreads review by BookLover on January 09, 2024

Giving a five star rating to counteract the one star rating. This book is set to be published in 11 months and ARCs aren’t out yet. Ratings are so important and it’s unfair to give a negative rating without cause. I will update this once I’ve read the book. I just finished book one and thought it was......more

Goodreads review by Deborah on November 05, 2024

I always enjoy a visit to Thomas Marlowe, the bookstore in Elizabeth Penney's Cambridge Bookshop series. Add that we are visiting Molly and company during the holiday season, and it just adds wonderful charm to an already delightful series. Molly, her mother and great aunt, are decorating for the ho......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on January 07, 2025

I don't think cozy mysteries are for me any longer. So with that, I found it hard to finish. I was more worried about what happened to her mom's Sascha doll than anything...and I even figured out where that went. At least this one had a bit more intrigue than the last cozy mystery I read.......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on January 01, 2025

2.5 In all fairness, I'm not typically a huge fan of cozy mysteries, but read this for book club.......more

Goodreads review by Tanya on December 02, 2024

Perfectly festive cozy mystery. I had fun, which is all I really wanted from it. The first half was better than the second, but overall a good time.......more