Murder at the Spring Ball by Benedict Brown

Murder at the Spring Ball

Lord Edgington Investigates #1

Benedict Brown

233 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mystery lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

A little music, a little dancing, a little murder at the spring ball. England, 1925. After years shut away from the world, former detective Lord Edgington of Cranley Hall plans a grand ball to celebrate his seventy-fifth birthday. But when someone...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
lighthearted 52%
adventurous 47%
funny 26%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.85

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