It’s 1924. Lady Ellen of Ashcombe Hall is on a relaxing hotel break to recuperate. Her nemesis is found dead in the restaurant, face down in his pea and ham soup. Can she confront her past to solve the mystery?
Lady Ellen seeks respite in the charming seaside town of Branden Bay, whilst her home, which was used as a convalescent home for war veterans, is being refurbished to its former glory. Her peaceful break takes a dark turn when she unexpectedly crosses paths with her arch-nemesis, the enigmatic Major Albert Coltrane. Major Coltrane is found lifeless, his face submerged in his own soup after a heated and public confrontation with Ellen who finds herself accused of murder.
Determined to clear her name, she forms an unlikely alliance with Lottie Penny a hotel chamber maid and Captain Ernest Hamilton, a former patient at her convalescent home.
With her faithful Irish setter, Prince, by her side, Lady Ellen embarks on a riveting journey through hidden alley bars and the opulent music hall of Branden Bay. They strive to unravel the threads of the mystery, in race against time to expose the real killer before Lady Ellen becomes the next victim.
If you love the glitz and glamour of the era and a twisty plot, then step back in time to the roaring 1920s, where jazz-filled evenings and clandestine secrets collide. Murder at Millar’s Hotel is the first book in the Lady Ellen Investigates series.
Review
The audiobook of A Murder at Millar’s Hotel is an absolute treat — the kind of cosy mystery that feels like slipping into a warm bath with a fancy 1920s hat on. Frances Butt’s narration brings the era to life with a playful charm, giving each character just enough personality to make you grin. Lady Ellen sounds perfectly elegant as she somehow manages to stumble into trouble with style, while her maid Lottie adds a dash of sass that keeps things lively.
The mystery itself never gets too dark, even when someone ends up face-down in their soup. Instead, it has a gentle, cheeky energy, like the story is winking at you the whole time. Millar’s Hotel is full of quirky guests, suspicious glances, and just enough drama to keep you guessing without ever feeling tense.
Overall, the audiobook is fun, breezy, and wonderfully uplifting — the kind of murder mystery you can enjoy with a cup of tea, a biscuit, and zero worry about losing sleep. It’s charming, witty, and light as a feather, making it perfect for listeners who want a mystery that delights rather than frightens.
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