Death on the Night Train to Verona by Benedict Brown Narrator: George Blagden
Series: Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad #2
Published by Heathdene Books on June 26, 2026
Source: Library
Genres: Historical Mystery
Length: 9 hrs 19 mins
Pages: 291
Format: Audiobook
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Everyone wanted a piece of the world’s most beloved film star, but who finally took it?
Italy, 1929. When renowned detective Lord Edgington boards a luxurious night train in Rome, he hopes for attentive service, fine food and perhaps a chance to read his book. But a short distance into the journey, screen siren Geraldine de la Forge is slain in her sleeping compartment, and the master sleuth is put to the test.
Adored the world over, Geraldine seemed to have the perfect life, but as Lord Edgington and his grandson investigate, a darker picture emerges. Was it her jealous lover, a wealthy patron with secrets to hide, her ambitious director, or an obsessive fan who cut the life from her? The detectives must untangle a web of passion, lies and betrayal to stop the killer from striking again.
It’s 1929 and Christopher and his grandfather, Lord Edgington, are touring the continent. They’re taking the night train from Rome to Verona, but no one will be getting any sleep after the famous actress, Geraldine de la Forge, is found killed in her sleeping compartment. I love the 20s setting with its Golden Age touches. The characters, both returning and new, are given full personalities with strengths and flaws. The clues were well placed and it’s a good puzzle. I tend to enjoy most of Benedict Brown’s mysteries.
About Benedict Brown
Benedict Brown is a Welsh-Irish-Englishman, originally from South London, but now living in the north of Spain. He’s been writing ever since he was at school and ended up doing an MA in Creative Writing at university in Wales. Benedict published his first mystery in 2019, and now has three bestselling series
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