Murder in an Italian Castle by Benedict Brown Narrator: George Blagden
Series: Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad #1
Published by Heathdene Books on April 8, 2026
Source: Purchased
Genres: Historical Mystery
Length: 9 hrs 41 mins
Pages: 301
Format: Audiobook
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A historic castle in the Tuscan countryside, picturesque vineyards, lines of cypress trees, and an eccentric Englishman falling from the belltower.Italy, 1929. No sooner have master sleuth Lord Edgington and his grandson-apprentice begun their grand tour of Europe than a wealthy landowner turns up dead. On arriving at the palatial Castello di Montegufoni, the duo must uncover the owner’s secrets and pick from a host of dubious suspects to find out who did him in.
Could one of his three rebellious heirs have pushed him from the belltower? Or is a disgruntled local to blame? Confronted with the dead man’s many former lovers, a shady priest, a corrupt police officer and a serious language barrier, the detectives have their work cut out. But when the body count rises, it’s a race against the clock to solve the puzzle before the killer strikes again.
“Murder in an Italian Castle” is the first book in the brand new “Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad” series of 1920s whodunits. Complete with stunning real-life locations, mouth-watering food, an adorable golden retriever, and a cast of cunning characters, this might just be the warm, witty and wonderfully twisty mystery you need.
I’ve read a few of Lord Edgington and always enjoyed them. Now, Lord Edgington and his grandson, Christopher, have finally started their European tour. Their first stop is in Italy, at Castle Montegufoni, owned by Edgington’s old friend, Lord Renwick Monroe. They’ve only just arrived when they hear arguing from the clock tower and see Renwick fall to his death. Turns out Renwick was not a nice man, but someone who enjoyed pushing buttons and causing tension. Unsurprisingly, we’ve got a host of suspects, including Renwick’s three heirs, his secretary, and assorted townspeople.
The mystery was clever. The clues all fit together well, but I still didn’t guess the solution. The historic touches are fun and the food sounded delicious.
Murder in an Italian Castle is light, enjoyable read. I’m looking forward to their next adventure in Italy.
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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