Murder at Cleve College

A Flora Steele Mystery, Book 9

By: Merryn Allingham

Narrated by: Charlie Norfolk

A completely gripping and binge-worthy cozy mystery novel

Bookshop owner Flora Steele and writer Jack Carrington fell in love solving mysteries. Now they’re taking their first steps as husband and wife… straight into their most perplexing case yet.

Sussex, 1958: A radiant Flora is being twirled across the dancefloor by her dashing new husband, Jack. It’s the perfect wedding in Abbeymead, until a mysterious stranger is found dead just outside the village.

But when Flora finds an envelope tucked into the man’s silver cigarette case, the address is key to discovering the poor chap’s name–Russell Farr. He isn’t known to any of the villagers, so at first all signs point to a tragic accident. That is, until they discover Farr previously worked at the esteemed Cleve College, where Jack is now a writer-in-residence.

The college has made Jack feel uneasy ever since he learned his predecessor drowned in its lake, and now it appears a second suspicious death is connected to it. But who would want two mild-mannered academics dead?

Could it be Jocelyn, the ambitious young teacher with her sights set on the top? Joe, the sly porter living beyond his means? Or perhaps Maurice, the college dean who seems far more interested in power than educating students?

Just when it looks like no amount of studying will crack this case, a chance encounter brings Flora closer to the truth. But when Jack goes missing, it seems someone is determined to teach them both a lesson. Can Flora and Jack outwit the killer before they graduate to becoming the next victims? Or will their first case as husband and wife be their last?

A cosy mystery, packed with unforgettable characters and sensational twists! Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Joy Ellis.

©2024 Merryn Allingham (P)2024 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Had me guessing right up to the last few chapters.

I really enjoy Flora Steele and Jack Carrington, they’re Complex and believable characters. The narrator is perfect for the Flora Steele series.

Left me with questions

Great story, like all the others, yet getting the feeling there were some things that just didn’t make sense, like the drowning, and not completely feasible for just the one person to have accomplished the murders. Not my favorite story line, so sorry.

Let’s keep going

Another kind, exciting, interesting story about our newlyweds and their adventures. I like the narrator so much, too so I can’t help but listen more.

Another charming English mystery

Delightfully captivating, hard to put down. Lovely cozy mystery am I am looking forward to the next one!

Loved it

The story kept me guessing throughout, with lots of twists and turns. Always great to catch up with Jac and Flora’s story and I’m looking forward to the next chapter in there series.