| Title | : | The Tangled Treasure Trail (Lord Edgington Investigates, #5) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 253 |
| Publication | : | First published March 4, 2022 |
England, 1926. After a wealthy industrialist is found dead on a treasure hunt with the Bright Young People of London, the renowned detective Lord Edgington and his loyal grandson Christopher suspect foul play and sign up for the next speedy chase across the city. When a second body is found, shot through the heart in the centre of Westminster, the mismatched duo set off on the trail of a killer.
One victim is old and rich, the other young and poor, but could the jazz-and-drink-fuelled parties of the infamous Gargoyle Club link the apparently unrelated figures? Greed, espionage, wartime valour, aristocrats and bohemians come crashing together in Lord Edgington’s most mind-boggling case yet. Will you be able to unravel "The Tangled Treasure Trail" before the seasoned detectives?
An Agatha Christie-style mystery with a dash of Downton, an array of speeding cars, and the most lovable golden retriever in crime fiction along for the ride, the fifth entry in the bestselling series of classic whodunnits is filled with twists and surprises from the first page to the last.
The Tangled Treasure Trail (Lord Edgington Investigates, #5) Reviews
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Oh, he got me. I spent the whole time trying to prove one thing only to discover that I had fallen for a huge red herring. I know better, but he got me. 100% Well done, Brown!
Meanwhile, this was one of the best of the series. I still prefer Death on a Summer's Day just a bit, but this is probably a better story. Christopher grew both as a person and a detective, and this time, Lord Eddington (or is it Edgington? I can't remember!) actually caught me up once. I totally missed it. Well done.
But not only is this a great mystery, it was just a fun read! The idea of the "bright young things" having games all over London really was a fun idea and made me wish I could've watched it play out. Seriously, why hasn't the BBC decided to turn these into a serial. Kind of Foyle meets the 1920s! -
As one finishes another enjoyable book featuring Lord Edgington and his grandson Christopher performing their favorite activity of crime solving, it is with the desire for more. In this case I see another book is available that I may be able to roll into quite soon. This crime solving adventure takes the duo to London where the swinging 20's action can be found amongst the smart young crowd that our duo hooks up with.
Best hotel suites for this pair and nothing less along with plenty of opportunities for new experiences for the young man. His grandfather is continually tutoring him and his high expectations are rewarded with exemplary performance. The characters and London landmarks all serve to enliven this tale. 1920's dance parties, music and cocktails add to the mix, and one must not forget Delilah the dog.
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Huzzah for more Lord Edgington!
The sleuthing pair of aging police nobility and chubby schoolboy isn’t typical, and I wasn’t sure I would enjoy it as I read the first book, but boy have they grown on me! They bring the 1920’s England to life, including in this book, where the Bright Young Things of that period are alive and kicking! I really enjoyed this latest installment. -
This book really amps up the roaring twenties vibe of the series, with a treasure-hunting romp in London with the Bright Young Things. I had never heard of the Bright Young Things before listening to this book, but I’ve already heard references to them in other places since. I do love a series that will teach me something, and this one always does. Benedict Brown seems to delight in filling his books with well-researched historical facts and details.
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The fifth installment in the Lord Edgington mystery series. After reading of a death in a strange treasure hunt, Lord Edgington and Christopher head for London to participate themselves. Then another participant is shot and the case becomes entwined with secrets from WWI.
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Excellent historical mystery
My second book in this series. Set in 1926 Lord Edgington and grandson Christopher set out to find a killer amongst a treasure hunt. I loved the Bright Young Things characters of Pandora, Fabian , and Augustus. A great adventure was had in the midst of this murder, possibly a double murder investigation. A variety of suspects, some red herrings and plenty of twists, all with in backdrop of London. I appreciated the 1926, post WW1 history. -
Another fun adventure
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4.5⭐️
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Benedict Brown is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. Being a grandparent with grandchildren I love being with, I love the interactions between Lord Edgington and Christopher, and I love how Christopher is maturing and developing through his times with his grandfather.
This book, The Tangled Treasure Trail, is different. There are very few scenes set in opulent country houses. Instead, the locations skip all over London and through several towns on its outskirts. They don’t even stay in the same hotel every night, which I really enjoyed.
And there are many more characters than usual. I’ve read much about the Bright Young Things of London, the young people “who made the 20’s roar,” and this adventure centers around them (with fictional names, I’m sure). We get to see what made several individual members of the set tick, and a little about the dynamics of the set itself, with their city-wide games and lavish costume parties.
The plot is intricate and complex, and Mr. Brown weaves it together seamlessly. I couldn’t put this book down, and I didn’t even come close to guessing “whodunit”! I wish it hadn’t ended so soon, and I cannot wait for the next adventure of Lord Edgington and his interestingly maturing grandson. -
I wanted to like this book, but it was just all over the place. Like many historical mysteries, this one felt like it was trying too hard to cram in all the things: gentleman sleuth AND police procedure AND Scotland Yard AND social awareness AND humor AND eccentric main characters. The main detective of the piece vacillated between too many personalities, in an attempt to make him seem eccentric but which really came across as inconsistent writing. Not terrible, but not worth going out of your way to read.
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This seems to be a lot of people's favorite of the series, but I wasn't as drawn in by it as I have been with a couple of others. I think it's because I was listening to the audio, which for me requires a lot of rewinding to catch the clues to the mystery, and this one is dominated by the historical setting among the "bright young things" of 1920s London. It was interesting and fun to hear those scenes once, but I didn't want to listen to them a second time. The mystery itself wasn't as big a part of the story. Also, the Hoopla library version I listened to didn't have an author's note at the end as his other books have done. I find those notes make me more interested in the historical context, so maybe I'd like this one better if I'd had a chance to hear the author's thoughts. In his note at the end of his next book he referred back to this one as being close to his heart, so I really feel I missed something.
Anyway--Chrissy's grandfather reads something in the newspaper about a death during a night time treasure hunt, and picks up Chrissy to go off and investigate. The bright young things of the treasure hunt crowd take Chrissy on as a kind of mascot. He meets a lot of interesting people including a brilliant artist, a charming beautiful woman, and a charming beautiful young man. This is all happening between the world wars, when England still has a lot of young people with inherited wealth and nothing to do but amuse themselves, but at the same time it has a lot of people who've had terrible experiences in the war and come away damaged.
I might look for this in a print version and go back to it after I finish the series. I do enjoy the audio and think the narrator is terrific, but this wasn't the best fit for the way I listen (ie distracted or drifting off to sleep). -
The best of the series
The Lord Edgington Investigates books have all been wonderful, but The Tangled Treasure Trail is by far the best. Lord Edgington and Christopher join a group called The Bright Young People hoping to find clues to a possible murder, and break the monotony of the cold winter months. Soon they are playing high spirited games that take them all over London. Christopher continues to grow with the help of his genius grandfather and some new friends who include him in their colorful group. Benedict Brown has created another wonderful mystery filled with amazing characters and a hard to solve mystery. These books are fun mysteries that capture the time period perfectly. The characters are so well written, so easy to care about and relate to. I am looking forward to the next book. -
A Must-Read Mystery!!
Like a great wine, the Lord Edgington Mysteries just keep getting better! Book #5 in the series, “The Tangled Treasure Trail” doesn’t disappoint! Written from the perspective of a 17yr old boy who has recently begun accompanying his Grandfather (formerly a Superintendent with the Metropolitan Police in London) while solving mysterious murders. The books are well-researched, and a lovely romp through 1920’s England!
If you haven’t discovered these fun books yet, I suggest starting with the 1st, then read them in order. However, each book is a stand-alone, and you won’t be left scratching your head if you do read them out of order!
Hope you enjoy reading about Lord Edgington and his grandson, Christopher, (and don’t forget Delilah, their dog!) as much as I do. -
A Twisted and Tangled 1920s Mystery
Even as an American, I appreciate all the research Benedict Brown has put into this series. It brings the 1920s in London to life. Christopher and his grandfather, Lord Edgington are the perfect pair of adventurers and their relationship is entertaining. I love Chrissy’s humble character with a twist of sarcasm here and there. I found the Bright Young People story fascinating and similar in tone to the Roaring 20s in the US. If you are a fan of historical fiction, you will find this book quite accurate and entertaining as well. If you are a fan of mysteries,this book will take you on an adventure and keep you guessing until the villain is revealed! -
Christopher is just trying to make it through his last year of school (he's not sure what he's supposed to do once he graduates) when his grandfather comes to take him out of school. There's been a death and Lord Edgington isn't sure that it was natural. Soon, the two are caught up in the world of the Bright Young Things. Unfortunately, one of the young people that they've befriended also dies, this time it is obviously murder.
Christopher is starting to mature a little bit from the first few books but is still a bit of a prig and more than a little naive yet. I'm enjoying this slow growing up of our main character. The mystery was a little thin but still an enjoyable story. -
What a fun read!
In this newest installment of Lord Edgington Investigates, Chrissy and his Grandfather join in some fun with a group called The Bright Young People. They have a blast racing around on a treasure hunt and playing a game of Hound or Hare. Unfortunately, death happens and it is up to Lord Edgington and Chrissy to work out what happened and who did it. A great look into an interesting period of time. With lots of nightlife and mayhem. I love this series and its characters! They just keep getting better (as do Christopher's detective skills). Highly recommend! -
This is the best Lord Edgington mysteries so far. The first few books were amusing enough to keep me going but not necessarily something I would call others to come read. This one had a wonderfully engaging mystery that also poked fun at the genre.
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I was disturbed occasionally by George Blagden’s female voices in the previous novels. However, in this one they seem to fit in perfectly and both male and female character voices are so clearly distinct and expressive of the character personality and background that I very much felt immersed within the story. -
This is probably my favorite book so far in the series. It’s different from the others in the series and has the perfect combination of murder, mystery, history, and crime history all with my favorite crime solving duo. I could go on and on about the Black Museum in Scotland Yard, 1920s London, the integration of actual historical events into the story, espionage during WWI, and more. Benedict Brown truly outdid himself with this one. I seriously can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed this book.
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This book of the series has an interesting plot and is slightly different from the previous books. It takes place in London. Christopher is 17, close to graduation, and is given more freedom. He takes a somewhat more prominent role in the investigation, and his personality develops, which I enjoyed. However, as usual, Lord Edgington leaves loose threads throughout, never thoroughly explaining what's on his mind. When those threads are all pulled together at the very end, I find it confusing. I'd much rather see each thread tied off one or two at a time as the story begins to come to a close.
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Now I gave to get back to London!
If you haven't started this series yet, do so now. You're missing out!
What a fun ride - literally! Chrissy and his grandfather take part in a wild scavenger hunt - let the shenanigans begin! I love him Chrissy is maturing, slowly but surely, and how the young adults in our tale embrace the lad. (Spoiler alert: the Buckingham Palace guards have never felt so frightening in real life!)
