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The Birdcage Murders

Heathcliff Lennox Investigates

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The Birdcage Murders

By: Karen Baugh Menuhin
Narrated by: Sam Dewhurst-Phillips
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Murder, Mystery and a dog of distinction

Book 8 in the Heathcliff Lennox series.

Major Heathcliff Lennox is called in, along with ex Detective Inspector Swift, to help the police investigate a macabre death. The dead man is Lord De Ruyter, a man inextricably linked to the notorious Birdcage Murders.

Nothing is as it appears, witnesses to De Ruyter's murder are not the strangers they purport to be, everyone present had a reason to be there and it all relates to the Birdcage Murders.

Major Heathcliff Lennox—ex WW1 war pilot, 6' 3", tousled dark blond hair, age around 30—named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother—much to his great annoyance.

©2022 Karen Baugh Menuhin (P)2023 Karen Baugh Menuhin
Historical Mystery
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The Audiobook's Story Revolves Around An Intriguing Mystery With Clever Plot Twists And A Surprising Conclusion. While Many Reviewers Praise The Engaging Storyline, Complex Characters, And The Author's Ability To Craft An Intricate Whodunit, Some Criticize Certain Aspects Like Contrived Or Weak Storylines, Repetitive Dialogue, And An Irritable Character. The Themes Explored Include Mystery, Detective Investigation, Character Relationships, And Vivid Descriptions Of The English Countryside Setting. Overall, The Story Seems To Offer An Entertaining Blend Of Mystery And Character Dynamics, Though Opinions Vary On The Execution.
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Best one yet

This the best of the Heathcliff Lennox series so far. Ms. Menuhin is becoming a modern Agatha Christie.

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Mostly Talking Heads This Time

I love this series.The characters are fun and easy to like. This book, however, seemed it bit too talking heads to me, not much action and too few locations to keep the mystery interesting all the time. Still, it had a great twist at the end and I look forward to the next adventures of Major Lenox and company.

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Mystery Mavin

Excellent! Best of the series so far but I said that about them all! Thank you and looking forward to the next installment. Please ensure same. Aerator, he is marvelous.

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Entertaining

I enjoyed this book and look forward to more Lennox Mysteries.
The narration was excellent as always.

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Kept my interest throughput

I’ve enjoyed all the books thus far. Intricate plots, delightful characters and complicated story lines make me long for one more book. What’s next for Lennox and Swift? Sam Dewhurst-Phillips gives a wonderful performance again.

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Narration is awesome

I think Sam Dewhurst-Phillips does an extraordinary job of creating distinctive and recognizable characters.

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I think I have figured it out…

I enjoy the twist and turns. I get the suspects lined up in my head and I’m always left with 3.

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Lennox does it again

You will love the character of Heathcliff Lennox! This is yet another example of how he gathers seemingly random facts to fit together to solve the mystery! Five stars and a don’t miss experience! The narrator is beyond amazing bringing the book to life with his undeniable skill! ❤️

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Another excellent Major Lennox and Swift adventure

Absolutely loved the story line! So happy Lennox is staying true to who he is even after his marriage - many times characters change but he is still his awkward self around attractive women.Glad Mr. Fog and Tubbs made the trip!
I can’t say enough how I enjoy Sam Dewhurst-Phillips narration, he brings all the characters to life, cannot wait for the next adventure.

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Another great mystery

I was not disappointed. The story kept me guessing to almost the end. And Sam Dewhurst-Phillips is hands down the best narrator I have ever listened to. Anxiously waiting for the next one.

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