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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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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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This one is a dozy!

I absolutely love this series eagerly await the next. Written with great creativity and plot twists all while giving a marvelous story.
Sam's narration brings the characters alive & is a joy to listen to.

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Love these books

I have enjoyed several Major Lenox books and this one did no let me down

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Great and entertaining

Great story Brilliant Reader performance
Loved the characters and the settings. Thanks for the entertainment

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Another great story

I had no idea who the killer was. Another great performance and story. Well worth a listen. The whole series is very good.

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The best story yet.

Plot twists and fascinating characters. Would make a great movie. Mister Fog would win Best Supporting Actor.

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Complex with a touch of both humor & irony.

Another outstanding effort in the Heathcliff Lennox series! entertaining, complex enough to hold your attention, and at the end, a touch of humor and irony. Be sure to look for both.

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Another winner

I am a great fan of this series. The plots are interesting and differ greatly, the characters are charming with their individual strengths and weaknesses, but her ability to write these stories with each of these complicated people challenged and aided by their own issues overlayed upon the relationships between each other is quite good. Plus a young man sleuthing with a pup and kitten is so sweet!

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Catchy and interesting twists in the plot

Although we liked the book, it has a lot of minutiae and needs shortening

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