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Murder by Invitation Only
Murder by Invitation Only | Colleen Cambridge
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In this engaging historical mystery, Agatha Christie's ever-capable housekeeper, Phyllida Bright, not only keeps the celebrated author's English country home in tip-top shape, she excels as an amateur sleuth. But when a murder-themed game goes awry, can she outfox the guilty party? "A murder will occur tonight at Beecham House . . ." Who could resist such a compelling invitation? Of course, the murder in question purports to be a party game, and Phyllida looks forward to using some of the deductive skills she has acquired thanks to her employer, Mrs. Agatha, who is unable to attend in person. The hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Wokesley, are new to the area, and Phyllida gladly offers their own overwhelmed housekeeper some guidance while events get underway. Family friends have been enlisted to play the suspects, and Mr. Wokesley excels in his role of dead body. Unfortunately, when the game's solution is about to be unveiled, the participants discover that life has imitated art. Mr. Wokesley really is dead! In the absence of Inspector Cork, Phyllida takes temporary charge of the investigation, guiding the local constable through interviews with the Murder Game actors. At first, there seems no motive to want Mr. Wokesley dead . . . but then Phyllida begins to connect each of the suspects with the roles they played and the motives assigned to them. It soon becomes clear that everyone had a reason to murder their host--both in the game and in real life. Before long, Phyllida is embroiled in a fiendishly puzzling case, with a killer who refuses to play by the rules . . .
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4.5 Stars • In "Murder by Invitation Only" by Colleen Cambridge is the third book in the Phyllida Bright Series, which revolves around Agatha Christie‘s fictional housekeeper. Phyllida attends a murder mystery game hosted by Christie‘s new neighbors. The game turns deadly when the host, Mr. Wokesley, who was playing the role of the corpse, is found murdered for real. ⬇️

suvata Phyllida, with her deductive skills honed by working for Mrs. Agatha, takes charge of the investigation in the absence of Inspector Cork. She guides the local constable through interviews with the Murder Game actors, gradually uncovering that everyone had a motive to kill Mr. Wokesley, both in the game and in real life. 6mo
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Murder by Invitation Only | Colleen Cambridge
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dabbe I have the first Richard Osman book; guess I better get reading, huh? Thanks for sharing! 💙❄️💙 12mo
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Murder by Invitation Only | Colleen Cambridge
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These are so fun!

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Murder by Invitation Only | Colleen Cambridge
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Mehso-so

I was expecting something better, honestly.

The setting was nice and the cast of characters was good, though l found Phyllida more over the top as the story progressed. I know the author does that in an amusing way, but it didn't really worked for me.

The mystery was most disappointing .It was a bit airy and yet l guessed the culprit very early on. The investigation was based on dialogue and it didn't feel like progressing until the end.

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Murder by Invitation Only | Colleen Cambridge
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I'm behind with everything 😭

#NetGalley ARC expiring soon. Needs to finish this weekend!

#LotRChapterADay Stuck on chapter 3. Hoping to do some catch-up next week. I think l am caught up with all my fellow readers' comments, though.

#DraculaDaily Didn't touch since Lucy died.

tpixie Lucy‘s death was sad. I listened to the podcast instead of reading. That helped time-wise! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/re-dracula/id1679833472 14mo
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Murder by Invitation Only | Colleen Cambridge
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I know I'm already having trouble keeping apace with two readaling, but l've wanted to taste this series from the first time I've seen it.
#NetGalley has finally accorded me an ARC but it will expire soon. So see? I have to read it 😜

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Murder by Invitation Only | Colleen Cambridge
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It‘s been a busy couple of weeks but I did manage to read a few books. This is the third instalment in a fun mystery series set in a fictional country house owned by Agatha Christie. Our sleuth 🕵️‍♂️ is the housekeeper. An enjoyable historical mystery. 👍👍 🐉 - hi from Miss Cali 😻

dabbe Hello there, Cuddly Cali! 🖤🐾🖤 1y
Dragon Thanks 🙏 @dabbe - I was lucky enough to visit her last weekend 😻 1y
dabbe @Dragon She is gorgeous! 🤩🤩🤩 1y
Dragon And quite the character @dabbe she has her people wrapped around her paws 😺 1y
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Murder by Invitation Only | Colleen Cambridge
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I love this series, and with this third installment Phyllida, housekeeper and friend to Dame Agatha Christie, finds herself at a Murder Game party filling in as her employer is unable to attend. As the game becomes reality, she inserts herself into the investigation of what is an essentially “locked door” mystery as there are 5 “game” participants, household staff and party guests as the only suspects. As she unearths secret motives for ⬇️

robinb each suspect, yet another body is discovered. Can she win the “game” before more mayhem ensues? This story includes an excellent and hair-raising confrontation/denouement between Phyllida and the culprit, and even though I had guessed that culprit fairly early on, it was still entertaining to watch as Phyllida worked her way through the clues. Phyllida is ALWAYS a joy to read. She‘s hilarious, a bit stuffy but also very keen and detail oriented.⬇️ 1y
robinb There are hints here that we may learn more about her mysterious past with the next outing being in London, and I‘m all in for those discoveries.

Nicely done. 4.5/5⭐️ 1y
Dragon Really enjoyed this one 💚🐉 1y
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robinb @Dragon This series is so much fun, right?! Smart and funny, and I just 💙 Phyllida. 😊 1y
Dragon Agreed - she is charming. I can‘t wait to find out what‘s up with her husband -I think there‘s a story we‘re going to explore in London 🤞 1y
robinb @Dragon Yes! She‘s so mysterious. 🤔 1y
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