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!historical-fiction6 s Kathy3,609 257

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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TANGLED TRAIL INDEED. !

When Lord Edgington reads in the morning paper of the death of a despised tycoon during a treasure hunt in London, he and Christopher set off to investigate. In London they become involved with the Bright Young Things in another treasure hunt through London’s dark streets. Christopher is almost mesmerised by the colourful characters. He is amazed that they seem to be treating him as someone worthy of attention. When another death occurs, definitely murder this time, Lord Edgington and Christopher investigate. Using all the resources available to them, they seek out to find the ‘Who and the Why’. ‘Christopher is clearly becoming more mature, as he mentally assembles more data and stands up for himself more readily. When his Grandfather sets up the scene for the denouement, Christopher performs brilliantly.
Not only is this new adventure a wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable read, but the end notes are fantastic. The research brings the reader not only incredible information about the London of the period , but facts about the language of the time and salient and interesting facts about machines and foods.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all .2 s Layla Anson17

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.2 s Dayna Smith3,071 12

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. historical-fiction mysteries realistic-fiction1 Anita562 1 follower

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. 1 Emmalynn2,097 22

Another fun adventure 2023-books-i-read intl-cozy1 Emma19

4.5??1 Laine18

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.
1 Dee339 6

No question about my 5 stars. Mr Brown has done it again, but this might be my very favorite Edgington book, so far. This story allows Chrissy to operate in a little more of a mature world than he has been stuck in before. You just never know what lesson Edgington is trying to impart to his grandson, but this book is a little more of a romp than the previous titles. Don't get me wrong, there are mysteries and murders to be solved. And there are just enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. The setting is London in the 1920s and tagging along with the "Bright Young Things," London's upper crust young people who have not a lot else to do but run amok. They are challenged to follow clues in a Scavenger Hunt type game, that takes place at night. And they are very eager to celebrate at the end of the night, no matter who the victor is.

Benedict Brown writes some amazing stories, but this deserves more than 5 stars. I really loved this book.1 Katherine Rowland422 12

I wanted to this book, but it was just all over the place. many historical mysteries, this one felt 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.1 Shan676 41

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 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).

audio-books cozy-reading library-book ...more1 John Presler638 17

Following the death of Terence Pritt, a wealthy industrialist, Lord Edgington becomes interested in the group known as the Bright Young People. The group conducts a type of Treasure Hunt in the evenings around London. Lord Edgington and his grandson, Christopher, sign up for the next treasure hunt to get a better feeling for the group's participants.

When a young artist, Augustus Harred, is murdered in Westminster, it adds a new dimension to the investigation. With a number of high society participants, The Chronicle had both a reporter and the owner showing an interest in the events. Maybe Lord Edgington and Christopher can get an important clue from the Gargoyle Club, a place where both victims and many other participants regularly gather.

Who killed Augustus Harred? Was Terence Pritt murdered or was his death an accident? Are the two deaths related? Can Lord Edgington and Christopher untangle the mystery before someone else dies?

Benedict Brown has another wonderful mystery for Lord Edgington to solve with realistic situations, locations, and characters. This story will keep the reader involved and guessing clear to the end.
Drasko202 1 follower

Good story nicely written and strongly nationalistic. I was surprised that word kraut is used in front of German mother of VC recipient as British authors are usually extremely politically correct. Author conveniently forgot to mention that through Empire people of German descent were subjected to open robbery. In Australia they have been put in concentration camps (Boer War was good experience) and after war survivors were summarily expelled from Australia and their property divided by everybody who had chance - from Government to neighbors. Tragically half of those expelled couldn't even speak German and good part were born in Australia. I have nagging feeling that author got some inspiration for the book from (undeclared and fought by political and economy means) war between UK and EU (read Germany) during and post Brexit. Not a single author lives in the vacuum and contemporary happenings find their way (in many guises) in literary work. Now go and read this book (if you already didn't) it is well worth it!! Anne Kavcic334 4

The book blurb gives a great summary, but I want to add that I very much enjoyed the historical atmosphere and action – a bit different than the previous books, not just country living and solving a mystery but immersion in the nightlife of young fashionable London. Eats and drinks and a song or two are mentioned, adding to the enjoyment. Chrissie is nearly 18 and starting to do some good thinking, even getting to do the grand reveal at the end (what a good scene!). The appearance of a police "murder bag" (containing things such as gloves and tweezers for unexpected crimes), female police officers, and a female reporter add even more to the feeling of looking over Chrissie's shoulder. And the notes at the end put many things in historical context. A wonderful book, don't miss it! – I received an advance copy and freely leave this honest review. Mary168 27

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. Susan 49

A Must-Read Mystery!!

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.
Elke Simons10

The Game’s Afoot, Again! (or Chrissy Grows Up)

In this latest Lord Edgington Mystery, the stage is London, mostly at night and focuses on the escapades of the wealthy entitled young people known as The Bright Young Things. In this latest, murder takes a front row seat and once again Lord Edgington corrals his grandson, Chrissy, into the investigation. The pacing is swift, the plotting superb, dealing with everything from death and wartime espionage and treason, to the slow metamorphosis of Chrissy growing more sure of himself, and, in slowly but surely turning into a very likable young man. The writing as usual is wonderful and fast paced. There’s the usual ensemble of characters/suspects that keep you guessing to the end. Benedict Brown has once again, knocked it out of the park! Kat Taylor1,655 19

Benedict Brown just keeps bringing better and better cozey mysterys with the mayhem. Intrigue and murder during the nineteen twenties. Can you imagine a retired Scotland Yard Chief Inspector letting his naive grandson tag along while investigating murder..while Benedict Brown has been writing a wonderful adventurous tale about just that. The characters are vibrant, colorful,and intriguing .London is the most perfect background for there latest mystery adventure you will become so immersed in the challenges the characters and the mysterys inside the mystery that you won't be able to set it aside until you've been saited and everything has become clear and adventurous mystery has been solved the thirst for answers quenched.
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