Helle and Death

In "The Murder at the Red House," a group of old friends is reunited at a remote Northumbrian mansion for a ten-year reunion, but things take a sinister turn when their host makes shocking revelations and then dies. Torben Helle, an art historian and Danish expat, must use his skills as a Golden Age detective to solve the mystery before someone else ends up dead. The book is a delightful murder mystery with a modern twist, recommended for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, and Janice Hallett.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

A Glorious Debut

The Sunday Express has highly recommended reading for a long winter night, praising the book as a captivating and entertaining masterpiece. The Guardian has also praised it as a love letter to the classic country house murder mystery, describing it as a "thrilling and atmospheric read." J.M. Hall has crafted a story that is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats, with a snowstorm, a country house, and old friends reunited. But when their host, a reclusive and irritating tech entrepreneur, makes some shocking revelations at the dinner table, things take a dark turn. And when an apparent suicide follows, the group is left to face a test of their wits and their trust.

Snowed In and Cut Off

Surrounded by enigmatic housekeepers and off-duty police inspectors, as well as a peculiar last will and testament, suspicion and sarcasm quickly turn to panic. As the temperature drops and the tension mounts, Torben Helle, an art historian, Danish expat, and owner of several excellent Scandinavian jumpers, decides to draw upon all the tricks of Golden Age detectives past in order to solve the mystery. He must determine how much money it would take to turn one of his old friends into a murderer, but he must act quickly, or someone else might end up dead.

A Modern Spin on a Classic Country House Whodunnit

This witty murder mystery puts a modern spin on the classic country house whodunnit, offering a fresh and exciting perspective on the genre. Fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, and Janice Hallett are sure to enjoy this must-read. The book has been praised for its delightful Danish twist, adding a unique and refreshing flavor to the story.

A Solid Gold Revival of the Golden Age Whodunnit

The Sunday Express has described the book as a "solid gold revival of the golden age whodunnit," praising its delightful descriptions and loaded with atmosphere. Ian Moore has also praised the book, stating that it is "wonderfully descriptive and loaded with atmosphere."

In conclusion, "A Snowstorm, a Country House, and a Murder" is a captivating murder mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its modern twist on a classic genre, witty dialogue, and atmospheric setting, this book is a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, and Janice Hallett. Don't miss out on this thrilling and atmospheric read!

Weight: 546g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800811720
Edition number: Main