This mystery novel has all the classic elements required for the quintessential murder mystery experience: a rambling country manor house, an aristocratic family, an old family riddle, missing heirloom diamond necklace, secret passages and a mysterious unknown murdered girl. Finally, enter the amateur detective with the trust of the family.

This cracking mystery novel is so satisfying for all the lovers of classic British detective stories. It is reminiscent of the best British detectives and borrows on the popularity of those books while still managing to feel original and fresh. It was so fun to read a book that felt so familiar but still creative and new. As an Anglophile and hardcore British murder mystery fan, this novel delivered and I thoroughly it. So much thanks to the author and to Book Sirens for allowing me to read it.