The secret of chimneys: A Gripping Country House Mystery of Blackmail, Balkan Royals, and Murder — Uncover the Deadly Secrets of a Historic British Estate

A missing royal manuscript, a beautiful socialite ensnared by blackmail, and a dead body slumped in a London armchair—welcome to a game where the stakes are life, death, and a nation's throne.


When carefree adventurer Anthony Cade agrees to deliver a scandalous memoir and a packet of compromising letters to London, he expects a simple paycheck. Instead, he steps into a deadly labyrinth of international conspiracy. The manuscript belongs to the late Count Stylptitch, and its secrets are potent enough to topple the monarchy of Herzoslovakia. Hot on Cade’s heels are sinister foreign agents, a legendary Parisian jewel thief, and Scotland Yard's finest. But the true danger culminates at the sprawling, historic estate of Chimneys, where a glamorous week-end party sets the stage for a baffling locked-room murder. Teaming up with the sharp-witted Virginia Revel, Anthony must unmask a ruthless killer before the weekend is out.


Why you will love this: Fans of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction will be thoroughly captivated by this masterful English Mystery. Blending witty aristocratic banter with edge-of-your-seat suspense, this classic thriller checks every box: a dashing amateur sleuth, an intricate whodunit puzzle, international espionage, and a wildly unexpected twist. If you crave an intricate historical cozy mystery laced with espionage and sparkling charm, this is a must-listen.


About the Author: Agatha Christie is the undisputed Queen of Crime and the best-selling novelist of all time. With over two billion copies of her books sold, her ingenious plotting and timeless detectives have shaped the modern mystery genre for over a century.