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Benedict Brown

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Writing has always been my passion. It was my favourite hour a week at primary school, and I started on my first, truly abysmal book as a teenager. So it wasn’t a difficult decision to study literature at university which led to an MA in Creative Writing. I spent a long time writing kids’ books, including funny fairy tales, dystopic adventures and serious issue-based YA, before switching to murder mysteries last year.

I grew up in a crime fiction family and spent a long time dreaming up the idea for my detective Izzy Palmer’s debut novel. A Corpse Called Bob is my first full-length book for adults in what is already becoming a long series.

I’m a Welsh-Irish-Englishman originally from South London but now living with my French/Spanish wife an ...more

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I am responding to the implied criticism that your books are geared for young readers. I'm no spring chicken and find your books delightful. (Is delightful now unsophisticated?) So, please keep writing as you do-you are a breath of fresh air in this modern need to sleaze-up everything. You do not insult my intelligence as many cozy writers do and you do not make me cringe with gore. I'm a huge (delighted) fan!

Benedict Brown Hi Janet!
I'm sorry I didn't notice your question before. Thanks for the lovely feedback. I think the only reason the books to be for teens is because…moreHi Janet!
I'm sorry I didn't notice your question before. Thanks for the lovely feedback. I think the only reason the books to be for teens is because of the narrator. Some people can't see past the idea of having a teenager as a main character but the books are written primarily for adults.

I'm half way through the fourth Lord Edgington novel and it should be out in November. I hope you really enjoy it!
Best wishes,
Benedict(less)

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No question, but I agree with Janet the Lord Edgington series is wonderful. It's a breath of fresh air, coming from the perspective of a teenager, and I enjoy the dog being included. I find things, places, and terms in the books unfamiliar to me as they are British by nature, and they become points of discussion for me and my boyfriend, who is originally from London. Thanks!!!?

Benedict Brown Thanks, Diane! That's lovely to hear. Say hello to my fellow Londoner from me.…moreThanks, Diane! That's lovely to hear. Say hello to my fellow Londoner from me.(less)

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	Murder at the Spring Ball (Lord Edgington Investigates, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 6,896 ratings — published 2021 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Mystery of Mistletoe Hall (Lord Edgington Investigates, #4) 4.08 avg rating — 4,298 ratings — published 2021 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Body at a Boarding School (Lord Edgington Investigates, #2) 4.22 avg rating — 3,538 ratings — published 2021 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death on a Summer’s Day (Lord Edgington Investigates, #3) 4.29 avg rating — 2,435 ratings — published 2021 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Tangled Treasure Trail (Lord Edgington Investigates, #5) 4.43 avg rating — 2,016 ratings — published 2022 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder at Everham Hall (Marius Quin Mystery #1) 3.92 avg rating — 2,244 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Curious Case of the Templeton-Swifts (Lord Edgington Investigates, #6) 4.43 avg rating — 1,935 ratings — published 2022 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Snows of Weston Moor (Lord Edgington Investigates, #8) 4.36 avg rating — 1,859 ratings — published 2022	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Christmas Bell Mystery (Lord Edgington Investigates, #12) 4.37 avg rating — 1,846 ratings — published 2023 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Crimes of Clearwell Castle (Lord Edgington Investigates, #7) 4.39 avg rating — 1,800 ratings — published 2022 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Benedict Brown answered Diane's question: No question, but I agree with Janet the Lord Edgington series is wonderful. It's a breath of fresh air, coming from the perspective of a teenager, and I enjoy the dog being included. I find things, places, and terms in the books unfamiliar to me as they are British by nature, and they become points of discussion for me and my boyfriend, who is originally from London. Thanks!!!? Thanks, Diane! That's lovely to hear. Say hello to my fellow Londoner from me.
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Benedict Brown answered Diane's question:

Thanks, Diane! That's lovely to hear. Say hello to my fellow Londoner from me.

Jan 14, 2024 12:59AM · 5 likes · like

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“In an act of rebellion, I waited a good five seconds before doing as I’d been told.”
― Benedict Brown, The Mystery of Mistletoe Hall

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“If my tone isn’t clear enough, I think it’s fair to say that I’ve never been a fan of my school’s educational methods. Though my father always insisted that Oakton Academy was where he learnt to be a man, I’ve yet to discover exactly what he would have turned into otherwise.”
― Benedict Brown, Murder at the Spring Ball

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“just how precious a resource our fellow humans are.”
― Benedict Brown, Murder at the Spring Ball

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