Murder at Glenloch Hill

Stella and Lyndy Mystery #6

by Clara McKenna

On a weekend trip to the Scottish countryside, American transplant Stella, and British aristocrat, Viscount “Lyndy” Lyndhurst, learn how sinister bad sportsmanship can be when a prestigious golf tournament becomes a deadly game of murder . . .

Along with cheering on her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Freddie Kentfield, at The British Open in Scotland, Stella embraces the chance to connect with her distant cousins, the McEwens, at their grand estate, Glenloch Hill. But she and Lyndy don’t receive the warm welcome they expect when their arrival is marred by missing luggage, evasive hosts, and the perceived mistreatment of a young laundry maid. Adding to the tense atmosphere, Freddie's roguish father, Sir Edwin, appears at the manor uninvited, his presence casting a shadow over the events—and stirring up more unanswered questions . . .

As golf clubs swing on the green, so do Lyndy’s fists in an uncharacteristic outburst. Chaotic circumstances take a dark turn when Sir Edwin is found bludgeoned outside the laundry house—the maid waiting beside the body, no murder weapon in sight—and all eyes on Lyndy . . .

Suddenly caught in a whirlwind of kilts, elite golfers, and deadly rumors, Stella rushes to protect Lyndy's innocence and save herself from real danger. But can she both navigate the unspoken rules at Glenloch Hill and survive a cutthroat competition against a killer who will stop at nothing to win?

Genres: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Historical, Scotland

289 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 26, 2024

About the author

Clara McKenna is a USA TODAY bestselling author of historical cozy mysteries. The Stella & Lyndy Mystery series involves an unlikely couple who mix love, murder, and horseracing in Edwardian England. The Hattie Davish Mystery series follows a 19th century secretary who solves crime in every historical town she visits.

Clara is a member of Sisters in Crime and the founding member of Sleuths in Time, a cooperative group of historical mystery writers who encourage and promote each other's work.

An avid teacup collector and self-proclaimed anglophile with an incurable case of wanderlust, Clara enjoys afternoon tea from her prized collection and travels every chance she gets, the UK being a favorite destination. When she can't get to the UK, she's happy to write about it from her home in the Upper Midwest.

To learn more, and subscribe to her monthly newsletter, visit her online at www.claramckenna.com

Reviews

[Mark Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s been six months since Stella and Lyndy have found a dead body, and they have enjoyed the break. But that is about to change when they travel to Scotland. The trip has two purposes – Stella gets to meet some distant cousins, and Ludy’s soon to be brother-in-law is playing in the nearby Open Championship. However, when they arrive, they find a weird tension they can’t figure out. Then, there’s an accusation from a maid. Finally, Stella finds a dead body, and Lyndy finds himself the prime suspect. Can they figure out what is happening?

It was great to be back with these characters once again. I really have come to love the regulars, so I missed those who weren’t here. But we saw more growth in those who did come along for the trip. The new characters were great as well. The mystery slowed down a time or two, but never for long, and the final third really grabbed me as I headed toward the logical climax. As always, the time period came to life. Those looking for a series with character they will love need to pick up these books. Those who are already fans will enjoy this entry.

NOTE: I received and ARC of this book.

Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

his is another adventure where Stella and Lyndy get involved with a murder mystery. Stella is excited to meet her cousin Hamish on her father's side of the family. She and Lyndy travel to Scotland to meet Hamish and Virginia and Alice, Lyndy's sister, and Freddy, her fiancé, got along as Freddy is participating in a golf tournament there near St. Andrews. Trouble begins when Freddy's father, Sir Edwin, is already there. Not a popular chap. Murders and suspicion occur close to home. Danger, suspense, and mystery make this a great read/listen. The narrator does a very nice job.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

On a weekend trip to the Scottish countryside, American transplant Stella, and British aristocrat, Viscount “Lyndy” Lyndhurst, learn how sinister bad sportsmanship can be when a prestigious golf tournament becomes a deadly game of murder. Along with cheering on her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Freddie Kentfield, at The British Open in Scotland, Stella embraces the chance to connect with her distant cousins, the McEwens, at their grand estate, Glenloch Hill. But she and Lyndy don’t receive the warm welcome they expect when their arrival is marred by missing luggage, evasive hosts, and the perceived mistreatment of a young laundry maid. Then Freddie's roguish father, Sir Edwin, appears at the manor uninvited, his presence casting a shadow over the events. Chaotic circumstances take a dark turn when Sir Edwin is found bludgeoned outside the laundry house, the maid waiting beside the body, no murder weapon in sight—and all eyes on Lyndy
The sixth outing for Stella & Lindy & another very enjoyable murder mystery. I not only loved the mystery but also how Stella & Lindy’s relationship has deepened & I loved that there were more feelings shown between them. There are plenty of twists & turns & of course red herrings. A delightful mystery, which kept me guessing. I look forward to the next book
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own

[Sophia · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the danger of their most recent detecting adventure and disappointment not to be providing the aristocratic heir, Stella and Lyndy head to the Highlands of Scotland to visit one of her relations and see a friend compete in the prestigious golf tournament on the course of St. Andrews. Clara McKenna has captivated me with her Edwardian era historical cozy mystery series showcasing rich historic detail, colorful characters, and clever mystery plots.

Murder at Glenloch Hill is the sixth in the series. This is a series that has strong series plot arcs running through it so it must be read in order.

Stella is stressed from her mother in law’s pushing her to have the heir and consternated by Lyndy’s lately stormy emotions so a little vacation to meet her extend family and her father’s cousin’s estate, Glenloch Hill, seems like just the thing. But mystery has a way of following her and Lyndy. An unexpected guest who they know very well as Lyndy’s mother’s first love and a distasteful discovery that some secret man is subjecting the laundry maid to unwelcome advances along with the odd quirks of her cousin and his other guests are just the beginning. Then, a murder occurs and Lyndy is top suspect.

I really appreciate how the character story and relationship of Stella and Lyndy is as strong a story thread as the mystery, but the two mingle into one story so well. Stella and Lyndy are now happily married and working well as partners in detecting, but there are still areas for them to grow individually and together and hone their detecting ability. With the latest case in Scotland, they are also working with unfamiliar official police who are suspicious of their involvement rather than accepting.

Some of the mystery was easily solved, but there was still some good reveals at the end. I liked that the setting was new and then there was the historical period of golf in the background that was interesting even for me who knows little of the sport. There were some real historical figures woven in with the fictional just like in earlier books.

All in all, another superb installment in a series I have come to anticipate new releases. Those who enjoy historical cozy mysteries set in the Edwardian Period with a captivating young couple of amateur sleuths should definitely give this a look see.

I rec'd an eARC via NetGalley to read in exchange for an honest review.

My full review will post at Books of My Heart on 11.27.24.

[Jeannine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Character list:
Hamish & Virginia McEwen - cousins of Stella’s paternal grandmother
Jean Agnew - Virginia’s friend, Dougal’s widow
Alasdair McCormack - golfer, younger brother of Viscount Camgossie
Aggie Neely - laundress

Series Characters:
Stella & Edwin "Lyndy" Lyndhurst - our main characters
Lady Atherly - Lyndy’s mother, involved with Edwin prior to marrying
Alice - Lyndy’s sister, engaged to Freddy
Freddy Kentfield - golfer, engaged to Alice
Edwin Kentfield - Freddy’s father
Harry Finn - valet

It's so nice to be back in Stella and Lyndy's world! They continue to stumble upon interesting mysteries, this time in Scotland. Stella is invited to visit the McEwens, distant relatives at the same time as the Open Championship is happening. Freddy and Alice join Stella and Lyndy on the trip so Freddy can play in the tournament. They arrive to find Sir Edwin, Freddy's father and a difficult character from the past, is also staying with the relatives. Sir Edwin winds up dead and our newlyweds dive into investigating.

We see some wonderful character development in Alice in this book. She's away from her mother for most of this, spending time with her fiance, Freddy, and Stella notes that she seems more mature and present. At the same time, we see the continued development of Stella and Lyndy's relationship with lots of sweet moments when they aren't sleuthing. The big surprise is the evolution of Lady Atherly, who continues to have no filter, but expresses a bit more affection that in the past.

This was a wonderful addition to the series! Stella and Lyndy are so fun to follow!

[Dawn Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy this series and it was lovely to be back with Stella and Lyndy *AND* to be "visiting" Scotland with them!

The story and the mystery were very good [even though I knew who the killer was almost as soon as they showed up on the page, I DID NOT know all the twists and that was fun], the reveal excellent [and a little edge-of-your-seat], and overall, just a really great way to spend a few snow-filled days.

This is a really great series and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves really great historical mysteries.

Thank you to NetGalley, Clara McKenna, and Kensington Publishing/Kensington for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Marisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely not my favorite book in the series. Lady Atherly yelling “make me a grandson” at the end as Stella and Lyndy run to the bedroom almost did me in. I mean really?!

[Ellen Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so excited that I got an ARC of this book from the author and am giving an honest review.
I have enjoyed this mystery series since I first picked up the first book from the library. Stella has always been after my heart as she is also a Kentucky girl like me!
On to the review! Stella and Lyndy are off on an adventure in Scotland. But like most of their adventures, it goes sideways quickly. With missing luggage, attacks on the staff and murder, it doesn’t seem to be the getaway that they had hoped for in going to watch their friend participate in a gold tournament! I also loved golf was in this because it’s a sport that my family loves. And I also loved that the author set it in Scotland where golf was supposedly invented!
I enjoyed the writing and the changing perspectives because when it got to the end and pieces started to fall together it made sense to the reader.
I feel like the author’s writing has always been consistent in this series. I also loved that she is able to subtly showcase both Lyndy’s and Stella’s growth throughout the series. And Lyndy’s mother. I never thought I’d like the Lady Atherly but she’s growing on me. Very slowly. Thanks again to the author for giving me this awesome opportunity! I can’t wait to see what mischief Stella (and by default Lyndy) gets into next!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another delightful installment in this series. This book is so cozy with really great characters and LOTS of drama. Though I had an inkling the whole time about the culprit, I loved following Stella and Lyndy as they investigated. Stella cares so deeply for other people, she is such a kind person, and she does not back down to bullies or danger. She stands up for others and treats everyone kindly despite others' prejudices. I love how she never gives up, no matter the evidence, and always finds the truth. I also really loved the golf aspect of this book! I enjoy golf and am fascainted by The Old Course at St. Andrews; so this was such a fun look at The Open from a historical mystery POV.

Note: I listened to the audiobook and it really upped the coziness!

[Heather Moll · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stella’s the best, and I’ve warmed up to Lyndy so much since book 1. I’m always on board to solve a murder with these two. Good setting, pacing, and resolution. The side characters are growing on me, even Lyndy’s mother, just a little.

I’m hoping the next book won’t have SA like this and the last one. I get how last book’s incident plays into the reactions to this one, but maybe we can have a break from any SA against Stella?

I received an arc from NetGalley

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Glorious Scotland is one of my favourite countries to visit and as a former golfer, this novel hooked me right away. Walking the St. Andrews Old Course and attending The Open there was a dream come true. Murder at Glenloch Hill by Clara McKenna took me back to Scotland in a nanosecond with her wonderful descriptions, clever writing, and varied characters. Her inspiration for this, the sixth in the series, is an interesting one. The inclusion of golf greats is ace.

In 1906, American Stella and her aristocrat husband of six months, Lyndy, decide to visit Glenloch Hill in Scotland, the luxurious grand house of Stella's relatives, and take in The Open. They are flummoxed by strange goings on therein and on the grounds. A woman's honour is at stake. A dead body is found near the laundress and because the victim had been punched by Lyndy earlier, the conclusion some leapt to was a no brainer. Lyndy clearly had reason to want him dead. But there is a missing link.

Meanwhile, golf plays a prominent role, naturally. Stella learns golf rules and etiquette, par for the course. Little do The Open participants know murder is just around the bend.

The mystery is enjoyable but the witty and smart writing is what clinches it for me. I've always liked Stella but Lyndy is rising in my estimation. It has taken me longer to get to know him.

My sincere thank you to Kensington Books and NetGalley for providing me with an early digital copy of this captivating novel.

[Kathy Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stella and Lyndy travel to Scotland in this sixth historical mystery. They are to be meeting relatives of her deceased father and watching the British Open golf tournament. They are accompanied by Stella's sister-in-law and her fiancé Freddie Kentfield who is a promising amateur golfer.

They are unexpectedly greeted by Sir Edwin Kentfield, Freddie's father and Lyndy's mothers former flame, which is an unpleasant surprise. He is a friend of her cousin Hamish, but it isn't clear why he's there. He certainly didn't come to see his son compete.

That is the first of many odd things about their visit. They are missing some of their luggage. Their hosts seem evasive and not exactly welcoming. And Stella soon finds a young laundry maid being importuned by one of the gentlemen guests. The maid names Sir Edwin which causes Lyndy to plant him a facer when they meet for dinner.

Unfortunately, the next morning the maid and Stella stumble upon Sir Edwin's body. He was bludgeoned to death. The chief inspector, who happens to be a close friend of Stella's hosts, decides that Lyndy would make a perfect suspect. Stella needs to investigate to save Lyndy's life and puts herself in danger to do so.

I enjoyed this historical mystery. I liked the Scottish setting and the information about golf.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Historical cozy mystery series. Set in England in 1906.
In this one, American heiress Stella and her husband,Lyndy , are visiting relatives in the Scottish Highlands during a golfing tournament. Of course a murder occurs and Lyndy is the prime suspect. Stella is hindered in rescuing him by a cast of characters wiho are hiding secrets from the past.

[mikaela (spinebreaker) · Rating 3 out of 5]

probably my least favorite of the series but i enjoyed being with Stella and Lyndy again.

[Dawn Putnam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this series. This book was a great addition. Stella and Lyndy are off to Scotland to meet Stella's cousin, Hamish. Of course there are a couple of murders to solve.

I'm not a golf fan, but the setting did not distract from the story telling. It was used primarily to move the plot along.

The interactions between the main characters are enjoyable to read. I love how Stella plunges herself head first in whatever she does. The evolution of her relationship with her mother-in-law is a welcome development as are the changes in Alice.

The book is entertaining and well written. I went back and forth between the characters while trying to determine who the murderer was.

I not only recommend Murder at Glenloch Hill but the entire Stella and Lyndy Mystery series. While it is not necessary to read the books in order, I believe the whole experience is richer when read in order as the love story continues to grow. I also recommend the Hattie Davish Mysteries written by the same author under the name Anna Loan Wilsey.

Thank you to the author, Clara McKenna, for providing me with an ARC. It was a great privilege to get to read this installment before it was sold.

[Grace · Rating 2 out of 5]

It took me forever to get through this book, and I'm not entirely sure it was the book's fault but I'm also not sure it wasn't. I just never fully clicked with the story here. The mystery plot did nothing for me, and I was frustrated with the side characters frequently here. I really had no interest in any of the cast of new characters, whom I found relatively hard to keep track of and even harder to care about. It was obvious from the beginning that Edwin wasn't the person who assaulted Aggie. And I had zero use for the inspector character, who after being so clearly wrong about Aggie dying by suicide then just doesn't do any self-reflection or work and immediately goes back to the next easiest solution. Because Lyndy was locked up for a portion of the book, we were limited in the Stella and Lyndy scenes that we got. Just generally, this book didn't hold my interest. I won't say I'm officially done with this series, which I've always enjoyed enough while never being a standout for me, but I'll probably just give it one more entry to see if this was just an off book for me.

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was exciting to return to the world of Stella and Lindy. The newlyweds journey to Scotland to meet Stella's distant cousins, Hamish and Virginia McEwen, and to enjoy the Open Championship Gold tournament at St. Andrew's.

Lindy's sister Alice's and her fiancè Freddy Kentfield have accompanied Lindy and Stella to Scotland so Freddy can compete in the golf tournament. Unexpectedly, the young couples encounter Freddy's father, Sir Edwin, an unwanted guest of the McEwen family.

When Sir Edwin ends up murdered Lindy is the police inspectors prime suspect. Stella knows she must do whatever is necessary to prove Lindys innocence!

Another fast-paced and engaging story from author Clara McKenna. The character development and growth are outstanding.

Thank you to Clara McKenna for an ARC copy of this book

[Melissa’s Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fabulous edition in the Stella & Lyndy Mystery series! I love this husband & wife mystery solving duo & enjoyed curling up with their latest cozy mystery adventure. This time they’re staying with some of Stella’s distant relatives at Glenloch Hill in Scotland where they’ll be playing a little golf while cheering on future brother-in-law Freddie Kentfield in The British Open. They’re also hoping a change in climate will help Stella with producing an heir.

Unfortunately, their stay is marred by a host of issues including unwelcoming hosts, missing luggage, & a maid who’s been accosted by one of the guests. There there’s the unexpected & unwanted appearance of Sir Edwin, Freddie’s father, whose actions result in Lyndy uncharacteristically punching the man.

When Sir Edwin is found dead, Lyndy becomes the main suspect. As different motivations & hidden secrets come to light, it’s up to Stella to find the real killer & exonerate her husband. But, it’s not as easy as it seems & Stella might lose more than she bargained for as she confronts a murderer.

Stella & Lyndy are such a favorite husband & wife team. Stella’s a bold, brilliant American who’s filed with life & personality. Her husband Lyndy is the quintessential English Viscount who’s much more subdued. Together they make a darling duo whose witty banter, teasing & romance make this so much fun.

Their trip isn’t compete though without a dead body or two & I loved watching Stella investigate mostly on her own this time. Lyndy’s aristocratic mother is one of the guests & while she originally disapproved of Stella, it was fun to see her warming up to her & even defending her in this book.

The mystery was filled with twists & turns. It’s a puzzling whodunit that kept me guessing. All the clues lead up to a thrilling conclusion where Stella puts herself in danger to catch a killer.

It was so fun being with these two again & seeing them grow even closer as a married couple. I also appreciated getting to know other characters better & new ones introduced. I’m excited for their next adventure. Highly recommend to cozy mystery fans! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author. All opinions are my own & voluntarily provided. 4-4.5 stars!

[boogleloo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Historical Mystery set in 1906 that follows an American heiress and her British viscount husband who turn sleuth after her future brother-in-law's father's killed during a Scottish golfing weekend.

5/5 stars: This is the sixth entry in McKenna's Stella and Lyndy Mystery series which is a Historical Mystery set in 1906 England featuring a heiress from Kentucky and her British viscount husband as they turn sleuth after their Scottish weekend trip turns deadly. What's supposed to be a chance to connect with her distant cousins and cheer on her soon-to-be brother-in-law at The British Open starts off badly and only gets worse, after she witnesses an incident involving a laundry maid and her soon-to-be brother-in-law's roguish father appears uninvited and is then later found bludgeoned to death. With all eyes on her husband after he clashed with the dead man, she'll have to navigate old secrets to clear him and evade a killer who'll stop at nothing to escape justice. With plenty of twists and turns, McKenna has masterfully crafted a mystery that deftly balances the suspects and weaves in plenty of clues and red herrings that will leave you pondering the whodunit until the final reveal. Told in multiple POVs, McKenna's writing and character work are stellar; the main characters are well-rounded and complex while remaining incredibly likable and the secondary cast members are well crafted and uniquely voiced. It's great to catch up with Stella, her husband Lyndy and her friends and family. I love Stella and how she and Lyndy are togather. McKenna touches on some sensitive subjects, so take care and the CWs. While you could read this as a stand-alone, you'll gain so much more by reading the series from the beginning; so be sure to pick up book one, Murder at Morrington Hall.

I received this eARC thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing | Kensington in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Murder at Glenloch Hill by Clara McKenna is another Stella and Lyndy book wherein they’ve gone to Scotland to meet some of Stella’s relatives and watch a golf tournament. Lundy’s sister, Alice, is there with her betrothed and the difference away from her mother is breath-taking. Freddie’s (the fiance) somewhat neglectful father, Sir Edwin, is there, as is Alasdair McCormick, a golfer. Jeanie, a friend of their hostess is present, flirting her way to tomorrow. Stella is glad to be away from Morington Hall and the constant interference over she and Lyndy not conceiving. On her way to the stables, Stella comes across a distraught laundry maid, Aggie, who has just been accosted by a man. When questioned, she named Sit Edwin as the culprit. That turned out later to be untrue but it led Lyndy to plant him a facer before dinner that night. Sir Edwin vehemently denied the charge, but when Sir Edwin was found dead, all eyes looked at Lyndy, especially those of the constable. Aggie’s apparent suicide and confession drew those eyes away until it was discovered that Aggie could not read and write. Stella was beside herself as Lyndy was taken away in handcuffs.

This is a terrific series taking place in the early 1900s beginning with an arranged marriage between money and the aristocracy, Stella being the money. The two quickly fell in love and have been sleuthing ever since, well, Stella doing the sleuthing and Lyndy playing Watson. Lady Atherly (Lyndy and Alice’s mother) has been difficult but things have settled and are going moderately well, except for the baby issue. This series is polite and quiet, a typically English countryside mystery series and is so much fun to read. Between the two of them, their social lives are full and interesting (except for murder) and they are living happy lives. I enjoy this series as it reminds me somewhat of Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence. It is a joy to read.

I was invited to read Murder at Glenloch Hill by Kensington Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #KensingtonPublishing #ClaraMcKenna #MurderAtGlenlochHill

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so happy to share a review of Murder at Glenloch Hill, book six in Clara McKenna’s outstanding Stella and Lyndy historical mysteries series. This book is available today for readers to get their hands on! While this title could easily be read as a standalone, readers who haven’t yet met Stella and Lyndy will enjoy going back to books one through five. This is also an excellent series to take in as audiobooks.

In this latest entry, American transplant Stella, and British aristocrat, Viscount “Lyndy” Lyndhurst are on a weekend trip to the Scottish countryside. Along with cheering on her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Freddie Kentfield, at The British Open in Scotland, Stella embraces the chance to connect with her distant cousins, the McEwens, at their grand estate, Glenloch Hill.

Unfortunately the trip is nothing like what they expected – it begins with missing luggage and somewhat withdrawn hosts and ends with the horrific treatment of a maid and the murder on of the controversial guests. Suddenly, Lyndy is the prime suspect, and Stella will never let that happen.

This was a page-turning, complex mystery with vivid writing. I inhaled this story in a day and a half. I love everything about this series – the details of the settings (this time beautiful Scotland), the many clues and red-herrings surrounding the mystery, and Stella’s dogged determination to find truth and justice. Stella and Lyndy are my favorites, although (and I can’t believe I’m writing this), Lyndy’s mother might be joining that list. What a formidable woman who will stop at nothing to protect her family. The newlywed romance between Stella and Lyndy is so sweet.

I did not solve this mystery ahead of time, but enjoyed the journey and the take-down immensely, as I have with all the past entries into this series. The only bummer part is now I must wait to read more Stella and Lyndy. 5 stars!

[Shaina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Clara McKenna for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Murder at Glenloch Hill coming out November 26, 2024. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Along with cheering on her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Freddie Kentfield, at The British Open in Scotland, Stella embraces the chance to connect with her distant cousins, the McEwens, at their grand estate, Glenloch Hill. But she and Lyndy don’t receive the warm welcome they expect when their arrival is marred by missing luggage, evasive hosts, and the perceived mistreatment of a young laundry maid. Adding to the tense atmosphere, Freddie's roguish father, Sir Edwin, appears at the manor uninvited, his presence casting a shadow over the events—and stirring up more unanswered questions . . .

As golf clubs swing on the green, so do Lyndy’s fists in an uncharacteristic outburst. Chaotic circumstances take a dark turn when Sir Edwin is found bludgeoned outside the laundry house—the maid waiting beside the body, no murder weapon in sight—and all eyes on Lyndy . . .

Suddenly caught in a whirlwind of kilts, elite golfers, and deadly rumors, Stella rushes to protect Lyndy's innocence and save herself from real danger. But can she both navigate the unspoken rules at Glenloch Hill and survive a cutthroat competition against a killer who will stop at nothing to win?

I’ve really loved this series! I loved it was set in Scotland in this book. I’m not really into golf, but I love the time period and the mystery. There was definitely a lot of drama and character development in this one. I think Stella and Lyndy when through it in this book. I love their relationship. I would definitely read more books in this series!

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical cozy mysteries!

[Barbara Rogers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Barbara’s rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Series: Stella and Lyndy Mysteries #6
Publication Date: 11/26/24
Period: Edwardian - Scotland
Number of Pages: 293

Stella and Lyndy take a short jaunt to Scotland to meet Stella’s distant cousin and cheer on her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Freddy, as he plays in the British Open. Things don’t go as smoothly or as pleasantly as they had hoped when Stella stumbles across a dead body. The dead man is none other than Freddy’s father, Edwin (we’ve met him in previous books), and, unfortunately, he and Lyndy had an altercation the previous evening.

With plots, subplots, and mysteries galore, Lyndy soon becomes the focus of the investigation. Will the inept investigator jail Lyndy and forget about anyone else? Stella knows she has to solve the mystery if she wants to save Lyndy—and save him she will.

This was another delightful addition to the series and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Stella and Lyndy. I also enjoyed seeing the growth in Alice, Lyndy’s sister, as she seems to blossom while away from her mother. Lyndy and Stella’s relationship has also deepened and I enjoyed learning they were trying to conceive.

Overall, this was a well-written mystery with compelling characters, victims, and villains. You’ll vacillate between potential murderers – which is it? What reason did they have for murdering Sir Edwin? I hope you will enjoy this mystery as much as I did!

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Scilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stella and Lyndy (married not quite a year) go to Glenloch Hill in Scotland along with Lyndy's sister Alice and her fiancee Freddie Kentfield. There host and hostess, Hamish and Virginia McEwen, are relatives of Stella, and Freddie is planning to enter a golf match near their home. Some of their luggage has gotten lost on their arrival, and they find that Freddy's father, Sir Edwin Kentfield has arrived uninvited to see the golf match. Also, they find Alasdair is another golfer staying at Glenloch.
Early on, Stella sees a young maid, Aggie, run out of the laundry house very upset. She later talks to Aggie and asks who hurt her. She doesn't want to tell, but when Sir Edwin walks by she claims it was him. When Stella is on her way to go riding the next morning, Aggie tells her she has found a dead body. Stella goes to see, and it's Sir Edwin! He has been murdered with a golf club. The police come, but they are having trouble finding the murderer.

When the police finally find the golf club which was used, it is in Lyndy's trunk which had been in a closet all along and Lyndy has not seen it since he left the train. That does not keep the police, Dochurty from naming Lyndy as the killer. Will Stella be able to find the REAL killer and before Lyndy is hung for the deed?

The book becomes very exciting as we near the end. I thank Netgalley and Kensington Books for the ARC so that I could read the book before publication.

[Adriana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stella finds out she has Scottish cousins, Lyndy wants to get away from his mother, & Alice wants to watch her fiance win a golf tournament, so off they all go visiting!
Although the cousins are flighlty & self-involved with their own problems it's a wonder they asked her to visit... plus, they just met, so no one's comfortable explaining this, so they seem flighty.
The mystery for Stella revolves around a laundress who's been assaulted, yet can't tell who the attacker was, so she incriminates someone innocent... & in an act that's in character with Lyndy (anger manager issues), he punches the murder victim the night before he's discovered the next day.
Of course, Stella investigates because she could sense that Lyndy was in trouble, even though he's so entitled he couldn't understand the danger himself, til it's too late!
Good thing his family stands by him, even Lady Atherly comes to Scotland to help her son.
I will say that there's too much toxic masculinity in this book. & you can clearly see that in this era men just made too many assumptions about their right to care for women & the way they go about it muddles the water for everyone!
The main villain has been a villain for a long time, so all the problems are connected.
Stella saves Lyndy (I hope Lyndy learns his lesson too, )and Lady Atherly actually participates in this investigation, so I, for one, am hoping she's developing into a better motherinlaw.

[Anjana · Rating 4 out of 5]

The last book in this series that I read and reviewed was: Murder on Mistletoe Lane. This is a series I was lucky enough to follow from the start and I highly recommend it as a consistent one. Not all historical mystery series are equally strong with every subsequent plot, but surprisingly, even with the short time span within which our books progress, it feels realistic and entertaining.

I would not recommend starting this book without having read at least a few of the previous ones. That does not mean that this is not a reasonable standalone, the previous experience helps make the reading experience better and more complete.

Our leading lady, Stella, has found cousins in Scotland and she wants to further their acquaintance with almost pushy encouragement from her mother-in-law. Once there, she sees that there is discomfort within the small party and things get steadily worse when her own husband comes within the crosshairs of the local police. One thing I have repeated over the various reviews is that Lyndy is a unique male protagonist in books like this and this book further cemented that feeling.

I think the mystery felt a little rushed, otherwise I might have rated this book a full five stars. I iterate recommending this series to fans of the genre.

I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.

[Betty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Murder at Glenloch Hill is the latest book in the Stella and Lyndy Mysteries series by Clara McKenna. It was lovely to reconnect to these wonderful characters and delve into the newest mystery. In this addition, Stella and Lyndy traveled to Scotland at the invitation of the McEwens, relatives of Stella’s late father, to visit with newly discovered family and attend a golf tournament. Lyndy’s sister Alice with her fiancé Freddy who was competing in the tournament accompanied them. Of course, when Stella and Lyndy are in residence foul play tends to follow and as usual the couple become involved in the murder investigation.

Overall, Murder at Glenloch Hill was a terrific addition to the series with engaging and captivating main characters. It was wonderful to see Alice become more self-assured and out of the shadow of her mother, Lady Atherly. And watching the relationship between Lyndy and Stella continue to evolve and become even more solid was a delight. As always, this is a well-written, appealing mystery with strong endearing characters. I highly recommend this book to lovers of historical mysteries, and I look forward to the next book in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley, Clara McKenna, and Kensington Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Patrice · Rating 3 out of 5]

While at the British Open in Scotland, Stella embraces the chance to connect with her long lost cousins, the McEwans, at their grand estate, Glenloch Hall. But she and Lyndy, her aristocratic husband, don't receive the warm welcome they expect when their arrival is married by missing luggage, evasive hosts, and the mistreatment of a young laundry maid. When an uninvited house guest, Sir Edwin, is found bludgeoned to death Lyndy is arrested for the murder. Stella must protect Lyndy's innocence and survive a cutthroat competition against a killer that'll stop at nothing to win.

Likes:
-Set in England during the Victorian period
-Enjoy Stella & Lyndy's characters
-Lots of twists & clues to keep you interested

Dislikes:
-Dragged a little
-Repetitive at times
-Some of the characters were overly dramatic

Murder at Glenloch Hill is the 6th book in the Stella & Lyndy series. I liked meeting more of Stella's family & seeing more involvement from Lyndy's mother & sister. Although, I felt Stella was being overly dramatic in this story it was still a good entry in the series.

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[Judy Hankom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lady Stella is very happy to be traveling with her husband, Lord Lyndhurst, along with Lyndy's sister, Alice and her soon-to-be husband, Freddie Kentfield, to the British Open in Scotland.

Stella and her party have been invited to stay at the home of her cousin, the McEwens at their great countrky home, Glenloch Hill. Freddie is participating in the golf tournament. She is looking forward to a reunion with her cousins. But both she and Lyndy don't feel very welcomed by their hosts. Their luggage has not all arrived, the hosts seem evasive. And a laundry maid seems to be mistreated.

And then Freddie's father, Sir Edwin, shows up. He has not been invited and causes chaos. He is the person with whom Lyndy's mother was involved before she married his father.

Then the body of Sir Edwin is found close by the body of the laundry maid. Eventually Lyndy is arrested for the murder of Sir Edwin. Stella knows it is up to her to get Lyndy released.

Stella comes to realize that there is a cutthroat killer loose and she needs to tread carefully. The story is a good mystery.

[Jeanette C. Montgomery · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't get my hands on #5 so skipped ahead to #6. Being familiar with most of the characters I was able to follow the story easily and enjoyed it immensely. Stella and Lyndy are off to Glenloch Hill in Scotland to visit distant cousins of Stella's. Along with them are Alice, Lyndy's sister and her fiancé Freddie Kentfield, as well as Aunt Rachel to act as Alice's chaperone. Upon arrival they are greeted not by their hosts but by Freddie's father Edwin Kentfield. Freddie is surprised to see him although is pleased his father is finally taking an interest in Freddie's hobby/obsession with golf. It turns out Sir Edwin has many reasons for being at Glenloch Hill, none of them being to watch his son play golf. When Sir Edwin is found dead by the laundry maid who accused him of her mistreatment, Stella knows she must investigate to clear the maid. When the maid is also killed Inspector Brown finally agrees with Stella that there is more to the murder than a maid's revenge. A great way to spend a couple of days reading :)