What do you think?
Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad #5
The Paris Library Murders: A 1930s Mystery
Books! Bodies! And… baguettes!The son of a powerful politician is found strangled in a grand Parisian library. The police call it a mugging gone wrong, but master sleuth Lord Edgington is not convinced. When a second body turns up in another library – this time with a note promising more violence – a chilling pattern is revealed.
The victims belong to a group of radicals who frequent the café terraces of the City of Light. The menacing note speaks of revolution, but is it all just a smokescreen for the killer's true motive?
With his grandson Christopher at his side, a snooty French rival at their heels, and a murderer terrorising the city, Lord Edgington has three days to crack the case. The body count rises, the clock ticks towards a grand finale at the Paris Opera, but who will be standing centre stage when the killer is finally revealed?
“The Paris Library Murders” is a fast-paced 1930s whodunit full of real-life locations, intrigue, and a dash of mischief. Whether it’s your first or your fifteenth, the latest entry in the bestselling Lord Edgington saga may turn out to be your favourite.
The victims belong to a group of radicals who frequent the café terraces of the City of Light. The menacing note speaks of revolution, but is it all just a smokescreen for the killer's true motive?
With his grandson Christopher at his side, a snooty French rival at their heels, and a murderer terrorising the city, Lord Edgington has three days to crack the case. The body count rises, the clock ticks towards a grand finale at the Paris Opera, but who will be standing centre stage when the killer is finally revealed?
“The Paris Library Murders” is a fast-paced 1930s whodunit full of real-life locations, intrigue, and a dash of mischief. Whether it’s your first or your fifteenth, the latest entry in the bestselling Lord Edgington saga may turn out to be your favourite.
- GenresMystery
331 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 9, 2026
About the author
Benedict Brown
46 books582 followersWriting 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 and slightly muddled daughter in Burgos, a beautiful city in the north of Spain. I write overlooking the Castilian countryside, trying not to be distracted by the vultures and red kites that fly past my window each day.
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 and slightly muddled daughter in Burgos, a beautiful city in the north of Spain. I write overlooking the Castilian countryside, trying not to be distracted by the vultures and red kites that fly past my window each day.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 35 reviews
August 14, 2026
Lord Edgington and Christopher with their entourage have arrived in Paris. Home to rival ex-detective Xavier Duroc. But soon there is a death. One of Christopher's new friends.
An entertaining historical mystery
An entertaining historical mystery
August 13, 2026
I've read all of the Lord Edgington books so far and we really get to see how far Chrissy has come. I have gotten a bit tired of his mooning over a girl though and the whole budding romance angle. I think I liked his character better as a young awkward teen! This was really Chrissys story and Lord Edgington was more of a secondary character.
The author himself said this is his longest book yet and I felt it...lol. There were a lot of descriptions I found myself skipping them over quite a bit to get on with the story.
And for the first time, I had the killer pegged by about the halfway point!
Also for the first time, I didn't read all of the information sections at the end. They were much too long at 15% of the total book!
The author himself said this is his longest book yet and I felt it...lol. There were a lot of descriptions I found myself skipping them over quite a bit to get on with the story.
And for the first time, I had the killer pegged by about the halfway point!
Also for the first time, I didn't read all of the information sections at the end. They were much too long at 15% of the total book!
August 10, 2026
Lord Edgington and Christopher are visiting Paris as part of their European Tour. While there, Lord Edgington greets his friend, Inspector Fleurot of the Prefecture de Paris. Meanwhile, Christopher meets a young man named Didier and goes to The Cafe de Flore hoping to find information about where to find a girl named Kassara, whom he had met on the train. At the cafe, Christopher meets several men who seem very friendly and welcome him with open arms. One of the members of the group, Thierry, had promised to take Christopher around the Latin Quarter where Kasssara lived. They had agreed to meet, but Thierry never showed up. Rather than showing up to help, Christopher learns that Thierry has been murdered! When they arrived at the library, they found that Thierry had initially been presumed to be asleep, before realizing he was dead. Remi Fleurot and Lord Edgington were joined at the library by another private investigator, Xavier Duroc who had previously worked cases with Lord Edgington and Remi at least 20 years earlier. Duroc sees the investigation as a challenge between himself and Lord Edgington. Duroc is determined to solve this mystery before anybody else. The case gets complicated when a second body is found in another library and that person was also in the group Christopher met at the Cafe de Flore!
Who is responsible for the murders? Will others die before the case is solved? Will Duroc solve the case before Lord Edgington and Christopher?
Benedict Brown has another complex Lord Edgington Mystery. The twists and turns along the way will definitely keep the reader engaged all the way to the end.
Who is responsible for the murders? Will others die before the case is solved? Will Duroc solve the case before Lord Edgington and Christopher?
Benedict Brown has another complex Lord Edgington Mystery. The twists and turns along the way will definitely keep the reader engaged all the way to the end.
August 11, 2026
BEST TWIST EVER!!
If you haven't been following this series, Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad, you are missing out. One of the best cozy mystery writers in my opinion is Benedict Brown. If you like Christie , you will love Brown. He can weave a tale through twists and turns and leave you scratching your head wondering, Who done it, then floor you with a jaw dropping reveal at the end of a wild ride. I have read every book in both of the Lord Edgington series and have yet to solve a single case. At the end of the story when he lowers the boom, it always makes perfect sense. "I didn't see that coming!" I read a lot of mystery novels most of which do not stack up against the brilliant writing of BB. I believe it is do to the amount of research and attention to detail he puts into every book that makes them a cut above the average mystery novel. You can tell he puts a lot of himself into them. They are very real and believable with lovable characters and just enough humor to make them feel like family. So cozy up with your favorite drink and your furry friend and settle in for a long night of glorious fun.
If you haven't been following this series, Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad, you are missing out. One of the best cozy mystery writers in my opinion is Benedict Brown. If you like Christie , you will love Brown. He can weave a tale through twists and turns and leave you scratching your head wondering, Who done it, then floor you with a jaw dropping reveal at the end of a wild ride. I have read every book in both of the Lord Edgington series and have yet to solve a single case. At the end of the story when he lowers the boom, it always makes perfect sense. "I didn't see that coming!" I read a lot of mystery novels most of which do not stack up against the brilliant writing of BB. I believe it is do to the amount of research and attention to detail he puts into every book that makes them a cut above the average mystery novel. You can tell he puts a lot of himself into them. They are very real and believable with lovable characters and just enough humor to make them feel like family. So cozy up with your favorite drink and your furry friend and settle in for a long night of glorious fun.
August 26, 2026
I am a fan of Benedict Brown and have read all the books in this series as well as his other ones. This is his best book ever. He has really hit his writing stride, evoking the spirit of the times and places. In fact, the settings in this book are almost characters themselves. His human characters continue to evolve somewhat, and they are likeable and interesting. I do wish Lord Edgington would be developed more; his character remains oddly stagnant throughout the series, though this doesn't detract from the story lines. It's just a personal preference to see favorite characters grow. Christopher, on the other hand, continues to come into his own. I really enjoyed the complicated plot, the red herrings, and the twists and turns of the story. It is satisfying to me when I am surprised by the final reveal, and this story kept me guessing. Good job, Benedict!
August 15, 2026
Loads of surprises! This latest murder mystery reveals more of the through-story of the Lord Edgington series, including Christopher's love life and his maturation as a sleuth. He's becoming more of a partner to his famous grandfather than just the bumbling teenager he was in the beginning. But there's still plenty of humor, often at Chrissy's expense, along with Benedict Brown's meticulous attention to details (the location--Paris--and its landmarks, food, clothing, etc.). And, of course, red herrings galore, plot twists you probably won't see coming (okay, okay, sometimes because they stretch credulity and willing suspension of disbelief) and all the things we love about these characters and the situations in which they find themselves. A good, fun read!
August 29, 2026
The Paris Library Murders
Another delightful addition to the adventurous peregrinations of Lord Edgington and his grandson Christopher (Chrissy) Prentiss in their Grand Tour of Europe. Chrissy meets and is embraced by a group of young radical students who frequent the Cafè de Flore in Paris. The next day one of the students is found murdered and subsequently a second and a third.
This is a delightful novel inasmuch as it showcases Benedict Brown’s love of Paris and the wonderful way in which he expresses his love for the city. The reader experiences Paris through Chrissy’s eyes, a romantic young man hoping to find the love of his life. His romantic pursuit in no way detracts from a seemingly twisted murder plot and is in some part essential to it.
Another delightful addition to the adventurous peregrinations of Lord Edgington and his grandson Christopher (Chrissy) Prentiss in their Grand Tour of Europe. Chrissy meets and is embraced by a group of young radical students who frequent the Cafè de Flore in Paris. The next day one of the students is found murdered and subsequently a second and a third.
This is a delightful novel inasmuch as it showcases Benedict Brown’s love of Paris and the wonderful way in which he expresses his love for the city. The reader experiences Paris through Chrissy’s eyes, a romantic young man hoping to find the love of his life. His romantic pursuit in no way detracts from a seemingly twisted murder plot and is in some part essential to it.
August 14, 2026
One of my favorite Lord Edgington books. in this adventure, Chrissy, and Lord Edgington are in Paris. Chrissy is a little distracted, looking for the mysterious Kassara.
As he travels through the city, he meets a group of young adults who attend a local university.
When one of his new friends is murdered, Chrissy and Lord Edgington pair up with M. Duroc to solve the crimes. This becomes more than just another murder to solve, as the men are also rivals. Will Duroc out smart the famous Lord Edgington?
Will Chrissy find Kassara?
The book has many twists and turns. It is filled with laughter and sadness and love. I think you will enjoy the book.
As he travels through the city, he meets a group of young adults who attend a local university.
When one of his new friends is murdered, Chrissy and Lord Edgington pair up with M. Duroc to solve the crimes. This becomes more than just another murder to solve, as the men are also rivals. Will Duroc out smart the famous Lord Edgington?
Will Chrissy find Kassara?
The book has many twists and turns. It is filled with laughter and sadness and love. I think you will enjoy the book.
August 16, 2026
sorry
I have enjoyed both this series and the Marius Quinn series. (Sadly, Izzy Palmer left me cold. I didn’t finish the first one.)
While I did finish this novel, it was a struggle. Too much florid description of Paris sites, too little witty repartee. Characters were introduced briefly, only to reappear many chapters later, often for no apparent reason, leaving me scratching my head, asking, “Just who is that?”
Sadly, Lord Edgington’s staff were just along for the ride. None of them played any real part, especially Todd, who is usually a much more central character.
I hope the next book has a more ruthless editor.
I have enjoyed both this series and the Marius Quinn series. (Sadly, Izzy Palmer left me cold. I didn’t finish the first one.)
While I did finish this novel, it was a struggle. Too much florid description of Paris sites, too little witty repartee. Characters were introduced briefly, only to reappear many chapters later, often for no apparent reason, leaving me scratching my head, asking, “Just who is that?”
Sadly, Lord Edgington’s staff were just along for the ride. None of them played any real part, especially Todd, who is usually a much more central character.
I hope the next book has a more ruthless editor.
August 18, 2026
Another Great "Who Dun It" by Benedict Brown!
Loved the setting, descriptions of the historical buildings and Chrissy's romance.
I did pick the two possible killers at the end simply because they were ignored as suspects and would be the two least possible suspects as you said. Loved the one you choose, Benedict, for the same reasons you did. I thought: Wouldn't that be a lovely twist. Thought of the girl but prayed it wasn't so. 😁
Anyway, for an exquisite whirlwind tour of a sensational city, Paris, plus a marvelous mystery, read this book.
After you're done with the story, be prepared to dive into the notes that are almost as long... 🤓
Loved the setting, descriptions of the historical buildings and Chrissy's romance.
I did pick the two possible killers at the end simply because they were ignored as suspects and would be the two least possible suspects as you said. Loved the one you choose, Benedict, for the same reasons you did. I thought: Wouldn't that be a lovely twist. Thought of the girl but prayed it wasn't so. 😁
Anyway, for an exquisite whirlwind tour of a sensational city, Paris, plus a marvelous mystery, read this book.
After you're done with the story, be prepared to dive into the notes that are almost as long... 🤓
September 11, 2026
Paris/A Search/New Friends/A Library/ Murder..
Chrissy & his grandfather are in the very delightful city of Paris where he’s on his own for a few days to discover & look for the girl on the train…his very dear grandfather has a remarkable birthday & Chrissy meets some amazing new friends. As he does find the girl from the train his grandfather meets some old acquaintances..of course connected to previous murder cases. Then, the very next day there’s a murder to investigate & it’s someone Chrissy knew…then another & they must all investigate…
A great read with historical history of that great city. I love it!
Chrissy & his grandfather are in the very delightful city of Paris where he’s on his own for a few days to discover & look for the girl on the train…his very dear grandfather has a remarkable birthday & Chrissy meets some amazing new friends. As he does find the girl from the train his grandfather meets some old acquaintances..of course connected to previous murder cases. Then, the very next day there’s a murder to investigate & it’s someone Chrissy knew…then another & they must all investigate…
A great read with historical history of that great city. I love it!
August 14, 2026
Powerfully written ‼️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This most recent adventure is a masterpiece in camouflage! Multiple murders, multiple suspects ~ obvious and inconspicuous~ brilliantly crafted piece of fiction. There's a bit of humour when Christopher goes into his 'future' scenarios and there's a bit of romance on tap though the reader will have to wait on those developments.
The descriptions of various locations and historic spots is always interesting and well placed in the narrative. Information provided at the end by the author enhances the storyline. Well done yet again‼️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This most recent adventure is a masterpiece in camouflage! Multiple murders, multiple suspects ~ obvious and inconspicuous~ brilliantly crafted piece of fiction. There's a bit of humour when Christopher goes into his 'future' scenarios and there's a bit of romance on tap though the reader will have to wait on those developments.
The descriptions of various locations and historic spots is always interesting and well placed in the narrative. Information provided at the end by the author enhances the storyline. Well done yet again‼️
August 9, 2026
Oh yes!
Another really great adventure for Christopher and his beloved grandfather Lord Edgington. Benedict Brown does a great job bringing Paris of 1929 to life for the reader. I just wonder though, is it odd that when I read these books I now hear George Blagdon's voice, especially when reading Christopher's dialogue? Whether it is or not, I hope this series goes on for a long time yet. They are really enjoyable.
Another really great adventure for Christopher and his beloved grandfather Lord Edgington. Benedict Brown does a great job bringing Paris of 1929 to life for the reader. I just wonder though, is it odd that when I read these books I now hear George Blagdon's voice, especially when reading Christopher's dialogue? Whether it is or not, I hope this series goes on for a long time yet. They are really enjoyable.
August 17, 2026
Loved, loved, loved this book!
Absolutely the best book I have read in a very long time! No way would I have ever guessed the culprit. Such a surprise! Christopher really shines and finally finds love before it disappears again. The birthday party that wasn’t was so funny. Poor Christopher tries so hard and often falls so short. The characters and backgrounds and location descriptions were intriguing.
Absolutely the best book I have read in a very long time! No way would I have ever guessed the culprit. Such a surprise! Christopher really shines and finally finds love before it disappears again. The birthday party that wasn’t was so funny. Poor Christopher tries so hard and often falls so short. The characters and backgrounds and location descriptions were intriguing.
August 24, 2026
A Must Read For All Murder Mystery Fans
Probably my favorite Lord Edgington
Mystery book so far, and I have read and enjoyed them all!! I love how all of the main characters have evolved throughout the series to become even more impressive through each adventure. They seem like old friends to me now, telling their tale while I listen, hanging on each and every word. Can be read alone, but I highly suggest starting with the first book in the series. You will thank me later!!
Probably my favorite Lord Edgington
Mystery book so far, and I have read and enjoyed them all!! I love how all of the main characters have evolved throughout the series to become even more impressive through each adventure. They seem like old friends to me now, telling their tale while I listen, hanging on each and every word. Can be read alone, but I highly suggest starting with the first book in the series. You will thank me later!!
September 8, 2026
Brown is back
Great come back book. If you love Chrissy and Lord Edgington, this one is for you. Good character development, with a twisty ending. The descriptions of the evolving relationship of the young people are spot on. Paris is Paris and naturally takes up part of the book herself. Highly recommended.
Great come back book. If you love Chrissy and Lord Edgington, this one is for you. Good character development, with a twisty ending. The descriptions of the evolving relationship of the young people are spot on. Paris is Paris and naturally takes up part of the book herself. Highly recommended.
September 19, 2026
Lord Edgington and Chrissy have little rest as they are throne into the mystery of who is killing young people in libraries around Paris. The opening scenes of Christopher's planning Lord Edgington's 80th birthday party will bring a tear to your eye. Lots of fun information, some factual, some made up, but it will get you onto the next plane to Paris. Have fun! Highly Recommended.
September 22, 2026
Another great addition to the Lord Edgington series
Set in Paris this murder mystery is also a love letter to the city. It was delightful to read as I’ve been there and seen many of the sights mentioned. Plenty of suspects abound and Lord Edgington and Chrissy have their hands, heats, and stomachs full with trying to solve the murders. Very clever and engaging mystery !
Set in Paris this murder mystery is also a love letter to the city. It was delightful to read as I’ve been there and seen many of the sights mentioned. Plenty of suspects abound and Lord Edgington and Chrissy have their hands, heats, and stomachs full with trying to solve the murders. Very clever and engaging mystery !
September 26, 2026
Paris
This is another great installment of the this series. It is further exceptional in its tour of Paris. I feel like I’ve been there and hope to get there someday. This series is truly a treat. The journey of Chrissy and his self deprecation are relatable to us all. I want to be around long enough to see Chrissy have an apprentice. Looking forward to the next one!
This is another great installment of the this series. It is further exceptional in its tour of Paris. I feel like I’ve been there and hope to get there someday. This series is truly a treat. The journey of Chrissy and his self deprecation are relatable to us all. I want to be around long enough to see Chrissy have an apprentice. Looking forward to the next one!
September 30, 2026
Best of the series so far
Riveting mystery with familiar characters involved in suspenseful intrigue. This is one of those books which embraces your imagination and enticingly evolves one into detecting mode. Can’t wait until the next in the series as they just keep getting better
Riveting mystery with familiar characters involved in suspenseful intrigue. This is one of those books which embraces your imagination and enticingly evolves one into detecting mode. Can’t wait until the next in the series as they just keep getting better
August 10, 2026
Excellent!
I love how Christopher is coming into his own! Will he one day join Scotland Yard? Open a detective agency? Join Marius in an adventure, without his grandfather? As usual, an unexpected twist! Highly recommended!
I love how Christopher is coming into his own! Will he one day join Scotland Yard? Open a detective agency? Join Marius in an adventure, without his grandfather? As usual, an unexpected twist! Highly recommended!
August 15, 2026
The Paris Library Murders by Benedict Brown is so full of plot twists and turns the conclusion was a total surprise! Entertaining and un-put-down-able to the very end! Lord Edgington and Chrissy are once again at the top of their game!
August 18, 2026
Bravo!
I really like this book. One of the best for me. Not just about solving murders, but also about Christopher's maturity. I've been interested in Paris since European history in college. The extras that M.Brown gives us at the end just make it more interesting.
I really like this book. One of the best for me. Not just about solving murders, but also about Christopher's maturity. I've been interested in Paris since European history in college. The extras that M.Brown gives us at the end just make it more interesting.
August 21, 2026
A very enjoyable story. The author mentions this is the longest book in the series but it didn’t feel overly long to me. A great twist at the end! I always enjoy and look forward to the historical and personal notes at the end.
August 21, 2026
FANTASTIC SERIES
Another winner in this series, and in my opinion this is the #1 series on Amazon Kindle. Not only a great mystery but educational at the same time. Can’t wait for the next adventure.
Another winner in this series, and in my opinion this is the #1 series on Amazon Kindle. Not only a great mystery but educational at the same time. Can’t wait for the next adventure.
August 11, 2026
fabulous, well written
I say this after each of his books but this IS the best one yet. The only problem is how hard it is to wait for the next one !!!
I say this after each of his books but this IS the best one yet. The only problem is how hard it is to wait for the next one !!!
August 12, 2026
Like it more for the feel of Paris than the mystery. I had a nagging suspicion of what was going on but I had hoped it wouldn't be true. Alas it was!
August 12, 2026
I have read everything by Benedict Brown. That said, 'The Paris Library Murders' has Brown outdoing himself! I hope that I am around for the sequel!
August 14, 2026
Great read
This was a great book, with romance and mystery, twists and turns and a totally unexpected result of who the bad guy was!
This was a great book, with romance and mystery, twists and turns and a totally unexpected result of who the bad guy was!
August 16, 2026
The least favourite book ever
This was really disapointing to me. It felt disorganised, too many characters and not enough story. a Waste of time.
This was really disapointing to me. It felt disorganised, too many characters and not enough story. a Waste of time.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 35 reviews