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Henry Fleming Investigates #2
The Mystery of Watermead Manor: A 1920s Mystery
A marriage celebration. A shocking murder. A manor house full of guests with secrets to hide.
1920s Agatha-Christie-style whodunnit. Private detective Henry Fleming has been invited to attend a wedding celebration at Watermead Manor. When a guest is struck down dead in what appears to be a poisoning, every guest becomes a suspect. It's up to Fleming to sift through the evidence and expose the lies in another baffling mystery.
This book follows British English spelling and usage.
Clean read: no graphic violence, bedroom shenanigans, or strong language.
Second in the series. The first book in the series is Murder in Fulbridge Village.
1920s Agatha-Christie-style whodunnit. Private detective Henry Fleming has been invited to attend a wedding celebration at Watermead Manor. When a guest is struck down dead in what appears to be a poisoning, every guest becomes a suspect. It's up to Fleming to sift through the evidence and expose the lies in another baffling mystery.
This book follows British English spelling and usage.
Clean read: no graphic violence, bedroom shenanigans, or strong language.
Second in the series. The first book in the series is Murder in Fulbridge Village.
202 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2023
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In this 1920s whodunnit, private detective Henry Fleming goes to Paris to unravel the mystery surrounding The Theft of the Kingsley Ruby.
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Jay Gill was born in Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom. At aged 18, Jay moved to London where he worked in the printing industry, specialising in pharmaceutical leaflets and packaging. After years of commuting and working in this fast-paced environment, Jay moved back to Dorset with his family to enjoy the slower pace of life on the south coast. It was at this point that he carved out time to develop the detective thrillers that had been rattling around inside his head.
He lives with his wife and two daughters on the south coast of England, and though he loved the twenty-something years he spent in and around London, and the home counties, he feels settled and at peace in his native Dorset.
In this 1920s whodunnit, private detective Henry Fleming goes to Paris to unravel the mystery surrounding The Theft of the Kingsley Ruby.
All I need from you is an email address to send it to. Here's the link you need - https://www.jaygill.net/newsletter
Jay Gill was born in Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom. At aged 18, Jay moved to London where he worked in the printing industry, specialising in pharmaceutical leaflets and packaging. After years of commuting and working in this fast-paced environment, Jay moved back to Dorset with his family to enjoy the slower pace of life on the south coast. It was at this point that he carved out time to develop the detective thrillers that had been rattling around inside his head.
He lives with his wife and two daughters on the south coast of England, and though he loved the twenty-something years he spent in and around London, and the home counties, he feels settled and at peace in his native Dorset.
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November 2, 2022
A very enjoyable book.
October 14, 2024
Pretty good whodunnit! There were enough red herrings to leave you guessing as to who the actual murderer was until the very end. These are short, quick but engrossing reads.
October 27, 2022
Lovely Read
Henry Fleming is invited to a weekend celebration at his friend, Lord Dalton. It is to celebrate the unexpected marriage of Gerald and Ida. An assortment of guests gathered at a weekend party in a country house......what could go wrong!
Murder occurs and Henry sets out to delve into the lives of all present to reveal the murderer. A gently paced mystery that I enjoyed and would recommend
Henry Fleming is invited to a weekend celebration at his friend, Lord Dalton. It is to celebrate the unexpected marriage of Gerald and Ida. An assortment of guests gathered at a weekend party in a country house......what could go wrong!
Murder occurs and Henry sets out to delve into the lives of all present to reveal the murderer. A gently paced mystery that I enjoyed and would recommend
July 22, 2025
3.5 stars
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Book 2 in the Henry Fleming Investigates was better than book 1. I suspected the guilty party, but changed my mind before the murderer was announced. This is why I don’t put a lot of effort into guessing “whodunnit”. 😂
I need to tell you what is different about this detective. He not only finds the killer, but he studies all the people around the community and often is able to counsel some of them with wise moves to improve their lives. I like him very much.
This book was about 4 hours long. And fit my summer mood in that I finished the story in one afternoon. I believe there are about 5 books in the series. I plan on finishing them all because I like this detective. I recommend this series to you.
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Book 2 in the Henry Fleming Investigates was better than book 1. I suspected the guilty party, but changed my mind before the murderer was announced. This is why I don’t put a lot of effort into guessing “whodunnit”. 😂
I need to tell you what is different about this detective. He not only finds the killer, but he studies all the people around the community and often is able to counsel some of them with wise moves to improve their lives. I like him very much.
This book was about 4 hours long. And fit my summer mood in that I finished the story in one afternoon. I believe there are about 5 books in the series. I plan on finishing them all because I like this detective. I recommend this series to you.
May 19, 2025
Gerald and Ida Langley have just gotten married and people are gathering at Watermead Manor to celebrate. This is a fairy tale match with the handsome young millionaire marrying the gorgeous young lady. The whirlwind romance is not celebrated by everyone at the manor but Henry Fleming is delighted to have been invited. He's a bit late, finishing up another case. When he arrives, almost everyone is happy to be there. Some of the unhappiness leaks out into the form of a poisoning and Henry is soon on another case.
September 30, 2022
An improvement
This book is an improvement on the first in the series. The plot works as a fair play mystery which the reader can figure out. Also, there is some character development. The dialogue is marred by anachronisms, but I would recommend overlooking the anachronisms. Recommended.
This book is an improvement on the first in the series. The plot works as a fair play mystery which the reader can figure out. Also, there is some character development. The dialogue is marred by anachronisms, but I would recommend overlooking the anachronisms. Recommended.
March 13, 2023
Great whodunit
Really enjoyed this book. Read on holiday in a day! Was gripped and wanted to find out whodunit! Really lovely to read this book and thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish! Love the characters could really imagine being there and loved how it unfolded. I have already downloaded the next and am ready to sit in my cosy place to read it!
Really enjoyed this book. Read on holiday in a day! Was gripped and wanted to find out whodunit! Really lovely to read this book and thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish! Love the characters could really imagine being there and loved how it unfolded. I have already downloaded the next and am ready to sit in my cosy place to read it!
May 26, 2024
Unputable down story
Gentlemanly way of analyzing, solving and handling murder mystery, Henry Fleming and author truly deserve praise. The story tells of the slow pace of life in 1920s all the way to whodunit at end of the story which I love to read. The story writing gives readers a soothing and relaxing feeling with no violence other than the murder. Good and nice.
Gentlemanly way of analyzing, solving and handling murder mystery, Henry Fleming and author truly deserve praise. The story tells of the slow pace of life in 1920s all the way to whodunit at end of the story which I love to read. The story writing gives readers a soothing and relaxing feeling with no violence other than the murder. Good and nice.
October 5, 2022
Enjoyable mystery
Henry Fleming is an interesting PI, his friends, advisories and killers all have secrets, but who's the killer? Good luck to finding out on your own.
I look forward to the next book!
Henry Fleming is an interesting PI, his friends, advisories and killers all have secrets, but who's the killer? Good luck to finding out on your own.
I look forward to the next book!
April 13, 2023
Having read Agatha Christie's "Death on the Nile" I was struck by the similarities. This was set in an English country house and not a ship but the plot followed the same path closely enough that I knew what was going to happen. I won't bother with the rest of the series.
October 7, 2023
A rather mild litle mystery. I felt like I'd read it before because the plot was predictable. Then -- a shocking thought! -- perhaps it was produced by AI? Nicely read, but not enticing enough for me to seek out this writer again.
August 8, 2022
Enjoyable
An enjoyable country house mystery.
I did guess the murderer but the book has an interesting set of characters and was a fun read.
An enjoyable country house mystery.
I did guess the murderer but the book has an interesting set of characters and was a fun read.
October 14, 2022
Why the invite?
Why the invite to Watermead Manor for the weekend.? Was it to visit Lord Dalton, an old friend, or was it murder?
Why the invite to Watermead Manor for the weekend.? Was it to visit Lord Dalton, an old friend, or was it murder?
October 24, 2022
Loved the plot and characters
October 31, 2022
Not as enjoyable as the last.
November 7, 2022
The best type of book to read before trying to go to sleep!
December 18, 2022
Better than the first although I sort of figured it out faster. Very Poirot-esque. All plot. Could he snyone really. But quick, old fashioned fun.
January 26, 2023
Loved this story. Although short it was so good. I love that even if they are his closest friends he still keeps and open mind..and sometimes..it is someone close to him, sad yet really good.
April 13, 2023
Another series of mystery books. Okay not the best I've read.
August 31, 2023
Audiobook, I knew who it was right away.
September 26, 2023
Feelings of Agatha Christie and Hercule Poirot
November 8, 2023
The 1920s mystery series by Jay Gill is interesting and well written. I find them too short though. I wish he developed his characters, and the crime itself more Intricately.
May 31, 2024
This was a nice short story but I did get confused a bit with all the characters but the solving of the mystery was fun.
September 8, 2024
A very nice classic mystery. I’m loving this series.
January 10, 2025
I do like this series!
April 7, 2025
Cute little romp back to the age of the flappers!!
July 31, 2025
3.5 stars. Was disappointed with the choices of the victim and the murderer, but that's more a personal preference than writing style. Overall, a light, cozy mystery.
August 5, 2025
It was ok, a book to read, if you need one.
March 25, 2024
This series is quite good - though I knew who the murderer was right away, the subplots and character development kept me reading/listening. Excellent attention to detail.
December 29, 2022
A totally captivating who done it.
As always a wonderful written book in Jay Gill's unique style.
This new series featuring Henry Fleming you can certainly feel his heart and soul has gone into them.
From the very beginning I was totally captured into this brilliant murder mystery in a more up to date Agatha Christie style of writing.
How lovely to feel captivated into a clever storyline plot and descriptive written in such a way as if everything is being performed in front of your eyes.
This has plenty of red herrings to throw your suspicions, and even though I thought I had worked out who, I was totally proved wrong in certain ways.
I would whole heartedly recommended this book and so looking forward to the next one.
As always a wonderful written book in Jay Gill's unique style.
This new series featuring Henry Fleming you can certainly feel his heart and soul has gone into them.
From the very beginning I was totally captured into this brilliant murder mystery in a more up to date Agatha Christie style of writing.
How lovely to feel captivated into a clever storyline plot and descriptive written in such a way as if everything is being performed in front of your eyes.
This has plenty of red herrings to throw your suspicions, and even though I thought I had worked out who, I was totally proved wrong in certain ways.
I would whole heartedly recommended this book and so looking forward to the next one.
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