Audiobook Review: Murder at Glenloch Hill by Clara McKenna

Murder at Glenloch Hill
Author: Clara McKenna
Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman
Series: Stella and Lyndy (Book 6)
Publication: Recorded Books (November 26, 2024)
Length: 8 hours and 30 minutes

Description: 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?

My Thoughts: 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. 

I bought this one November 29, 2024. You can buy your copy here.