Murder at the Dolphin Hotel: A Gripping Cozy Historical Mystery
A Miss Underhay Mystery, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Alex Tregear
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By:
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Helena Dixon
About this listen
A room with a view...to murder
June 1933. Independent, young Kitty Underhay has been left in charge of her family’s hotel, The Dolphin, on the tranquil English coast. She’s expecting her days at the bustling resort to be filled with comfortable chatter with chambermaids as they polish the mahogany desks and glittering candelabras of the elegant foyer. Everything must be perfect for the arrival of a glamorous jazz singer from Chicago and a masked ball that will be the cultural highlight of the season.
But when several rooms are broken into and searched, including Kitty’s own, she quickly realizes that something out of the ordinary is afoot at the hotel. Soon, rumors are flying in the cozy town that someone is on the hunt for a stolen ruby. A ruby that Kitty’s mother may well have possessed when she herself went missing during the Great War. And when the break-ins are followed by a series of attacks and murders, including of the town’s former mayoress, it seems the perpetrator will stop at nothing to find it.
Aided by ex-army captain Matthew Bryant, the Dolphin’s new security officer, Kitty is determined to decipher this mystery and preserve not only the reputation of her hotel, but also the lives of her guests. Is there a cold-blooded killer under her own roof? And what connects the missing jewel to the mystery from Kitty’s own past?
A classic murder mystery! Fans of Agatha Christie, Elizabeth Edmondson, and T. E. Kinsey will love this whodunit.
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- Claire Kendall-Price
- 09-07-20
Sorry, Too Soppy For Me
If you like stories that contain, "She stared into his deep blue eyes", or "as she remembered his strong arms a frisson ran through her" etcetc then this is definitely for you.
We have no idea what our female protagonist looks like until quite a way in which is frustrating.
I gave up after 3 chapters, sorry, but bit soppy for me.
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- Tracey
- 13-02-24
Cosy listening
Enjoyed this thoroughly, love The era its set in, narration excellent, over all ease of listening & writing brilliant. Can’t wait for more.
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- Clare
- 16-12-20
Enjoyable 1930s mystery
Well performed and an enjoyable mystery... I think the setting is great, a hotel in the 1930s, with some interesting guests & staff. The story had pace and kept me interested and I liked that it wasn’t dark or overly girlie. A bit of humour would be welcome for me, but that’s a personal preference. Anyway, the series is off to a good start and I’m intrigued to see where it’s going... so onto number 2 next.
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- Ms O
- 10-06-23
Relaxing cozy murder mystery
Loved the narration. Really enjoyed the different voices and characterisations. Listened whilst gardening and cooking tea. Not too complicated to follow.
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- Mrs. C. Hunt
- 16-02-22
Murder at the Dolphin Hotel.
The is a lovely murder mystery, with a sweet heroine. You follow her as she finds pieces of the puzzle. Read brilliantly by Alex Tregear.
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- Miss Sal King
- 11-09-21
Amazing story, Brilliant Narration
Brilliant story, ive been hooked the whole way through. you have helped me during my Covid-Pneumonia recovery, so thank you. Amazing Narration voice, I can't wait for another :)
Thank yoy
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- Ian Bye
- 20-04-22
disappointed
poor interpretation of characters. voices were silly. heroine was portrayed as a whingy child not the manager of a hotel.
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- tim mccann
- 13-04-21
Good listen
A great listen the whole way through but have to admit I was a bit disappointed in the ending. Still worth a listen
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- Tasha
- 12-07-23
A bit simple
The story itself was a bit boring. There are no real clues for the listener/reader to suss out and overall there wasn't much of a mystery. The romance was cute but I didn't feel that much of an attachment to the main characters, especially Kitty who acts rather childish and seems to hold no specific talents or insight at all. She's really very plain (which is not necessarily a bad thing if you enjoy that sort of character). Would not recommend to people who enjoy romance that is more obvious and passionate.
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- Joy Jeffrey
- 07-06-21
Good story
An enjoyable listen, didn't get bored . I would certainly be looking for book two when I just want something simply fun and listenable.
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