{"title":"Books by Beth Cowan-Erskine","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781529370997","title":"Loch Down Abbey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A sharp and absolutely hilarious spoof of the country house murder mystery... The whodunnit is a fun one... Such a fantastic read. I laughed out loud reading this many times, never more so than at the very end of the epilogue. Terrific stuff' \u003c\/b\u003eReader review \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's the 1930s and a mysterious illness is spreading over Scotland. But the noble and ancient family of \u003cb\u003eInverkillen\u003c\/b\u003e, residents of \u003cb\u003eLoch Down Abbey\u003c\/b\u003e, are much more concerned with dwindling toilet roll supplies and who will look after the children now that Nanny has regretfully (and most inconveniently) departed this life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThen Lord Inverkillen, Earl and head of the family, is found dead in mysterious circumstances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe inspector declares it an accident but \u003cb\u003eMrs MacBain\u003c\/b\u003e, the head housekeeper, isn't so convinced. As no one is allowed in or out because of the illness, the residents of the house - both upstairs and downstairs - are the only suspects. With the Earl's own family too busy doing what can only be described as nothing, she decides to do some digging - in between chores, of course - and in doing so uncovers a whole host of long-hidden secrets, lies and betrayals that will alter the dynamics of the household for ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman's \u003ci\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLoch Down Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e is a playful, humorous mystery that will keep you glued to the page!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders love Loch Down Abbey!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThink \u003ci\u003eDowntown Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e and upstairs and downstairs then think Poirot\u003c\/b\u003e... an entertaining read that \u003cb\u003egripped me right to the end\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader review \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eBrilliant fun! Set in beautiful Scotland in the 1930s\u003c\/b\u003e... The wit and humour are \u003cb\u003elaugh out loud delightful\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader review \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThis was such a fun read!\u003c\/b\u003e... Like a mashup of \u003ci\u003eGosford Park\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e, a mystery... I loved it... \u003cb\u003eSuper fun and enjoyable read\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader review \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eTransports us to 1930s, on a Scottish estate\u003c\/b\u003e... an extremely enjoyable and humorous fantastic read... \u003cb\u003eI enjoyed the \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e feeling to it\u003c\/b\u003e... A great, fun read' Reader review \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eLoved this book!\u003c\/b\u003e Crazy family, intriguing mystery and lovely Scottish setting' Reader review \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A fun, gripping read full of wit, humour, and strong characters... I highly recommend you give \u003ci\u003eLoch Down Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e a read... you won't regret it!' Reader review \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'What an absolute joy this book is! I loved it so much!' Reader review \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'What a delight of a book! Full of humour, well drawn characters and a family with issues. Not forgetting a mysterious death' Reader review \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204730585266,"sku":"9781529370997","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781529370997_0998a4fe-02d8-4968-93f5-33c2e4b1e1be.jpg?v=1786023283"},{"product_id":"9781399739313","title":"Only Murders in the Abbey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Mrs MacBain, thank god it's you.' Without another word, he grabbed her arm and pulled her into the room, locking the door behind them. Mrs MacBain turned around, clearly offended at being manhandled, but then gasped, 'Is that blood?'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoch Down Abbey\u003c\/b\u003e is full of guests for a Highland Ball. Including several uninvited members of the Inverkillen clan, the Abbey's former residents. Housekeeper \u003cb\u003eMrs MacBain\u003c\/b\u003e thinks her biggest challenge will be finding suitable rooms for everyone and keeping the peace at cocktail hour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUntil the morning after the ball, when one of the guests is discovered inside the Abbey's library - as dead as a doornail.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Who would have had motive to want them dead? And how did they manage to commit their crime and escape while keeping the door locked from the inside?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With an Abbey full of suspects and secrets, it is down to Mrs MacBain to catch the killer before they strike again...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54926469824885,"sku":"9781399739313","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781399739313_951f0e7a-0dac-4b7a-a1e6-536ac8ff8afd.jpg?v=1786019868"},{"product_id":"loch-down-abbey-3","title":"Loch Down Abbey 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders love the Loch Down Abbey series! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA sharp and absolutely hilarious spoof of the country house murder mystery\u003c\/b\u003e... The whodunnit is a fun one... Such a fantastic read. I laughed out loud reading this many times, never more so than at the very end of the epilogue. \u003cb\u003eTerrific stuff\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThink \u003ci\u003eDowntown Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e and upstairs and downstairs then think Poirot\u003c\/b\u003e... an entertaining read that gripped me right to the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eBrilliant fun! Set in beautiful Scotland in the 1930s\u003c\/b\u003e... The wit and humour are laugh out loud delightful' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThis was such a fun read!\u003c\/b\u003e... Like a mashup of \u003ci\u003eGosford Park\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e, a mystery... I loved it... \u003cb\u003eSuper fun and enjoyable read\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eTransports us to 1930s, on a Scottish estate\u003c\/b\u003e... an extremely enjoyable and humorous fantastic read... I enjoyed the \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey \u003c\/i\u003efeeling to it... A great, fun read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eLoved this book!\u003c\/b\u003e Crazy family, intriguing mystery and lovely Scottish setting' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eWonderful read and a great whodunnit with all the intriguing clues and red herrings\u003c\/b\u003e... I highly recommend this as a great read if you're looking for a murder mystery, a bit of humour and an escape' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThis cosy crime novel will keep readers on their toes\u003c\/b\u003e... It's both a lot of fun to read and to try and work out the culprit' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57503741084021,"sku":"9781399754163","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-beth-cowan-erskine.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}