Death by Diamond

More Art Deco antics in Kelly Mason's 5th mystery featuring stylish young sleuth Lady Ellen. I've become hugely fond of the main characters in this series and voicing them: Ellen herself; young Lottie, who is having elecution lessons and losing her Cockney accent (quite a fiddle to do this gradually), Ernest Hamilton, and of course the curmudgeonly Inspector Stone.

Back at Ashcombe Hall, Ellen's peace is shattered this time when a notorious thief is found dead on the neighbouring Worthington estate, having tried to steal some diamonds that are rumoured to be cursed. Moreover, a plane crashes on her land, piloted by the rakish Duke of Loxborough, masquerading under a pseudonym, and competing with Captain Hamilton for her affections. Though she'd much rather leave the matter to the police, yet again Ellen is drawn reluctantly into the investigation... Listen here on Audible.