Tokybook fam, dust off your gloves, straighten your cloche hat, and prepare your best polite gasp—because Murder at the English Manor (Miss Underhay Mystery, Book 20) by Helena Dixon is here to serve champagne, charm, and murder with a smile. 
Here’s your tea-sipping, typo-free, delightfully British audiobook review of a cozy historical whodunnit that feels like if Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie had a very tidy, very deadly baby.
Murder at the English Manor – One Glamorous Party, Two Dead Bodies, and More Red Herrings Than a Village Fish Market 
OKAY LISTEN—
By Book 20, Kitty Underhay has seen it all.
But this time, it’s personal—or at least posh.
Because nothing ruins an engagement celebration like a murder before breakfast.
Kitty Underhay: Polite, Perceptive, and Perfectly Unbothered by Bodies
Kitty is:
– Classy
– Clever
– Calm under pressure (including dead maid found during a dog walk kind of pressure)
She’s not a reckless sleuth.
She’s methodical, thoughtful, and relentlessly curious.
Think: if Nancy Drew grew up drinking Earl Grey and navigating manor politics.
With her adorable dog Bertie at her side and her ever-dashing fiancé Matt in tow, Kitty once again proves that murder is no match for manners.
The Setting: Markham Hall—Gilded, Gorgeous, and Hiding All the Drama
This book nails the country manor vibe.
We get:
– Whispering servants
– Glittering jewels
– The slow unraveling of upper-crust respectability
– Secret lovers, shifting alibis, and a missing sapphire bracelet to top it all off
If you love one-location mysteries with a cast of motive-heavy suspects?
Markham Hall is your new favorite crime scene. 
The Mystery: Clean, Clued, and Satisfyingly Tricky
We start with:
– Dead maid 
– Broken safe
– Another body in the lake??? Double check.
Helena Dixon crafts a tight, classic-style mystery full of red herrings, subtle clues, and character motives that twist just when you think you’ve solved it.
Best of all?
It’s clever, not gory.
So if you’re more Poirot than procedural, this is cozy crime perfection.
Kitty & Matt: Sleuthing Soulmates
Their dynamic is:
– Wholesome
– Witty
– More “let’s solve this” than “let’s swoon,” but with real affection simmering underneath
They’re a dream team.
And honestly?
Seeing a romantic couple work together without unnecessary drama?
So refreshing.
Audiobook Vibes – Karen Cass Delivers Elegance and Edge
Karen Cass is flawless.
She gives Kitty a crisp intelligence, keeps the pace brisk, and makes even the shadiest of maids sound delightful.
Her performance balances:
– Charm 
– Suspense 
– And just enough drama 
It’s an absolute joy to listen to.
Like a warm scone with a razor hidden inside.
Final Verdict – Murder Never Looked So Polished
Murder at the English Manor is:
– 
Comforting but clever
– 
Classic but never predictable
– Murderous, but make it tasteful
If you:
– Love golden age-style mysteries
– Crave tea and tension in equal measure
– Want a non-gory, character-driven whodunnit
– Are addicted to British cozies with dogs and dinner jackets
Then Kitty Underhay is your new best friend.
Sorry for the politeness—I was raised by cozy mysteries. Tokybook fam, Murder at the English Manor is exactly the kind of murder you’ll want to curl up with on a rainy afternoon.
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