London: Century / Mysterious Press, (1990) dj. Hardcover first edition - A novel which is both a spoof and a celebration of country-house murder mysteries - "a delightfully thrilling romp through cozy, bloodstained drawing rooms." Madingley Grange is the perfect nest for widowed Maude Maberley. but with Aunt Maude safely out the of the way it also is the perfect setting for murder mystery weekend organized by her nephew and niece for then paying guests. 290 pp. ISBN: 0-712636684.