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Murder at the Grand Hotel
Isabella Bassett
Mystery / Historical Cozy Mystery / 1920s
Synopsis
The 1920s Riviera glitters with champagne, jazz, and secrets. When a guest turns up dead at the Grand Hotel, the sharp-witted Lady Caroline finds herself in the middle of a case where everyone has something to hide. The first Lady Caroline Murder Mystery is a charming, clever cozy that pairs period glamour with a genuinely satisfying puzzle.
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Isabella Bassett
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Discussion
Bring these to the table
Prompt 01 · Murder at the Grand Hotel
“What makes the 1920s setting such a natural home for a murder mystery?”
Prompt 02 · Murder at the Grand Hotel
“How does Lady Caroline differ from the classic gentleman-detective?”
Prompt 03 · Murder at the Grand Hotel
“Which suspect did you wrongly settle on, and what misled you?”
Prompt 04 · Murder at the Grand Hotel
“How does the 'cozy' style change the emotional experience of a murder story?”
Prompt 05 · Murder at the Grand Hotel
“What did the hotel's high society hide beneath its polish?”