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The Midwinter Murder
(2026)(The seventh book in the 1920s Murder Mystery series)
A novel by Anna Sayburn Lane
It's deep midwinter, but Marjorie Swallow isn't going home for Christmas.
In Ashwick Castle, Lord Ashwick lies dead — murdered in his study on Midwinter Eve. The police have arrested Marjorie’s best friend’s cousin, certain they have their man. But Marjorie is sure they're wrong.
Boarding the Flying Scotsman to Northumberland, Marjorie finds a castle on the edge of the north sea steeped in secrets: hidden passages, restless ghosts, and a forbidden love affair. With snow falling and time running out, Marjorie must use all her wit and nerve to catch a killer — before an innocent man hangs for a crime he didn't commit.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Golden Age detective fiction, The Midwinter Murder is the seventh gripping case for irresistible sleuth Marjorie Swallow.
FAQs:
What is The Midwinter Murder?
The Midwinter Murder is a cozy historical Christmas mystery. It’s part of the 1920s Murder Mystery series featuring lady detective Marjorie Swallow.
What’s it about?
The plot centres around the murder of Lord Ashwick, Earl of Embleton, who is found dead on Midwinter Eve, murdered in his study. As Marjorie investigates, she uncovers family feuds, a hidden love affair, secret passages, a disputed will, and more.
Where’s it set?
The Midwinter Murder is set in the fictional Ashwick Castle in Northumberland, in the far north of England on the North Sea coast. Ashwick Castle is based on the real castles of the region, including Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle.
When is it set?
December 1925, just before Christmas.
Do I need to have read the rest of the series?
All of the Marjorie Swallow 1920s Murder Mysteries can be read as stand-alone mysteries. They feature the same duo of detectives: Marjorie, a working-class girl from London and her wealthy American boss, Mrs Jameson.
Who is the author?
Anna Sayburn Lane is the author of 11 thrillers and mysteries, and of award-winning short stories and journalism. She lives by the seaside on the south coast of Britain, and enjoys writing, walking, gardening and swimming in the sea.
Genre: Historical Mystery
In Ashwick Castle, Lord Ashwick lies dead — murdered in his study on Midwinter Eve. The police have arrested Marjorie’s best friend’s cousin, certain they have their man. But Marjorie is sure they're wrong.
Boarding the Flying Scotsman to Northumberland, Marjorie finds a castle on the edge of the north sea steeped in secrets: hidden passages, restless ghosts, and a forbidden love affair. With snow falling and time running out, Marjorie must use all her wit and nerve to catch a killer — before an innocent man hangs for a crime he didn't commit.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Golden Age detective fiction, The Midwinter Murder is the seventh gripping case for irresistible sleuth Marjorie Swallow.
FAQs:
What is The Midwinter Murder?
The Midwinter Murder is a cozy historical Christmas mystery. It’s part of the 1920s Murder Mystery series featuring lady detective Marjorie Swallow.
What’s it about?
The plot centres around the murder of Lord Ashwick, Earl of Embleton, who is found dead on Midwinter Eve, murdered in his study. As Marjorie investigates, she uncovers family feuds, a hidden love affair, secret passages, a disputed will, and more.
Where’s it set?
The Midwinter Murder is set in the fictional Ashwick Castle in Northumberland, in the far north of England on the North Sea coast. Ashwick Castle is based on the real castles of the region, including Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle.
When is it set?
December 1925, just before Christmas.
Do I need to have read the rest of the series?
All of the Marjorie Swallow 1920s Murder Mysteries can be read as stand-alone mysteries. They feature the same duo of detectives: Marjorie, a working-class girl from London and her wealthy American boss, Mrs Jameson.
Who is the author?
Anna Sayburn Lane is the author of 11 thrillers and mysteries, and of award-winning short stories and journalism. She lives by the seaside on the south coast of Britain, and enjoys writing, walking, gardening and swimming in the sea.
Genre: Historical Mystery
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