Heirs and Assigns

Written by Marjorie Eccles

Narrated by Gordon Griffin

November, 1928. Family and friends have gathered at the Shropshire country home of Penrose Llewellyn to celebrate the retired wealthy businessman's 60th birthday. But the morning after what should have been a convivial supper party, their host is found dead in his bed – and the circumstances look decidedly suspicious. As he questions the victim's nearest and dearest, DI Reardon discovers there are several long standing secrets lurking amongst the Llewellyn clan – and he is convinced that not everyone is telling him the truth, or at least not the whole truth. Those who stand to inherit most from Pen Llewellyn's will – if it can be found – are under the strongest suspicion, and among them hides a ruthless killer.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Soundings
• Release date: Aug 1, 2016
• ISBN: 9781407959528

Marjorie Eccles

Marjorie Eccles was born in Yorkshire and spent much of her childhood there and on the Northumbrian coast. The author of more than twenty books and short stories, she is the recipient of the Agatha Christie Short Story Styles Award. Her books featuring police detective Gil Mayo were adapted for the BBC. Eccles lives in Hertfordshire.

Reviews for Heirs and Assigns

[Laura Benedict · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A solid, traditional mystery set in England between the wars. Enjoyed the great house settings and the family intrigue. The relationship between the inspector, Reardon, and his wife is refreshingly respectful and thoughtful. His partner, Gilmore, gets plenty of solo page time, which is also pleasantly unusual in the genre. Enjoyable overall.