The Layton Court Mystery


Read by Anne Erickson

(4.1 stars; 18 reviews)

A Roger Sheringham mystery In a typical English country house, a murder is committed. The wealthy Victor Stanworth, who'd been playing host to a party of friends, is found dead in the library. At first it appears to be suicide, for the room was undoubtedly locked. But could there be more to the case? As one of the guests at Layton Court, gentleman sleuth Roger Sheringham begins to investigate. Many come under suspicion, but how could anyone have killed the man and gotten out of the room, leaving it all locked behind?
Note: This work contains an anti-Semitic remark, the offensiveness of which both the author and the publisher seem to be unaware.
(8 hr 0 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1: Eight O'clock in the Morning 17:48 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 2: An Interrupted Breakfast 19:14 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 3: Mr Sheringham is Puzzled 20:47 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 4: Mr Sheringham is Reluctant 17:14 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 5: Mr Sheringham Asks a Question 17:06 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 6: Four People Behave Remarkably 17:18 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 7: The Vase That Wasn’t 19:44 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 8: Mr Sheringham Becomes Startling 13:10 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 9: Mr Sheringham Sees Visions 21:31 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 10: Mrs Plant is Apprehensive 15:34 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 11: Mrs Stanworth Exchanges Glances 16:15 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 12: Hidden Chambers and What-Nots 14:01 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 13: Mr Sheringham Investigates a Footprint 18:15 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 14: Dirty Work at the Ash Pit 18:16 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 15: Mr Sheringham Amuses an Ancient Rustic 15:14 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 16: Mr. Sheringham Lectures on Neo-Platonism 15:31 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 17: Mr. Grierson Becomes Heated 17:45 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 18: What the Settee had to Tell 13:49 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 19: Mr, Sheringham Loses and Wins the Same Bet 18:56 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 20: Mrs. Plant Proves Disappointing 15:40 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 21: Mr. Sheringham is Dramatic 21:02 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 22: Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery 16:11 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 23: Mrs. Plant Talks 18:22 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 24: Mr. Sheringham is Disconcerted 13:38 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 25: The Mystery Finally Refuses to Accept Mr. Sheringham's Solution 15:49 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 26: Mr. Grierson Tries His Hand 14:31 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 27: Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark 14:07 Read by Anne Erickson
Chapter 28: What Really Did Happen 23:33 Read by Anne Erickson

Reviews

The right ending


(4 stars)

Thank you for the lovely narration. This book is a bit drawn out and without this reader, I might have skipped chapters. Oh, if only the bad people in the world would get what they deserve. Many wealthy people gather for an enjoyable few days in the country. It soon turns into a mysterious tragedy. One guest chooses to investigate on his own. His findings do keep one guessing.

Fantastic


(5 stars)

Great story, plenty of twists and turns and humor. And a terrific reader with a great pace and tone. If there are more of these stories I hope that she reads us more of them!


(5 stars)

Dragged out much in places but the reader saved the book. I feel would have been better if it was a couple hours shorter. A big thank you to Ms. Erickson.

haven't read it. probably better than a half star


(0.5 stars)