THE LAVENDER HOUSE AFFAIR: A MYSTERY NOVEL

THE LAVENDER HOUSE AFFAIR: A MYSTERY NOVEL

A summer weekend at Lavender House was meant to bring the Ashworth family together. Instead, it ends in murder. When Lord Edmund Ashworth—wealthy, ruthless, and deeply feared—is found dead behind the locked door of his study, the crime appears impossible. Poisoned by his own brandy, Edmund leaves behind a house full of suspects, each with something to hide. His wife. His children. His business partner. His closest friend. Even his private secretary. Called to investigate, Inspector Grace Hartley of Scotland Yard arrives at Lavender House to uncover a web of family scandals, financial betrayals, and forbidden love. As the evidence mounts, Hartley realizes that Lord Edmund’s greatest crime may not have been his murder—but the cruelty that made it inevitable. The Lavender House Affair is a classic locked-room mystery set in a grand English country estate, blending atmospheric suspense, richly drawn characters, and a morally complex resolution that will keep readers guessing until the final revelation. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, golden-age mysteries, and traditional whodunits with emotional depth.