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  • Murder in First Class

  • A Miss Underhay Mystery, Book 8
  • Written by: Helena Dixon
  • Narrated by: Karen Cass
  • Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (9 ratings)

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Murder in First Class

Written by: Helena Dixon
Narrated by: Karen Cass
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All aboard a train bound for murder....

Kitty Underhay is looking forward to a week of long lunches and wedding planning with her husband-to-be, Captain Matthew Bryant. But the plan is derailed when he is called on to collect a former comrade-in-arms, arriving on the 15:50 from Paddington. As the train bearing Simon Travers pulls up to the platform, a piercing scream rises over the screech of its brakes. Travers is dead in his seat, a dagger in his heart.

Who gave this defenseless man a one-way ticket to the next life? And why? And could Matt’s close connection put him at risk? Only a few individuals had access to Travers’s compartment, and Kitty must find out which of these seemingly benign passengers is, in fact, a cross-country killer.

But when Kitty’s prime suspect, the travelling salesman with no merchandise, is found murdered, she is stumped - until she makes the connection between the two victims and realizes that this murderer has an even more deadly destination in mind! Can she stop them, before they strike again? Or will Kitty’s own next stop be the graveyard?

A pitch-perfect, and totally gripping, Golden-Age historical, cozy mystery! Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey, and Lee Strauss.

The Miss Underhay Mystery series was previously narrated by Alex Tregear, who is now beginning a new adventure as she trains to be an occupational therapist. 

©2022 Helena Dixon (P)2022 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

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  • Emily
  • 2022-02-19

Much better narration!

Thank you to Helena Dixon for listening to our thoughts on the last narrator! I've enjoyed Karen Cass immensely in another series and, since Alex is gone for good, Karen is a much better fit to take over for Miss Underhay. The mystery was excellent too!

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  • Pelo de bruja
  • 2022-03-20

This series has gone down the toilet

I’ve listened to the full series and I won’t be continuing. I enjoyed the first few and understand them for what they are: cozy mysteries. While there was some charm about the first few books, the series has taken a swift nosedive.

So, here’s what is stopping me from continuing with this series. 1. There is no character development among Kitty and Matt. Honestly, they barely even speak to each other in the book. The first book presented some interesting aspects: Matt’s PTSD and the fact that he’s a widower, Kitty’s missing mother and being stuck running the family business with her aging grandmother. The author seems to think that cycling these two characters through each stage of a romantic relationship is “character development.” The main characters had some palpable chemistry early on. With this book, they are engaged yet spend maybe 5 sentences talking about it. There is almost no interaction among the characters that make up the series, which was the most charming aspect. 2. The narration is terrible. The narration is so sedate that I found myself having to rewind multiple times. The whole book is read with the same tone, the same speed and almost the same voice for each character. Maybe I should sign up to become an audio narrator if all it takes is sounding like you opened up a dictionary and started reading. 3. The stores have become so formulaic. Here is what happens in every story: there’s a murder and Kitty inserts herself into the investigation. An annoying side character named Mrs. Craven shows up during the investigation and insets herself as well. The investigation ensues. Kitty complains about her “independence.” Kitty ends up in peril and needs to be rescued by Matt (for someone who is so “independent” she always manages to end up as the damsel in distress in each book). The investigation finishes and the next step of a romantic relationship is introduced (he’s asked her to be his girlfriend, she’s been introduced to his parents, he’s asked her to marry him, they’ve finally set a date. I’m sure you get the idea). That’s the formula for these books. The next one hasn’t come out yet but I’m pretty sure I already know what happens (maybe it’ll be called Murder at the Chapel?). I won’t find out for sure though because I won’t be continuing with the series.

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  • Tbone McCoy
  • 2022-02-25

Pass

I needed a murder mystery for pure escapism but I erred in selection this series. The reviews and synopsis sounded great but after finishing it (I almost returned it but stuck with it because I wanted to write a review) I found it riddled with stereotypes of the British, annoying characters, unnecessary plot twists that don't add anything to the story and a surprising set of heroes that are unfamiliar with dogs. So one stereotype that the British love dogs was laid to rest. The narrator was awful - she fails in trying to speak for the fiancé officer of the heroine. Needless to say I will not follow this series.

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  • Stacey R. Gibbs
  • 2023-08-08

Not enjoying with this narrator

I really love this series, however, this narrator ruined the story for me. I didn’t continue with the book and won’t with the series either, sadly.

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  • Lisa Rose
  • 2023-05-12

Love Miss Underhay!

I would recommend this to anyone that loves historical fiction and mysteries and empower her themes!

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  • Myriad
  • 2023-03-16

Light listen & Good Narration

Appreciate the descriptions and plots for a light listen. Love Karen (if we can't have Alex) narrating, but have to continually remind myself which series I am listening to!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2023-02-24

Very good narrator

I really enjoyed Karen Cass, I love the way she uses her voice for Matt.
I am looking forward for more of the stories!

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  • Danielle Kent
  • 2023-01-05

Mrs. Cravin Has Got To Go!!

Mrs. Cravin is the most irritating character, why on earth she has been dragged into so many of these novels is beyond me. Her arrogance is not something to be enjoyed and is not amusing in any way. Please, please, kill off this character, or marry her away, or have her move to India, just get her out of these stories!

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  • tea
  • 2022-10-02

I can't get over the bad grammar and flat emotions

The story is not bad, but I just can't get over the author's grammar errors. Is there no editor to retail priced books? It is disgraceful.
The storyline is good. The emotions between the characters is non existent, might as well have left them to be friends. And not just romantic emotions, all characters show no emotions. Not a series that I would recommend. I will also not purchase future books, but if I've got nothing in the queue, I would look for the sequel in the library archives, where it won't cost me a credit.

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  • Collective Scribbler
  • 2022-09-15

Cute and cosy

I love the stories of Kitty Underhay. A feel good cosy mystery that keeps you wondering who did it. I struggled a bit with the new voice actor but soon got into it again.

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