Clued in Mystery Podcast

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the role that manor houses had in shaping mysteries and a few of their favorite books featuring them.
Discussed and mentioned
And Then There Were None (1939) Agatha Christie
Rebecca (1938) Daphne du Maurier
"Fall of the House of Usher" (1839) Edgar Allan Poe
The Manor House (2023) Gilly Macmillan
The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie
Crooked House (1949) Agatha Christie
The Secret at Chimneys (1925) Agatha Christie
The Seven Dials (1929) Agatha Christie
Towards Zero (1944) Agatha Christie
The Christmas Murder Game (2022) Alexandra Benedict
Crooked House (2017 movie)
Death at Morning House (2024) Maureen Johnson
Charleton House Mysteries by Kate P Adams
The Golden Spoon (2023) Jessa Maxwell
Wuthering Heights (1847) Emily Brontë
The Wife Upstairs (2021) Rachel Hawkins
The Villa (2023) Rachel Hawkins
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Brook and Sarah are joined by Jessica from the Cluedunnit Podcast to discuss Young Sherlock and Enola Holmes, and how those productions explore Sherlock's extended family.
Discussed and mentioned
Young Sherlock (2026) series
Enola Holmes (2020, 2022, 2026) films
Endeavor (2012-2023) series
Inspector Morse (1987-2000) series
Related episodes
Bonus: Young Sherlock (published July 21, 2026)
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Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries where the reader plays the role of sleuth and why these books seem to be enjoying a moment of popularity.
Discussed and mentioned
Cain's Jawbone (1934) Edward Powys Mathers
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief (2026) Gareth P. Jones
Sherlock Escape Book Series (2021-2027) various authors
Murdle: Volume 1 (2023) G.T. Karber
All This and More (2024) Peng Shepherd
Sherlock Bones series (2023-2024) Tim Collins
Mini Mystery Series (2024-2026) Marci Kay Monson
The Killer Isn’t Alice (2026) Iris Starling
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In today's episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by Jessica Brody to discuss her new fiction release How to Write a Murder and how she drew on her successful non-fiction books about writing to pen this novel.
Discussed and mentioned
How to Write a Murder (2026) Jessica Brody
The Guest List (2020) Lucy Foley
Death on the Nile (1937) Agatha Christie
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Mystery fans are familiar with quirky, unusual characters. They are often what makes a mystery or series memorable. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the appeal of these characters.
Discussed and mentioned
Flavia de Luce series by Alan Bradley
Murder at Gulls Nest (2025) Jess Kidd
Department Q (2025) Netflix series
Her Majesty the Queen Investigates series by SJ Bennett
Homemaker (2025) Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare
Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening (2025) Naomi Kuttner
Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman
The Terrarium (2026) Katie Collom
Related episodes
Paranormal Mysteries with Naomi Kuttner (June 9, 2026)
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