Overview

A dead art historian. Cold War skulduggery. A reluctant Danish sleuth. And an extremely hungry dog. Dame Charlotte Lazerton - eminent art historian and mentor of Danish academic Torben Helle - is dead. And to make things worse, she was found partially eaten by her Irish wolfhound, Mortimer. While the police believe that she died of natural causes, Torben becomes convinced that Charlotte was murdered, although as usual no-one pays any attention to him. That is, until he gains the confidence of a policeman who has watched too many Nordic Noir television shows, and is ready to listen to any Scandinavian in a fetching woolly jumper. Aided by his old friend Leyla, Torben soon realises that there are plenty of people who might have wanted Dame Charlotte dead, from her competitors for a prestigious academic presidency, to old enemies from her time in intelligence during the Cold War. One thing is for sure: Torben Helle is woefully unqualified to catch a killer, and the killer knows it... This witty murder mystery puts a modern spin on the classic Golden Age whodunnit. A must-read for fans of Tom Hindle, Richard Osman and Janice Hallett.

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Another delightfully mischievous whodunnit from the author of Helle and Death * the i weekend * One to be enjoyed * Belfast Telegraph * Will find favour with Conan Doyle fans thanks to Jensen's bravura plotting and satisfying conclusion * The Crack * Downbeat and funny at the same time. Oskar Jensen's writing is a delightful mix of classic crime fiction and Robert Galbraith's Cormoran Strike -- Ian Moore, author of DEATH AND CROISSANTS Witty, compelling and what an intriguing fiendish murder -- J.M. Hall, author of A SPOONFUL OF MURDER Rogues, rascals and an oversized dog - Helle's Hound has it all. The most delicious murder I've read all year -- Marion Todd, author of OLD BONES LIE A triumphant return for Torben! Both his sleuthing and his relationship with Leyla have gone from strength to strength since the fateful death in book one, and I thoroughly enjoyed his musings. Charming and fun -- Sam Holland, author of THE ECHO MAN A brilliantly entertaining murder mystery with a fiendishly fun puzzle and characters I completely fell for. I'm quickly becoming a firm fan of the Torben Helle series -- Philippa East, author of LITTLE WHITE LIES Oskar Jensen masterfully blends wit and suspense in Helle's Hound, delivering a modern homage to the Golden Age whodunnit. A must-read for fans of classic crime fiction -- Joanna Wallace, author of YOU'D LOOK BETTER AS A GHOST Deeply satisfying, clever and very funny -- Kate Griffin, author of KITTY PECK AND THE MUSIC HALL MURDERS Another rollicking and masterfully crafted tale by Oskar Jensen. Blending elements of a classic golden-age mystery with the intensity of a contemporary thriller, the story is skillfully laced with sharp humour and Jensen's signature wit. While I thoroughly enjoyed Torben's first case, this latest instalment elevates the series to new heights -- Chris Frost, author of THE KILLER'S CHRISTMAS LIST A charming and witty murder mystery with a wonderfully eccentric protagonist and an ingenious solution! An excellent return for the unlikely sleuth Torben Helle -- Guy Morpuss, author of FIVE MINDS A charming, tasty and fiendishly clever mystery -- Simon Van Der Velde, author of THE SILENT BROTHER

'Combines classic country house murder mystery with an ensemble comedy caper in a glorious debut' - Sunday Express 'Nicely done, with some entertaining asides about the nature of detective fiction: recommended reading for a long winter night' - Guardian 'A solid gold revival of the golden age whodunnit, with a delicious Danish twist' - Janice Hallett 'A love letter to the classic country house murder mystery' - J.M. Hall

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Oskar Jensen is an author and academic. He researches songs at Newcastle University, and has written scholarly tomes on Napoleon, ballad-singing, and most recently the London streets, with 2022's Vagabonds. He is a BBC New Generation Thinker, appearing frequently on Radios 3 and 4, as well as showing up in the New Statesman, on Who Do You Think You Are?, and as historical advisor for 2018's Vanity Fair and a forthcoming major motion picture. His debut adult novel, Helle and Death, was published in 2023.

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