A Game of Hearts

At Wealdon Lodge, a country house weekend of sport, poker, and polished hospitality turns deadly when a quarrel ends in a death in the mist, drawing the Belgian Detective and his loyal companion into a web of jealousy, rivalry, gambling tensions, and carefully managed appearances where each conversation feels like a wager and betrayal waits for the final hand; inspired by historical crime of its era while remaining entirely fictional, A Game of Hearts is an original Golden Age–style mystery of pride, deception, and the dangerous moment when competition becomes motive. FOR LISTENERS This is an original Golden Age–style mystery presented as a respectful homage to classic detective fiction. All characters and events in this story are fictional. No affiliation, endorsement, or official connection is implied. QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTS In a house full of competition, what turns resentment into murder first: humiliation, money, or wounded pride? SUPPORT & LISTENING OPTIONS Patreon (ad-free episodes, early access, bonus content – tiers from $2.99/month) Buy Me a Coffee (one-time support) PayPal (one-time tip) Spotify (follow the show) CHILDREN’S BOOK (Amazon) Sherlock Paws and the Diamond of the Nile CREDITS Written by Nocturnal Tales. Narrated by Nocturnal Tales. TAGS / KEYWORDS golden age mystery audiobook, country house mystery, card game murder mystery, gambling suspense fiction, jealousy and rivalry thriller, british detective fiction audio, misty lane murder case, period crime mystery, psychological whodunit, closed-circle suspects, classic-style deduction, historical-inspired crime fiction, manor house intrigue, full-length mystery audiobook, betrayal mystery drama