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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. Helle & Death is his first novel for adults. Find him on Twitter @OskarCoxJensen.
A love letter to the classic Country House murder mystery ... if Agatha Christie had written The Big Chill it would have been very much like this -- J.M. Hall, author of A SPOONFUL OF MURDER A brilliant update on the traditional country house murder. Oskar Jensen has a wonderfully descriptive style, pin-point accurate and loaded with atmosphere. If this is the start of Scandi-Cosy, I'm all for it -- Ian Moore, author of DEATH AND CROISSANTS Oskar Jensen is a sparkling new voice in crime fiction. Loved it -- S.J. Bennett, author of THE WINDSOR KNOT A wonderful mix of golden age tributes, scandi not-so-noir, puzzling mystery, and a study of the sort of friendships that linger across the years, often against the odds... A belter of a book, and I'm already anxiously awaiting the sequel -- Katy Watson, author of THE THREE DAHLIAS A glittering jewel in the crown of modern country house mysteries. We must have more of Torben Helle! Truly excellent -- Marion Todd, author of OLD BONES LIE A clever, elegant mystery in the Golden Age tradition, though it's set in the present day. Nods to my favourite fictional sleuth of the era made it even more special -- Leonora Nattrass, author of BLUE WATER A highbrow cosy that takes a playful approach to the tropes and fetishes of the genre while effortlessly twisting the reader in circles. A hugely accomplished fiction debut -- Eva Dolan, author of LONG WAY HOME A brilliantly clever murder mystery with an alluring cast and fiendish puzzle at its heart. Perfect for fans of the country house whodunnit looking for a contemporary take on a classic tale -- Philippa East, author of LITTLE WHITE LIES Cunningly clever. I defy you to guess whodunnit. Golden age mystery -- Tina Baker, author of CALL ME MUMMY As cunning as Christie, as elegant as Sayers, with a dash of Donna Tartt thrown in for good measure. Helle & Death is not only a fiendishly clever mystery on par with the best the Golden Age has to offer, but a deft character study in the complex entanglements of old friendships. Witty, erudite, funny, and wonderfully well-written, I am in awe of what Oskar Jensen has achieved with this book -- William Hussey, author of KILLING JERICHO A clever and funny country house murder... brilliant -- J.B. Mylet, author of THE HOMES Super tight plotting with a great cast of characters and wonderful Sorkin-esque dialogue. Huge recommendation for fans of Agatha Christie and Rian Johnson -- Tariq Ashkanani, author of WELCOME TO COOPER A charmingly quirky protagonist, a bleakly vivid setting, and a cleverly plotted country house murder make for a brilliant read! Helle and Death is a beautifully written tribute to the golden age classics -- Guy Morpuss, author of FIVE MINDS Full of skulduggery and humour and with a denouement that will take you by surprise... a refreshingly modern take on the classic country house murder mystery and will no doubt provide a fresh fix for lovers of golden age crime -- Anita Frank, author of THE LOST ONES Agatha Christie meets Friends Reunited... Witty and pithy, this murder mystery has all the classic elements of a country house caper. A lot of fun! -- Jo Furniss, author of DEAD MILE
