Bective writer busy with murder weekend and new mystery publishing
'Supper for Six' turns into deadly dinner party
"The mystery of Bruton Square has never been solved. On that infamous night in 1977, six strangers were invited for dinner at Lady Sybil Anderson's Mayfair apartment. Only five made it out alive. Welcome to 'Supper for Six', the true crime podcast. I'm your host, Felix. Together, we'll uncover what really happened that night . . . Let's dig in."
Bective author Fiona Sharlock is next month publishing another immersive murder mystery, this time, told through the lens of a podcast. When Lady Anderson invites five guests, including well-loved, maverick detective Elizabeth Chalice, from previous work 'Twelve Motives for Murder', to her apartment in Bruton Square, Mayfair, none of the guests know why they have been summoned. And it isn't long before dinner turns deadly.
'Supper for Six' is described as immersive and incredibly entertaining. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Agatha Christie, who can join Elizabeth Chalice and Felix Caerphilly on their quest to get to the bottom of this rather deadly dinner party.
Sherlock is a writer and PR consultant from Bective, Navan. A weekly columnist for the Sunday Independent, the Irish Writer's Centre selected her as part of the Evolution 2022 programme, and she was the 2021 Meath writer-in-residence.
She completed an Master of Studies in Creative Writing at Cambridge University, working on an immersive biography of Irish writer Mary Lavin. She also runs a murder mystery games business, selling over 100,000 printable kits and has created events for several A-list celebrities. She has written for the Telegraph, The Guardian, BBC News, The Sunday Times, The Irish Times, Newstalk, and RTE.
Her third novel, Supper for Six, will be published on Thursday 19th October.
Among her upcoming events is 'Murder in Assigh', a whodunnit Christmas dinner set against the backdrop of Bellinter House, on Friday 1st December.
“I’m thrilled to host this very special event in Meath for would-be detectives and those looking for a really memorable experience this festive season," she says. "Since winning the Best Online Business Award at last year’s Meath Business and Tourism Awards, I was inspired to create a Meath-based event to bring an immersive mystery experience to locals and businesses. It’s a joy to create work that will be enjoyed in the area where it’s set."
This is the first live mystery dinner event the Bective writer will host. Her games have already been a hit at the Hinterland Festival, Dublin Book Festival and Cork Book Festival and played over 100,000 times worldwide; in unusual settings from private yachts, A-list celebrity weddings to Las Vegas casinos.
With festivities kicking off at 5.30pm and continuing until 2am, Murder at Bellinter House comprises an immersive actor-led mystery game hosted by Sherlock; all game materials; the opportunity to nominate a team member to participate in the events while everyone else plays detective; a welcome glass of prosecco; a three-course meal; DJ and dancing until the early hours.