Karen Baugh Menuhin is an American author who is well-known for writing the Heathcliff Lennox series, a collection of murder mysteries set in the 1920s. The series began with "Murder at Melrose Court," which was released in 2018. Baugh Menuhin's love for the 1920s, cozy crime, and traditional detectives is evident in her writing, with characters such as eccentric uncles, stalwart butlers, and idiosyncratic servants.
Baugh Menuhin has been an itinerant traveler her entire life, having grown up in the military and often living on RAF bases. Despite this, she preferred to be in the countryside when possible. Baugh Menuhin's love for whodunnits, art, and history is also mentioned, which is likely what drew her to write murder mysteries set in the 1920s.
Baugh Menuhin started writing in her 60s, and suddenly, the stories and characters came pouring out. She is now a bestselling author with sales of over 1 million books. Her family, including her husband, Krov, and their five grandchildren, are an essential part of her life. Baugh Menuhin and her husband live in the Cotswolds, and she is a member of various professional organizations, including the Crime Writers Association, Author's Guild, and Alliance of Independent Authors.
In addition to the Heathcliff Lennox series, Baugh Menuhin has also written the Miss Busby series, with the first book titled "Miss Busby Investigates: Murder at Little Minton." The Heathcliff Lennox series includes prequel "Heathcliff Lennox - France 1918," as well as books 1-10, with the 11th book to be announced. The series is also available in audio format, read by Sam Dewhurst-Phillips, who "acts" all the voices, making it just like listening to a radio play.