Join architectural historian and raconteur Curt DiCamillo for an illustrated madcap tour of murder mysteries set in the English country house. The country house murder mystery is a uniquely British creation. From its 19th-century literary roots to today’s movies, television programs, and even board games, the genre has become a staple of British pop culture and an international phenomenon. The setting could not be more enticing: a weekend at a lovely, civilized stately home in the countryside, complete with book-lined libraries, secret passages, impressive art collections, and, of course, murder! Experience the adventures of Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Inspector Barnaby of Midsomer Murders, and many more crime-solving fictional characters as Curt DiCamillo takes us on a delightful romp through luscious country houses, gorgeous landscapes, and decorous backdrops, brought to life through literature and film.

Curt DiCamillo is American Ancestors' Curator of Fine Art. As part of the Education team, he curates American Ancestors' large art collection, lectures around the world, and hosts the celebrated American Ancestors Art & Architecture webinar series.