Murder at the Juice Joint

Last Friday after a few months of planning it was my Murder Mystery night set in a Chicago Speakeasy in the 1920s and as you can see by the pics it was amazing. The 20s have been my favourite decade since reading The Great Gatsby when I was a teenager and then at uni I got to study it as part of American history. I just love the glamour, the drama, the decadence, the whole feel of it and was unbelievably excited to finally be able to wear strong make-up and go out in a feather boa and headband. Jim and Clare Mansell were in attendance, Clare's blog can be found at http://mansellcyprus.blogspot.com

There were 73 guests and all bar one dressed up for the occasion and everyone looked amazing. I was so impressed with the effort they made and was considering asking Amazon for a commission for the money they must have made. I was also impressed with how much everyone got into character, people were shouting and fighting and flirting and a handful even did an American accent.

Notorious Nick, a mob boss was murdered by the Police Chief but only 2 people (not including the Police Chief) solved the murder. One because she thought it would be the police and there were only 2 characters so she guessed and the other one because he bribed me with alcohol and I gave him a clue, only a clue, not the answer. I also gave this clue to the guy playing the PI but he dismissed it saying it couldn't be him as the murderer is a girl. And this guy is a real life policeman!!!!!

An amazing night was had by all and I am very touched by the texts, facebook messages, emails, phone calls and notes to say thanks. I have organised a lot of events in the past but never has one felt more appreciated. The problem is now that people keep asking when I'm doing the next one and it's even been suggested that I join the Mess committee - yikes that wasn't the plan I just wanted to wear a feather boa and walk round with a gun and cigarette holder.