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Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #20
The Big Fiddle
When a man is found dead, and his carer, a good-time girl, is suspected of his murder, Detective Inspector Angel is drawn into an intricate web of family lies and deceit. The dead man’s daughter is hiding something, and his granddaughter seems incapable of telling anyone the truth. The pressure is on for Angel to unravel the mystery and identify the killer before another body is found. This is the 20th in the highly successful Inspector Angel series.
- GenresMystery
320 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
About the author
Roger Silverwood
68 books87 followersThe Yorkshire author writes crime stories about Detective Inspector Michael Angel who lives a fairly happy existence with his wife Mary in the town of Bromersley in South Yorkshire.
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June 7, 2021
Another Cozy Mystery
If you like a cozy mystery then this is a series you will enjoy. The plot was engaging as well as the characters. The main characters have evolved in a good way.
If you like a cozy mystery then this is a series you will enjoy. The plot was engaging as well as the characters. The main characters have evolved in a good way.
November 15, 2021
AN ISSUE WITH DNA
At one point in the story, there is mention that a psycho is often infertile and unable to provide DNA. WRONG! DNA may be traced in the sperm of both fertile AND infertile men.
At one point in the story, there is mention that a psycho is often infertile and unable to provide DNA. WRONG! DNA may be traced in the sperm of both fertile AND infertile men.
February 22, 2021
On the plus side, this is a quick easy read and those who have enjoyed Silverwood's previous novels will find 'more of the same' in this installment.
In some places, the story felt almost rushed and "The Big Fiddle" missed a number of opportunities to put flesh on the main characters and make the most of the plot (and various side plots). I really did not connect with the major players in this novel and the resolution was 'too easy'.
Overall, this book lacked substance and is one of those crime novels that is instantly forgettable (and was not all that enjoyable in the moment).
It's 2.5 stars rounded up mostly because giving it 2 stars would be a bit mean and I'm fairly certain that Silverwood tried hard to create a novel that readers would enjoy.
In some places, the story felt almost rushed and "The Big Fiddle" missed a number of opportunities to put flesh on the main characters and make the most of the plot (and various side plots). I really did not connect with the major players in this novel and the resolution was 'too easy'.
Overall, this book lacked substance and is one of those crime novels that is instantly forgettable (and was not all that enjoyable in the moment).
It's 2.5 stars rounded up mostly because giving it 2 stars would be a bit mean and I'm fairly certain that Silverwood tried hard to create a novel that readers would enjoy.
February 10, 2025
This is the 20th book in the Det Michael Angel series. The series is pretty good but in places there are exceedingly long descriptions of rather basic things. Also, apparently the central character arrives at work at 8.28am every single day! There's also a very strange description for whenever anyone puts down their phone at the end of a conversation. Apparently the phone is put back in its 'holster'! Since when did a phone have a holster?
Despite that, it was a very quick book, of 311 pages, to read.
Despite that, it was a very quick book, of 311 pages, to read.
November 21, 2020
Another Good DI Angel Book
I have read quite a few of these and each one is very good and holds your interest. I have found myself totally skipping over any part that deals with Angel’s superior. I detest the guy and quite frankly I don’t feel he adds anything to the story. And sadly to say I have become bored with his wife. It is his interaction with his staff that I really enjoy.
I have read quite a few of these and each one is very good and holds your interest. I have found myself totally skipping over any part that deals with Angel’s superior. I detest the guy and quite frankly I don’t feel he adds anything to the story. And sadly to say I have become bored with his wife. It is his interaction with his staff that I really enjoy.
December 17, 2020
Always enjoyable!
Angel has a reputation for always getting his man...or woman... and this outing is no different. I think one of the reasons I so like this series is because Angel is realistic - kind of like the quirky friend or relative we have who thinks a bit differently than we do. They can be a bit irritating but would do most anything for you even when you didn't know you needed the help.
Angel has a reputation for always getting his man...or woman... and this outing is no different. I think one of the reasons I so like this series is because Angel is realistic - kind of like the quirky friend or relative we have who thinks a bit differently than we do. They can be a bit irritating but would do most anything for you even when you didn't know you needed the help.
December 30, 2020
One of the better in series
A couple of happenings were predictable, but despite that 13 Steps to Murder was one of my favorites. I think one of the reasons for that was there seemed to be a little less of Harker. If his character was written out and Mrs. Buller-Price returned it would have been a 5 star review.
A couple of more books to go before I’m all caught up, so there is the slowest hope Harker could go and Mrs. Buller-Price return and my year could end on a positive note. 🤓
A couple of happenings were predictable, but despite that 13 Steps to Murder was one of my favorites. I think one of the reasons for that was there seemed to be a little less of Harker. If his character was written out and Mrs. Buller-Price returned it would have been a 5 star review.
A couple of more books to go before I’m all caught up, so there is the slowest hope Harker could go and Mrs. Buller-Price return and my year could end on a positive note. 🤓
October 19, 2020
Yet another beyond excellent DI Angel book from Roger Silverwood. Whoop!!
Having read every previous book, it's difficult to find something different to say that I haven't already written....
Easy to read, but amazingly complex crime plots. You're sucked straight into the latest puzzling murders & thefts.
I'll sum it up - I LOVE THESE BOOKS! 😁
Having read every previous book, it's difficult to find something different to say that I haven't already written....
Easy to read, but amazingly complex crime plots. You're sucked straight into the latest puzzling murders & thefts.
I'll sum it up - I LOVE THESE BOOKS! 😁
November 10, 2020
Disappointing
Having read the preceding 19 books in the series, I wondered how Mr Silverwood kept coming up with fresh ideas? This time there is no mystery as he has lifted the storyline of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle's "Sherlock Holmes. The Red Headed League." Which I picked up the moment Angel read the Newspaper advert.
Having read the preceding 19 books in the series, I wondered how Mr Silverwood kept coming up with fresh ideas? This time there is no mystery as he has lifted the storyline of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle's "Sherlock Holmes. The Red Headed League." Which I picked up the moment Angel read the Newspaper advert.
November 10, 2020
Another Winner for DI Angel
Really enjoyed this British police procedural. Engaged me throughout clear to the satisfying ending. Only one thing I need clarified: were there 2 different old vicarages? The first was divided into flats and the other had a vicar and his wife in it.
Really enjoyed this British police procedural. Engaged me throughout clear to the satisfying ending. Only one thing I need clarified: were there 2 different old vicarages? The first was divided into flats and the other had a vicar and his wife in it.
October 18, 2020
Enjoyable plot with DI Angel and team!
October 19, 2020
Brilliant series
I have thoroughly enjoyed the 20 books in the series.Likeable characters ,unexpected twists and satisfactory conclusions.Well written.
I do hope there will be more.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the 20 books in the series.Likeable characters ,unexpected twists and satisfactory conclusions.Well written.
I do hope there will be more.
November 1, 2020
Complicated and involved.
December 12, 2020
Great!
Another great outing with Detective Inspector Angel. This one had the DI scrambling. I highly recommend this series. They never fail to entertain and keep you guessing.
Another great outing with Detective Inspector Angel. This one had the DI scrambling. I highly recommend this series. They never fail to entertain and keep you guessing.
December 22, 2020
Fun to watch it get solved
This series is actually fun to read, the clues are there if you pay attention. The people are all very believable.
This series is actually fun to read, the clues are there if you pay attention. The people are all very believable.
December 29, 2020
Another great story
Another great story by Roger featuring Inspector Angel and the rest of his team. A number of cases intertwined with plenty of twists and turns and lots of action.Keeps you gripped from start to finish.
Another great story by Roger featuring Inspector Angel and the rest of his team. A number of cases intertwined with plenty of twists and turns and lots of action.Keeps you gripped from start to finish.
January 19, 2021
Still reading!
This series is so fun and helping Inspector Angel solve the crimes is keeping me busy. Go ahead start the series and enjoy them as I am.
This series is so fun and helping Inspector Angel solve the crimes is keeping me busy. Go ahead start the series and enjoy them as I am.
March 5, 2021
Excellent
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more of his work. I will definitely be recommending his work to my friends and members of my book club.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more of his work. I will definitely be recommending his work to my friends and members of my book club.
August 17, 2021
Always satisfying
Great series. I always enjoy reading them.
These would make a hit tv series.
Please keep writing.
Ok, what’s next?
Great series. I always enjoy reading them.
These would make a hit tv series.
Please keep writing.
Ok, what’s next?
November 2, 2024
Number 20 in the series and still a very good read, as per usual angel and co have a murder on their hands to solve (no spoilers). So get out there and buy the book.
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