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A Question of Proof (Nigel Strangeways, #1)

Nicholas Blake

Start date: November 28, 2016

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Sep 21, 2016 Leslie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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This 1938 mystery, set in an English boys' school, introduces Nigel Strangeways. I had a fun afternoon reading this and could not figure out who the murderer was or what the motive was. I even went back to earlier parts and reread them looking for clues that Strangeways says are there.

I look forward to reading some more of this series, especially since I own some :) ...more

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Feb 15, 2014 AngryGreyCat rated it it was ok

A Question of Proof by Nicholas Blake is the first book in the Nigel Strangeways series. This involved a very proper British boys school with all the backstabbing and machinations that can evolve in these close knit communities. A murder occurs and there is a multitude of suspects to consider, many who have good reasons for lying. I found this a little slow to start and slow reading with all the period slang and references. There was some humor and the sleuthing follows a logical approach to inv ...more

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