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Very enjoyable country house mystery set at Christmas time during a snowstorm. However, if you are looking for a holiday book, this might not be a good choice as Christmas really plays no part in the story except as a reason for the people to have gathered together (and become stranded) at this country house.
Despite the presence of a Scotland Yard man, this is actually a cozy mystery since the solution of the mystery (and much of the detecting) is done by one of the guests, (view spoiler) ...more
Despite the presence of a Scotland Yard man, this is actually a cozy mystery since the solution of the mystery (and much of the detecting) is done by one of the guests, (view spoiler) ...more
A short and entertaining mystery that subverts some of the traditions of the 'English country house murder'. In particular, it's much more politically aware and much more candid about the post WWII inability of the landed gentry to maintain those grand country houses. The characters were well-drawn. (view spoiler)
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Nov 19, 2021
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This is a Golden Age classic recommended to me by a friend. I enjoyed the Poirot-like amateur detective; most of the other characters were stereotypical. Never in a million years could I have figured out whodunnit.
A witty country house murder set in post-war Britain. With a good mix of politics and history to interest the plot.
Well written but I hated it! All the characters bar one were irritating at best and loathsome at worst. They all deserved one another!
Really liked this. A really good read!
Aug 30, 2019
Sabrina
marked it as to-read
May 28, 2020
Anna
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Sep 15, 2021
Catherine Byrne
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Nov 16, 2022
Jaya Bhat
marked it as problem
