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Three stars because I figured out who did it early on and didn't find the How-dunnit to be as compelling as I'd hoped. I did like the characterizations very much and enjoyed getting to know Meredith a bit better. Major Forest along with Mrs. Meredith and Meredith's son, were good additions to the story. The son had interesting perspectives that added to his father's investigation. The strongest disappointment and complaint I had came at the very end with Meredith pretty much shrugging off one of
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Having been distinctly underwhelmed by the first Meredith mystery, I started this one with a little trepidation. Having finished it, I felt it was a little better than, “The Lake District Murder,” but it hasn’t really enticed me to want to read more by John Bude.
The story involves two brothers, John and William Rother, who live at Chalklands Farm. William is married to Janet and there are rumours that her, and John, are closer than they should be. When John heads off for a trip and vanishes; le ...more
The story involves two brothers, John and William Rother, who live at Chalklands Farm. William is married to Janet and there are rumours that her, and John, are closer than they should be. When John heads off for a trip and vanishes; le ...more
I enjoyed this classic British mystery, even though I had an inkling of the crime's solution for most of the book. There were some interesting twists and turns, and I appreciated the thorough exploration of every line of inquiry. I was a bit disappointed with the treatment of female characters, though I imagine much of that can be chalked up to the time period in which it was written. Still, it's surprising for a main character's spouse to go unnamed for the duration of a novel, especially when
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This is a very well plotted and well written murder mystery from the nineteen thirties. It features Superintendent Meredith who was also in The Lake District Murder. John Rother - a farmer and manufacturer/processor of lime for building, disappears when he is supposedly on his way for a holiday in Harlech.
A few days later his car is found abandoned and blood stained on the Downs but where is the body? Naturally his nearest and dearest come under suspicion especially as the village in which they ...more
A few days later his car is found abandoned and blood stained on the Downs but where is the body? Naturally his nearest and dearest come under suspicion especially as the village in which they ...more
3.5 stars - very enjoyable narrator made this golden age mystery an enjoyable read (listen). I liked my first outing with Bude’s Inspector Meredith; like other police inspectors from the period, he’s diligent, smart and determined. He’s also got a dry sense of humor and a keen understanding of human nature, I look forward to reading more of his adventures.
In this case, a man has left home in his car and disappeared on the Downs; the scene at the car, despite lacking a body, causes police to fear ...more
In this case, a man has left home in his car and disappeared on the Downs; the scene at the car, despite lacking a body, causes police to fear ...more
A moderately entertaining detective story. the detective, superintendant meredith, is qutie a pleasant character, but the mystery is rather easy to figure out, it is obvious well before the end what has happened. And the characters of the suspects are not very well done, you don't really get to know them very well.
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I do think this was very slightly better than the first book in the Meredith series, but still not a very good book. Almost from the start I knew what was going on and what the outcome would be. I realise this is more about police procedure, but the idea just didn't occur to detective. His numerous journeys going backwards and forwards did become tedious after a while. I know he had to have proof to charge someone, but he just seemed to have no idea.
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