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This is the fifteenth (and penultimate) Nigel Strangeways novel; first published in 1964. I must admit that I am saddened I have nearly come to the end of Strangeways adventures. Some of the books are better than others, but, overall, I have really enjoyed this series.
This is more spy story than a detective mystery. Strangeways has been asked to keep an eye on scientist, Professor Alfred Wragby. The Professor has recently had a major, scientific breakthrough, and, of course, the enemy are after ...more
This is more spy story than a detective mystery. Strangeways has been asked to keep an eye on scientist, Professor Alfred Wragby. The Professor has recently had a major, scientific breakthrough, and, of course, the enemy are after ...more
Only one more Nigel Strangeways book to go! I've really enjoyed the series on the whole, but found this 1960s spy thriller rather disappointing, mainly because of its extremely far-fetched plot.
Nigel and Clare land up in a guest house where 10 guests are staying, including a scientist who has just made a crucial discovery (something to do with nuclear missiles?) which the Russians are desperate to get hold of. It's Nigel's job to keep an eye on Professor Wragby, his wife Elena and young daughter ...more
Nigel and Clare land up in a guest house where 10 guests are staying, including a scientist who has just made a crucial discovery (something to do with nuclear missiles?) which the Russians are desperate to get hold of. It's Nigel's job to keep an eye on Professor Wragby, his wife Elena and young daughter ...more
Yes, there's a country house party, and yes, there is a blizzard, but this Strangeways outing is one of the espionage novels. Strangeways is sent to keep an eye on Professor Wragby, a scientist with the formula for a secret weapon.
Published in 1964, this is very much a product of that era in the Cold War. The Communists, conveniently, are the villains, but are caricatures who just seem to be going through the motions. They blackmail a (predictably) young and gay Englishman to help them kidnap Lu ...more
Published in 1964, this is very much a product of that era in the Cold War. The Communists, conveniently, are the villains, but are caricatures who just seem to be going through the motions. They blackmail a (predictably) young and gay Englishman to help them kidnap Lu ...more
This is a spy story rather than the traditional murder mystery and a fun read. Written in the 1960's it is East vs West with a nod to Communist sympathizers in British academia. The real star is an bright child who, with the help of two other kids, does much to save herself. I will be sorry to say good-bye to Nigel Strangeways.
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Yes, there's a country house party, and yes, there is a blizzard, but this Strangeways outing is one of the espionage novels. Strangeways is sent to keep an eye on Professor Wragby, a scientist with the formula for a secret weapon.
Published in 1964, this is very much a product of that era in the Cold War. The Communists, conveniently, are the villains, but are caricatures who just seem to be going through the motions. They blackmail a (predictably) young and gay Englishman to help them kidnap Lu ...more
Published in 1964, this is very much a product of that era in the Cold War. The Communists, conveniently, are the villains, but are caricatures who just seem to be going through the motions. They blackmail a (predictably) young and gay Englishman to help them kidnap Lu ...more
Another one that once started was unputdownable until the end. Plots & counter plots...espionage...an intrepid 7-year old girl...vivid emotions that only a mother's love for her child can bring out...
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I had mixed feelings about this book. It began very slowly, and it took a bit of effort to get into it. Generally, I avoid books that bring children into danger, but I decided to give this one a try because I have enjoyed every Nicholas Blake book, I’ve read. Despite my initial reservations, the child Lucy turned out to be one of the highlights of the book.
The Cold War/ spy theme seemed dated and was hard for me to relate to. The book included many of the elements that one would expect in a Gol ...more
The Cold War/ spy theme seemed dated and was hard for me to relate to. The book included many of the elements that one would expect in a Gol ...more
I am surprised by how much I liked this book - I'm typically extremely lukewarm on the "spy thrillers" written by Golden Age mystery writers.
There was genuine tension in the last couple of chapters of the book, and I missed the twist completely, although in hindsight I probably should have seen it. ...more
There was genuine tension in the last couple of chapters of the book, and I missed the twist completely, although in hindsight I probably should have seen it. ...more
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