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There's a Reason for Everything (The Bobby Owen Mysteries, #21)

E.R. Punshon

Start date: October 15, 2023

Finish date: November 6, 2023

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Oct 18, 2023 Jill rated it really liked it

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Yet another different plot. This time about a lost piece of art, a derelict house, blackmail and murder. Bobby Owen has now achieved the rank of Deputy Chief Constable, and so to have a hands-on investigation was not expected of him, but the situation was proving to be something he just could not resist. It got complicated with art sellers and past prisoners, some of which had changed their ways but others continued to break the law.
We are still reminded of the shortages and rationing that the ...more

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Oct 25, 2023 Sandy rated it liked it

Shelves: mystery-classic, mystery-detective-grp, own, z2023-own-24, rread-2023

Bobbby has been promoted so there are no snarky comments about his boss. Olive does get in her digs regarding men in general. This story involves twins, missing art and large empty deserted mansion.

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