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A Case of Perplexity in Piccadilly (Freddy Pilkington-Soames Adventures #7)

Clara Benson

Start date: February 15, 2024

Finish date: March 5, 2024

Discussion: Buddy reads

Why we're reading this: Another treat for all our Freddy fans.
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Jan 13, 2024 Susan rated it liked it

This is the latest in the Freddy Pilkington-Soames series. As a completist I have read to the end, but I don't think I will read on if any more are published.

In fact, this mystery is almost instantly forgettable. It is set in a theatre, a common setting for mysteries set in this era, but it could almost be set anywhere. Freddie stumbles across a body backstage, where a young chorus girl had previously died. Is it true that the theatre is haunted and that people are dying of fright? Well, no, obv ...more

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Jan 27, 2024 Susan in NC rated it liked it

Shelves: detectives-buddy-read24, audiobook

Fun, feather-light murder mystery, presumably the last in the Freddy Pilkington Soames mystery series. This time, the young gentleman about town turned news reporter is asked to look into suspicious deaths backstage at a theater. There are rumors of ghosts, objects moved in dressing rooms, and strange voices reported by a melodramatic young actress. Freddy snoops around asking questions, uncovering the truth behind the supposedly supernatural occurrences, and a very real killer. Entertaining and ...more

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Jan 25, 2024 Jill rated it liked it

Shelves: jill-s-tenth-years-challenge

This book is set in a theatre. Freddy who was asked to accompany his boss's wife at a performance of a play, finds that the theatre next door is showing something more to his taste. As he is seated no where near the lady he has been asked to look after, manages to sneak next door to watch what he prefers. Here he finds the body of one of the show's company. It would seem that this has happened before, someone dying without it seems reason. The actors seem to think that the girl died from fright ...more

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Jun 15, 2022 Geraldine Byrne rated it it was amazing

Freddie is back!

I've been a fan of Clara Benson since the first Angela Marchmont book. The Freddie Pilkington-Soames series has become my favourite of the genre for the light deft touch, the authentic period humour and tone, and fun lively characters. This installment is excellent, highly recommend ...more

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