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Oct 25: A Murder Is Announced (1950) by Agatha Christie
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On paper, this should be a series I really enjoy. I love mysteries, especially with a wartime setting. Although I found the first underwhelming, I decided to give the second a try, but sadly it didn't appeal either.
Guy Harford is the central hero - an artist, courtier and sometimes spy. In this outing he is involved in love letters from members of the royal family that threaten scandal. Somewhat ironic when certain current members enjoy airing their dirty washing in public now, making a few indi ...more
Guy Harford is the central hero - an artist, courtier and sometimes spy. In this outing he is involved in love letters from members of the royal family that threaten scandal. Somewhat ironic when certain current members enjoy airing their dirty washing in public now, making a few indi ...more
This seemed more a series of episodes in Guy's life than a plotted story with a beginning, middle and end. Given the author's note at the end, he may have added a lot of padding to his idea to get a full-length book. Spending time with Guy and his friends is fine, but I could easily leave them to their own devices.
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This is the second book I read in this series and thoroughly enjoyed it as i like Guy.
There's humour, a vivid historical background and a cast of fleshed out characters.
The mystery is solid and kept me guessing.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine ...more
There's humour, a vivid historical background and a cast of fleshed out characters.
The mystery is solid and kept me guessing.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine ...more
Jul 03, 2024
Elizabeth Williams
marked it as to-read
Dec 02, 2024
Adrian
marked it as to-read
