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Published in 1945 this is the 26th in the long-running Robert Macdonald series, which ran to 46 books in all, from 1931 to 1959.
Set during the blitz, this mystery involves a murder in Regents Park (which I know well). The thought of witnesses to a crime, in the middle of the blackout, is unlikely, but, sadly, for our murderer, there are two. A lovelorn man on a bench, whose girlfriends leave was cancelled, and a man who overheard a strange conversation and who positions himself underneath the sm ...more
Set during the blitz, this mystery involves a murder in Regents Park (which I know well). The thought of witnesses to a crime, in the middle of the blackout, is unlikely, but, sadly, for our murderer, there are two. A lovelorn man on a bench, whose girlfriends leave was cancelled, and a man who overheard a strange conversation and who positions himself underneath the sm ...more
Another really good read from this author. At first the murder seems almost implausible. In the dark a man positioning himself under a bridge and then climbing out only to find, that the man he was due to see has been murdered already, and the murderer is no where to be found. This being watched by another man who immediately believes it is the man from under the bridge that is the murderer and so attacks him. A police constable is on hand and calls for help, and a doctor walking his dog arrives
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Another excellent offering by Lorac. This one is set in London during the Blitz, and the evocation of the blackouts and bombings adds atmosphere to the strange tale of a man murdered on a bridge just as he lights a match, and a witness sees a strange face in the match light behind him. A great cast of theatre folk and an identity puzzle about the victim all add to the clever plotting. Very enjoyable Golden Age mystery.
Apr 26, 2019
Ellen
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Another novel written and set in WW2 - seem to have read several recently. Enjoyed this: good plot and interesting characters.
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
Sep 11, 2020
Anissa
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Oct 19, 2020
Rachel Burke
marked it as want-to-buy
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Apr 22, 2022
Tracey
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Jun 04, 2023
Jazzy Lemon
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it was amazing
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