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This is the first of three detective novels by this author, first published in 1933 and based upon a real-life murder. This is based upon 'The Sandyford Murder Case' from 1862, involving the murder of Jessie McPherson, and, although the names and places have changed, it pretty much follows what happened. It was an infamous case, mentioned by authors such as Dorothy L. Sayers and Gladys Mitchell, and Christianna Brand also wrote a non-fiction account of the crime. As such, it probably would have
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Short but exciting GA mystery based on a notorious real murder that took place in Victorian Scotland. The introduction was very helpful, providing background on the true crime, the trial and outcome. I was unfamiliar with the case, so I appreciated the facts.
This mystery was published in the early 1930s, by an author who only wrote 3 mysteries - I’d have never guessed from the skillful adaptation of that true crime to her plot and characters. The pacing of the mystery kept me engaged and interes ...more
This mystery was published in the early 1930s, by an author who only wrote 3 mysteries - I’d have never guessed from the skillful adaptation of that true crime to her plot and characters. The pacing of the mystery kept me engaged and interes ...more
A compelling read that I read in one sitting; however it loses a star for the (forced?) ending.
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