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This is an unusual book within Christianna Brand's mysteries. Published in 1950, this sits between some of her most popular books, Death of Jezebel in 1948 and London Particular in 1952. Both of the previous titles are Inspector Cockrill titles though, whereas this features the oddly named Inspector Chucky, a character she did not return to until 1977 with A Ring of Roses, now sadly out of print. However, this first novel featuring Chucky has now been reprinted with a lovely cover of the Welsh h
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I was so sure that I had figured out the solution, only to find out at the end how wrong I was!
I really enjoy Brand's mysteries but this is the first non-Inspector Cockerill one I have read (but not the last!). ...more
I really enjoy Brand's mysteries but this is the first non-Inspector Cockerill one I have read (but not the last!). ...more
Not Cocky but Chucky! Very good.
Nov 25, 2025
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Sam
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Carol Evans
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Jul 04, 2025
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