A Question of Proof by Nicholas Blake

[Susan]

Sounds good, so let's read it in a week or so :)

[Judy]

That sounds perfect - I'll let you know when I have a copy!

[Susan]

Looking forward to it :)

[Judy]

Susan, I've now picked up Thou Shell of Death from the library - let me know when you are ready to read it.

[Susan]

OK. Have had a busy week at work - working tomorrow too. Will hopefully finish Busman's Honeymoon this weekend and can start it Monday.

[Judy]

That sounds fine by me. Sounds as if you are very busy at the mo, Susan - I've just had a few days off work, but still need to finish BH too. I keep finding that I get on much faster with books on Kindle than with those I'm reading in an actual book!

[Susan]

Me too. Yes, I've been busy with work and school stuff - it has all been a bit crazy lately.

[Susan]

I have just about finished "Busman's Holiday," so I will start this tomorrow, Judy.

[Judy]

Thanks, Susan, I'll do the same. Looking forward to it!

[Susan]

I am always happy to read a Nigel Strangeways novel - absolutely love this series.

[Judy]

I've made a new thread for 'Thou Shell of Death':

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Thought it would make things easier for anyone who might be searching for discussions of the book in the future.

[Frances]

I've decided to take up this series-not sure I'll be able to catch you up but will give it a try!

[Judy]

Great to hear, Frances, I hope you enjoy them. They are a lot of fun. The thresds are all still open if you want to comment on them as you read. :)

[Susan]

Good to hear, Frances. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

[Emma]

A Question of Proof seems to me to be Blake trying onthe detective novel for fit, since a lot of Nigel's quirks in this quietly disappear in later books. I do enjoy the prose style as well as the plotting in this, and his police detective's style of interrogation does probe the weak stories of the teachers remorselessly. I found Michael and Hero very charming, and found amusing the police inspector suddenly finding Michael to be more sympathetic due to his superb driving (the car chase is terrifically described, too).

I did wonder about the second murder - I know it was undertaken during an exciting moment, but it does seem a bit much that no-one noticed it until afterwards.

[Susan]

Yes, the tea drinking calmed down a little. I must admit, I drink tea as though attached to a drip, so I can't say too much!

[Judy]

I think he does still continue to eat a huge amount though!