Thou Shell Of Death: A Nigel Strangeways Mystery

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Format:: Paperback
Pages:: 320
Publisher:: Vintage
Publication Date:: 03 May 2012
Category:: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
ISBN:: 9780099565369

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Read all Agatha Christie? Try a vintage murder mystery. Fergus O'Brien, a legendary World War One flying ace with several skeletons hidden in his closet, receives a series of mocking letters predicting that he will be murdered on Boxing Day. Undaunted, O'Brien throws a Christmas party, inviting everyone who could be suspected of making the threats, along with private detective Nigel Strangeways. But despite Nigel's presence, the former pilot is found dead, just as predicted, and Nigel is left to aid the local police in their investigation while trying to ignore his growing attraction to one of the other guests - and suspects - explorer Georgina Cavendish. A Nigel Strangeways murder mystery - the perfect introduction to the most charming and erudite detective in Golden Age crime fiction.

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Cerebral, witty, twists and turns...whoa didn't see that one coming. Can't wait to read more Blake.

4.00 out of 5

Riyale
Really a superior detective novel. A classic in form: house party, limited characters, a snowstorm, odd clues and even odder characters; this book is a delight and a huge improvement on the first in the Strangeways series.Strangeways, (isn't that a great name?) a private detective, has been contacted by Fergus O'Brien, a famous aviator and WW I hero. He's having a Christmas holiday gathering of old friends and enemies, and feels threatened by letters he's received indicating his imminent death.Obviously, Strangeways can't prevent O'Brien's death, which is presented in the time-honored "locked room" manner. Several possible plots are teased out, with Our Hero providing the correct solution at the very end. A minor love story doesn't hamper the book at all.Recommended for all lovers of Golden Age mysteries.

4.00 out of 5

bohemima