This book has been republished from the 1930's. Unlike say Agatha Christi books which are in continuously in print, along with a few others of this era, the book was not in print for a good reason.
Murder in Piccadilly By Charles Kingston ISBN: 1464203733 Poisoned Pen Press May 5, 2015 $12.95 Keywords: Golden Age Mysteries, British Library Crime Classics Because Bobbie Cheldon’s father was killed in the war, his Uncle Massy inherited the family estate leaving Bobbie and his mother living on a tight budget.
Murder In Piccadilly: A British Library Crime ClassicCharles KingstonPoisoned Pen Press, May 5 2015, $12.95ISBN: 9781464203732Fearfully Ruby Cheldon tells her snooty brother Massy that her son Bobbie fell in love with and proposed to Nancy Curzon, a dancer in a nightclub.
It is always a risk when a book that was written and set in a past time has a style that grates somewhat for the modern reader. It is essential that the reader understands the book must be put into the context of its time in order to enjoy it.
Once again great story line and descriptions of local. Loved the interaction of characters with the Inspector.
I had a good time with this, although it isn't really a whodunit (we pretty much know that even before the murder occurs). It's more of a will-whodunit-get-away-with-it.
The book is a rerelease of a book originally published during the golden age of British crime fiction. Prior to receiving the book on NetGalley for my honest review, I purchased the book in the UK as a Christmas present for fellow mystery fan.
A slow start with the murder happening about halfway through (I shouldn't personally object to that, though!) and a great deal of scene-setting and character establishment.
Note:
The British Library is republishing many of their Classic Crime and Spy novels, with the Poisoned Pen Press responsible for the U.S.
This has an unusual murder mystery structure. It is more a crime caper, involving some very unlikeable folk, and how money can drive you to kill.
Enjoyed the language in this book, reminiscent of PJ Wodehouse.
