I am back to posting with a faulty pc so please excuse any obvious errors!
This was one of those slow paced crime classics. Not quite Agatha Christie and not quite English countryside this was set mainly in lawyers chambers and involved the partners in the office.
Inspector Crow (a most unfortunate name I thought) but quite suited to the part. Not very impressive in his physical appearance but very upto it otherwise, he is not happy with the verdict in a recent murder of the lady Jeannette, wife of one of the partners. The husband was exonerated completely but a whiff of scandal remains and he knows it is best if he resigns, moves away and starts a new life.
Before he does this however, another murder takes place and he is back squarely as a suspect.
It is now upto him and the Inspector to clear his name and this is going to be rather difficult to do. Peter's timings are just not right and it is only by a chance that he is able to finally set himself free and at the same time find out who actually murdered his wife.
This is a slow paced read so its not one of those high suspense, edge of the seat thrillers but it has its fair share of charm for some readers.
Sent to me by Netgalley for an unbiased review, courtesy of Joffe Books.
I'm not sure about this one but I do like mysteries.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry about your computer issues, Mystica. I tend to gravitate more towards the fast paced mysteries and thrillers, but occasionally a slower one tempts me and keeps me entertained. I will have to keep this one in mind.
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