Assassinio nella brughiera

This has to be my favourite E C R Lorac I've read so far. A sleepy quaint village welcomes its new Dr by murdering the strict (and sinister) Warden of the local children's home. Whodunnit at its best, with MacDonald on fine form assisted by a great host of supporting characters.

There are 46 books in the Detective Chief Inspector Robert MacDonald series. I am sad to say that my library system only carries about 10 of the various titles in all. MacDonald is a Scotland Yard CID detective, who along with Detective Inspector Reeves, for a formidable investigative duo. MacDonald Leggi tutto

This is my favorite novel thus far by E.C.R. Lorac (the pen name for Edith Caroline Rivett), and that’s saying something! After all, I enjoyed Fire in the Thatch and loved Murder by Matchlight even more. Initially published as Speak Justly for the Dead in America, Murder in the Mill-Race , first publi Leggi tutto

Seriously, I feel like this Author can do no wrong! The murder mystery is dark, the side characters and their personal stories are so so good! Inspector McDonald and Reeves are such a good investigative team pairing. The setting and the background history of the time always adds a bit of richness to Leggi tutto

Macdonald and Reeves shine in this one! I enjoyed it so much. It’s very psychological and the murder victim is as horrible as any villain. There are some great side characters. Macdonald and Reeves are a great team and we get to spend real quality time with them.

Four and a half stars. Thoroughly enjoyable Golden Age British detective story. Macdonald and Reeves are a likeable and humane pair of policemen. I would have given it five stars but I thought the motive for the murder was a bit unlikely. Highly recommended nevertheless.