The Cheltenham Square Murders by John Bude was originally published in 1937. It has been re-released as part of the British Library Crime Classics series. While some of the terms used then are no longer used, the book is still wonderful. Superintendent Meredith is visiting a friend in Cheltenham Square when a puzzling murder is committed. He extends his visit to help solve the crime. I enjoyed the setting and characters of this book which reminded me a bit of Agatha Christie. This is an excellent example of a classic British crime novel!
I am already a fan of Marty Wingate's books. Her latest Every Trick in the Rook, part of the Birds of a Feather Mystery series, makes me love her writing more. Julia works as the manager of a tourist center for a British estate. She is happy with her job and her boyfriend, Michael. Things begin to fall apart when her ex-husband is found dead on the estate. The mystery was interesting, but my favorite part of the book was the characters. Alfie the rook is the best character of all. This is a wonderful cozy mystery especially for bird and nature lovers.
disclosure: I received these e-books from NetGalley but was not otherwise compensated for these reviews. All opinions are my own!
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