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Description: A high society house party in the country sets the stage for blackmail, sabotage, illicit passion, and murder in this witty, classic British mystery with a touch of political intrigue
The last thing London debutante Gay Hardwicke wants is to become involved in another one of her cousin’s messy jams. But Lady Sylvia Colesborough is in over her head this time: She claims she’s being blackmailed by the mysterious Mr. Zero. If she doesn’t steal important government papers from the safe of her politically connected husband, the distinguished Sir Francis, her gambling debts will be exposed. Gay’s reluctant attempts to help Sylvia backfire when a murder raises the stakes—and Gay’s boyfriend, Algy Somers, becomes the prime suspect.
Enlisting the aid of her society friends, Gay races to clear Algy’s name and catch a cagey killer before her own days are numbered.
Genre: Mystery - Classic
Why I Picked This Book: I'm slowly reading through the Patricia Wentworth standalones and this was the next on the list.
My Impression: This was a cute mystery that fits in the category of story that Agatha Christie called "thrillers". There's a bit of an espionage feel and while a murder does occur there is a lot more going on.
Why I Picked This Book: I'm slowly reading through the Patricia Wentworth standalones and this was the next on the list.
My Impression: This was a cute mystery that fits in the category of story that Agatha Christie called "thrillers". There's a bit of an espionage feel and while a murder does occur there is a lot more going on.
Gay is one of my favorite Wentworth heroines. She's good natured and optimistic but also has a little bit of an edge to her. She does put up with far more than she should but she's not thrilled about it and lets her feelings be known. She deserves better than Algy who kind of gets bewitched by Sylvia early on and is shocked that Gay isn't happy about it.
The mystery is a fun one. It starts out with a complicated case of blackmail and stolen documents and quickly spirals to murder. With everything going on it is still a fairly simple story but it's a fun one. It's a quick read and while not the most memorable it is a fun read.
Would I Read More of this Series/Author? I would. This wasn't great but it was fun and I always enjoy reading a Wentworth book.
Would I Recommend this Book? With reservations. This isn't the book I would recommend to Patricia Wentworth newbies but if you're already a fan this is a good one.
Would I Recommend this Book? With reservations. This isn't the book I would recommend to Patricia Wentworth newbies but if you're already a fan this is a good one.
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