Anthem for Doomed Youth (Daisy Dalrymple)
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The very latest Daisy Dalrymple mystery will be snapped up by her many fans.
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Alec Fletcher’s plans to attend his daughter Belinda’s school sports day are thwarted by the discovery of three bodies buried in Epping forest. Sent to investigate, he and his team are hindered from the start by uncooperative Essex policeman, DI Gant, who resents Scotland Yard encroaching on his patch. But a bigger problem, however, is identifying the victims and finding a common link between them to explain their being buried so close together, though at intervals of several months. When Alec tells Daisy about the case, she’s hooked, and with her own bit of digging around, uncovers the fact that one of the victims was a colonel. Is there a military connection? And when the police eventually discover that the other victims did serve with the colonel, this becomes a tragic case with its roots firmly buried in events during the Great War. Praise for the Daisy Dalrymple series: Cunning ... appropriate historical detail and witty dialogue are the finishing touches on this engaging 1920s period piece. Publisher's Weekly. As always, Dunn evokes the life and times of 1920s England while providing a plot that is a cut above the average British cosy. This will delight readers who love country-house mysteries. Booklist. For fans of Dorothy L.Sayers novels. Library Journal.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This is the first Daisy Dalrymple book that I have read, and needless to say, I will be reading more. I get the impresion that Daisy was single at the beginning of the series, but here she is married with twins, and also the responsibility of a stepdaughter. Although this is a Dalrymple mystery, the majority of the story is in fact about her husband, DCI Alan Fletcher, and his investigations.
In Epping Forset three shallow graves are found in close proximity, and it turns out that the three bodies have all died within the past year. Alan and his team from Scotland Yard are called in to take over the case from the Essex Constabulary, much to the annoyance of Gant, who has started the investigation. Following the team as they try to identify the bodies, and find any connections seems a dauntless task, but the police press on anyway. At the time, Daisy with her friends, are visiting their daughters at boarding school, for the Sports Day. When the girls find a the dead body of a teacher in a maze, Gant is called in to investigate, and holds a grudge against Daisy, because of her husband.
Could this death be connected to the other three, or is this another crime altogether? Daisy starts to look into the murder, and finds that she has to make some tough decisions. Her husband not knowing that she is involved with anything is chasing clues around the country.
All in all this is a good tale that holds your attention, and brings home the horrors of war, espcially the First World War, and the terrible conditions of the trenches, also the hate that bullies cause to their victims.
In Epping Forset three shallow graves are found in close proximity, and it turns out that the three bodies have all died within the past year. Alan and his team from Scotland Yard are called in to take over the case from the Essex Constabulary, much to the annoyance of Gant, who has started the investigation. Following the team as they try to identify the bodies, and find any connections seems a dauntless task, but the police press on anyway. At the time, Daisy with her friends, are visiting their daughters at boarding school, for the Sports Day. When the girls find a the dead body of a teacher in a maze, Gant is called in to investigate, and holds a grudge against Daisy, because of her husband.
Could this death be connected to the other three, or is this another crime altogether? Daisy starts to look into the murder, and finds that she has to make some tough decisions. Her husband not knowing that she is involved with anything is chasing clues around the country.
All in all this is a good tale that holds your attention, and brings home the horrors of war, espcially the First World War, and the terrible conditions of the trenches, also the hate that bullies cause to their victims.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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As a huge fan of the "Daisy Dalrymple" series I was disappointed with the motive in this book, probably because I have seen it used several times in recent years. However, I also found it frustrating that a clue early in the book, which telegraphed the motive was not "solved" till late in the book. Maybe the author was being clever in that the fact may not have been generally known at the time the book was set but we readers live in the present and it was frustrating.
Having said that, it did not detract from enjoying another murderous outing with Daisy and if, like me, you are a fan of the series, you will enjoy this one.
Having said that, it did not detract from enjoying another murderous outing with Daisy and if, like me, you are a fan of the series, you will enjoy this one.
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This story, the latest of Daisy's adventures to date, brings painfully and graphically into focus man's inhumanity to man during wars - and not just country -v- country, but bullies -v- victims fighting on the same side, in the same regiment, even in the same trench. A bittersweet tale of a time that should never be forgotten.
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This book was bought for and on behalf of my other half who enjoyed it as far as I know. It arrived in good condition and speedily.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Michael Grifffiths
the plot explains the title..
Very clever storyline, variety of moods - don't read the back cover first, as it may spoil some of the surprises! Eagerly waiting for the next (no.20 - already ordered!)
Published 6 months ago by betka
Slightly disappointing
As an ardent fan of Daisy Dalrymple and a keen student of WW1 I eagerly awaited this book with it's very tempting title. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lynne Rapson
Gentle and Poignant
This novel cleverly included the sadness of war, in a very sensitive manner. The characters are well developed, so one can 'visualise' them interacting as the story evolves. Read more
Published 9 months ago by pennywhistle
A thoughtful dectective novel
The book continues the popular 'Daisy Dalrymple' series: but this time involves issues around racial equality in the 1920s and justifiable homicide.
Published 11 months ago by Janie
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