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‘I like Wentworth very much - she captures the mores of pre-war middle class England perfectly, and she writes rather better than Christie. They are romantic cosies, of course, but with an edge to them and an intelligence to the writing that has lasted.’
'You can't go wrong with Maud Silver' (Observer )
'Miss Wentworth is a first-rate storyteller' (Daily Telegraph )
'Miss Silver is marvellous' (Daily Mail )
(Andrew Taylor )
'You can't go wrong with Maud Silver' (Observer )
'Miss Wentworth is a first-rate storyteller' (Daily Telegraph )
'Miss Silver is marvellous' (Daily Mail )
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'Miss Wentworth is a first-rate storyteller'
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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It is clear from the very first page of this book that Lois Latter is a character ripe for murder. A medium has warned her to be careful of poison - whether used by her or against her and while she is frightened for a short time she quickly resumes her normal pattern of behaviour - i.e. trying to manipulate everyone around her into giving her what she wants. Jimmy Latter, her husband, approaches Miss Silver when Lois has sudden attacks of sickness and Miss Silver suggests some sensible precautions for them to take.
The household at Latter End is shown to the reader through following Julia - one of Jimmy's step sisters, who does not like Lois at all partly because of her own interest in Antony Latter - Jimmy's cousin. It is soon clear to the reader that the household is like a bomb waiting to go off. Relationships are fraught and subject to many undercurrents. Miss Silver is called in by Jimmy when Lois is found dead of an overdose of morphia. The case is in the capable hands of Frank Abbot and Chief Inspector Lamb. Frank is a long time admirer of Miss Silver though Lamb has some reservations about her.
The way the many strands of the plot are woven together is, as ever, masterly. Means motives and opportunities must be identified and the murderer unmasked. Is it suicide or is it murder? The complex strands of the relationships between the members of the household will keep the reader guessing until close to the end of the story. This is one of Patricia Wentworth's best books in my opinion.
The household at Latter End is shown to the reader through following Julia - one of Jimmy's step sisters, who does not like Lois at all partly because of her own interest in Antony Latter - Jimmy's cousin. It is soon clear to the reader that the household is like a bomb waiting to go off. Relationships are fraught and subject to many undercurrents. Miss Silver is called in by Jimmy when Lois is found dead of an overdose of morphia. The case is in the capable hands of Frank Abbot and Chief Inspector Lamb. Frank is a long time admirer of Miss Silver though Lamb has some reservations about her.
The way the many strands of the plot are woven together is, as ever, masterly. Means motives and opportunities must be identified and the murderer unmasked. Is it suicide or is it murder? The complex strands of the relationships between the members of the household will keep the reader guessing until close to the end of the story. This is one of Patricia Wentworth's best books in my opinion.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I have enjoyed most of the Wentworth detective novels and am very pleased to see them begin to be reprinted. This in my opinion is one of the best.Miss Silver is called in to investigate the demise of the very unpleasant Lois Latter. The suspects are centred around the family.
Highly recommened except the annoying Miss Silver "cough" which is mentioned frequently in all the novels!
Highly recommened except the annoying Miss Silver "cough" which is mentioned frequently in all the novels!
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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'Latter End' is a really great golden era murder mystery, and very similar to Agatha Christie's Miss Marple novels.
The plot is good, the psychology of the characters in explored and there is a wonderfully evil female victim!
This would definitely be well suited to an adaptation for cosy Sunday night TV.
Take it for what it is and enjoy!
The plot is good, the psychology of the characters in explored and there is a wonderfully evil female victim!
This would definitely be well suited to an adaptation for cosy Sunday night TV.
Take it for what it is and enjoy!
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