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'You can't go wrong with Maud Silver' (Observer )
'Miss Wentworth is a first-rate storyteller' (Daily Telegraph )
'Miss Silver is marvellous' (Daily Mail )
'Miss Wentworth is a first-rate storyteller' (Daily Telegraph )
'Miss Silver is marvellous' (Daily Mail )
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you like your thrillers without the blood and gore that is often found in modern books, you will like Patricia Wentworth's Miss Silver books.
Miss Silver is an unlikely detective, but then so were Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Miss Silver started life as a governess and, by one of those fortunate coincidences that so often occur in books, one of her charges grew up to be something very high up in the police force. The Miss Silver books are set in, and just after, the second world war, in a world of rationing, housing shortages and making-do-and mending.
This particular book concerns the household of Ariadne, a retired actress, and her not very likeable family: the nephew who has expectations and is a little too friendly with some of the ladies in the district; his jealous wife, who has a lot to put up with, but who doesn't suffer in silence; the spiteful, grasping adopted daughter, and the old friend from theatrical days whose determination to be like Ariadne might be the death of her ..... Then there is the sluttish neighbour, whose son would undoubtedly have been in the care of Social Services, had she lived nowadays, and the up-and-coming actress who adores her small daughter, and brings in an old friend, Janet, to act as a surrogate nanny, just as Janet's ex fiance reappears.
When the first murder is committed, it is fairly clear that it was a case of mistaken identity, and that the intended victim was Ariadne. This means that almost everybody in the household had both motive and opportunity. Was the second murder another case of mistaken identity? I'm not telling, but I enjoyed the romp through this fairly light-hearted book, and I didn't guess "whodunnit" until just before the end.
I can recommend all of Patricia Wentworth's books. If you haven't read any of hers before, this wouldn't be a bad one to start with.
Miss Silver is an unlikely detective, but then so were Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Miss Silver started life as a governess and, by one of those fortunate coincidences that so often occur in books, one of her charges grew up to be something very high up in the police force. The Miss Silver books are set in, and just after, the second world war, in a world of rationing, housing shortages and making-do-and mending.
This particular book concerns the household of Ariadne, a retired actress, and her not very likeable family: the nephew who has expectations and is a little too friendly with some of the ladies in the district; his jealous wife, who has a lot to put up with, but who doesn't suffer in silence; the spiteful, grasping adopted daughter, and the old friend from theatrical days whose determination to be like Ariadne might be the death of her ..... Then there is the sluttish neighbour, whose son would undoubtedly have been in the care of Social Services, had she lived nowadays, and the up-and-coming actress who adores her small daughter, and brings in an old friend, Janet, to act as a surrogate nanny, just as Janet's ex fiance reappears.
When the first murder is committed, it is fairly clear that it was a case of mistaken identity, and that the intended victim was Ariadne. This means that almost everybody in the household had both motive and opportunity. Was the second murder another case of mistaken identity? I'm not telling, but I enjoyed the romp through this fairly light-hearted book, and I didn't guess "whodunnit" until just before the end.
I can recommend all of Patricia Wentworth's books. If you haven't read any of hers before, this wouldn't be a bad one to start with.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is the first Patricia Wentworth I've read and I think it's safe to say I shall be reading more of her books. Miss Maud Silver is a private detective - somewhat in the vein of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple - though she does the job for a living. She is the person in the background who everyone overlooks and who sees more of the game than most.
In this story she is consulted by retired actress Adriana Ford who thinks someone may be trying to kill her. Having unburdened herself to Miss Silver she decides not to ask her to investigate until a guest at her country house dies in an accident - or is it murder? Miss Silver pays a visit and sits quietly knitting and watching Miss Ford's house guests. It starts to seem as though almost anyone could have a motive. There are some marvellous characters and dialogue in this story and Miss Silver is extremely astute. I liked the writing style which is understated and the lack of violence - which is all too prevalent in modern crime stories.
The book was first published in the 1950s and has stood the test of time. The plot is typically English country house but it is none the worse for that as there are enough potential suspects to make it interesting. If you have read and enjoyed Agatha Christie then you will enjoy this.
In this story she is consulted by retired actress Adriana Ford who thinks someone may be trying to kill her. Having unburdened herself to Miss Silver she decides not to ask her to investigate until a guest at her country house dies in an accident - or is it murder? Miss Silver pays a visit and sits quietly knitting and watching Miss Ford's house guests. It starts to seem as though almost anyone could have a motive. There are some marvellous characters and dialogue in this story and Miss Silver is extremely astute. I liked the writing style which is understated and the lack of violence - which is all too prevalent in modern crime stories.
The book was first published in the 1950s and has stood the test of time. The plot is typically English country house but it is none the worse for that as there are enough potential suspects to make it interesting. If you have read and enjoyed Agatha Christie then you will enjoy this.
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An actress, concerned for her life, seeks Miss Silver's advice. After ignoring the advice, Miss Silver finds she has another murder to investigate.
Fairly bog-standard, Miss Silver adventure, but one that improves on the previous two or three in the series. Wentworth seems more focused this time. The book flows well, there are plenty of suspects for Miss Silver to choose from and a touch of the nightmare about some of the proceedings which Wentworth always handles well.
Worth a look, Miss Silver fans will certainly enjoy this.
Fairly bog-standard, Miss Silver adventure, but one that improves on the previous two or three in the series. Wentworth seems more focused this time. The book flows well, there are plenty of suspects for Miss Silver to choose from and a touch of the nightmare about some of the proceedings which Wentworth always handles well.
Worth a look, Miss Silver fans will certainly enjoy this.
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