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Gladys Mitchell (Author)
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Publication Date: 6 Oct 2011 | Series: Mrs Bradley

Rediscover Gladys Mitchell - one of the 'Big Three' female crime fiction writers alongside Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers.

One of Sir Bohun Chantrey's great passions in life is the stories of Sherlock Holmes. To celebrate the great man's anniversary, he throws a party at which the guests are instructed to come as characters from the detective stories. But several of the guests are more interested in Sir Bohun's money, and when he announces that he is to marry a poor governess, things take a turn for the worse, not least when the Hound of the Baskervilles turns up...

Fortunately the incomparable detective Mrs Bradley and her secretary Laura are amongst the guests and ready to investigate the deepening mystery.

Opinionated, unconventional, unafraid... If you like Poirot and Miss Marple, you'll love Mrs Bradley.

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage (6 Oct 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0099548593
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099548591
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 153,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"This is one to be put aside for a relaxing Christmas read...the mark of a Mitchell mystery is to lead us into familiar territory there to shatter illusions of predictability...try guessing the culprit by all means but there are high odds against getting it right" (Barry Turner Daily Mail )

"Crime writing's best-kept secret" (Scotsman )

"Among the most revered names in British mystery fiction" (Washington Post )

"Completely individual, instantly recognisable and highly enjoyable" (Times Literary Supplement )

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READ ALL AGATHA CHRISTIE? TRY A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERY

A young woman dies during a Sherlock Holmes themed party...a classic murder mystery from one of the queens of Golden Age crime fiction

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4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Mrs Bradley 10 Jan 2012
By downkiddie TOP 500 REVIEWER
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This enjoyable and cleverly devised Mrs Bradley caper begins at a Sherlock Holmes-themed party. To get the most enjoyment it's useful to have a knowledge of the Holmes stories, otherwise mentions of Irene Adler and Copper Beeches won't mean quite so much. Gladys Mitchell herself was clearly a fan. The Holmes references come thick and fast in the first part of the book but dry up a little later on as Mrs Croc and Laura investigate the murder (which doesn't take place at the party). It's a shame there aren't more of these Holmes references as it's an interesting and entertaining motif for a detective novel. Mrs Bradley sees all as always and picks the murderer out of the typically madcap motley crew of characters. The descriptive writing which Miss Mitchell excelled at is less prevalent here, with the local landscape shrouded in fog for much of the action, but no matter, this is a very enjoyable read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Murder Sherlock Holmes style 14 Oct 2011
By Damaskcat HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Mrs Bradley is invited, along with her secretary, Laura, to a party with a Sherlock Holmes theme. The host Sir Bohun Chantrey - fears someone wants him dead and he asks Mrs Bradley to see if she can spot the potential killer.

The party takes place while there is a very thick fog and the orchestra who have been hired to play do not manage to locate the house until almost the end of the party. But it is not Sir Bohun who ends up dead and there are plenty of suspects who could have had means, motive and opportunity to kill the eventual victim.

As ever Mrs Bradley sees further through a brick wall than most, but Laura is not far behind her in observation and detection skills. I did not manage to work out who had done it or why - which to me is the sign of a good detective story. Of course when I look back on it I can see that all the clues were there. One good thing about this book is that it might well tempt the reader to read - or re-read the Sherlock Holmes stories.

Gladys Mitchell's Mrs Bradley books all have complex and intriguing plots with plenty of insight into behaviour and motivations. The characters are well drawn and believable and the dialogue and writing style are excellent. These are well written books which stand comparison with modern crime novels.
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3.0 out of 5 stars DOGGEDLY ON 17 Mar 2012
By Mr. D. L. Rees TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Amidst a pea-souper, a Sherlock Holmes themed party - complete with unscheduled appearance of the Hound of the Baskervilles. As ever, hidden agendas and sinister undercurrents abound. Is the life of host Sir Bohun Chantrey in danger, or has he himself cunning plans to dispose of a guest? (After all, there is a history of mental disorder and he HAS come as Moriarty.)

With Mrs. Bradley around, there is never doubt that all will be sorted. This novel, though, lacks sparkle and seems to drag its feet a bit. It also relies too much on creaking contrivances (the farm, the disused railway station, etc.) to advance the plot. Somebody IS killed eventually, but the circumstances do not really convince.

Every Gladys Mitchell novel provides some enjoyment, but this is perhaps not one of her best.

(Out of interest, when did DI Gavin's name change from David to Robert? If it happened here, this could be an ingenious further nod to Holmes' creator, for Conan Doyle buffs claim he had problems with continuity.)
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