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'The classic English detective story brought right up to date' Sunday Telegraph 'Plenty of horror spiked by humour, all twirling in a staggering danse macabre' The Sunday Times 'Very funny, with a brilliant cast of eccentrics' Yorkshire Post 'Enlivened by a very sardonic wit and turn of phrase, the narrative drive never falters... a most impresssive performance' Birmingham Post
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It’s clear to most members of Midsomer Worthy’s Writers’ Circle that asking bestselling author Max Jennings to talk to them is a little ambitious. Less clear are the reasons for secretary Gerald Hadleigh’s fierce objections to seeing the man – a face from his past – again. Astonishingly, Jennings accepts the invitation but, before the night is out, Gerald is dead.
Summoned to investigate, Chief Inspector Barnaby finds that Gerald’s life is as much of a mystery to his neighbours as his violent death. The key is surely their illustrious guest speaker – but where is he now?
Summoned to investigate, Chief Inspector Barnaby finds that Gerald’s life is as much of a mystery to his neighbours as his violent death. The key is surely their illustrious guest speaker – but where is he now?
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Format:Paperback
My first Caroline Graham, but not my last. A beautifully crafted murder mystery, blending peaceful village life with the unpleasantness of modern living. At its centre is the writing group of Midsomer Worthy, and when one of the group is brutally killed, the guest speaker is the main suspect. Gradually the police untie the knots, dig out the secrets, stir up everyone's lives, and unmask the murderer. Sounds like a thousand other crime stories, so why was I gripped from first page to last by this fascinating book ? Partly because it is so skilfully written, with witty, flowing dialogue and characters wonderfully brought to life. Partly because of the great pair of policemen, the good-hearted but grumpy Barnaby, and Troy, the insecure sergeant, and the crackly relationship between them. Partly because of what makes this good book into a great one - the colourful minor characters, all so interesting that one never minded leaving the main story for a while to enter their lives. Like patient,artistic Sue, who finally rebels against her appalling wimp of a husband. That's Brian, so awful that he is wonderful - the seduction scene where he gets his come-uppance is hilarious. And elderly Rex, who is devastated when he finds that he isn't as brave as he thought he was. Great fun to read, terrible to come to the end. I can and will meet Barnaby and Troy again, but what happens to all the others ? I can only hope that Caroline Graham works this magic in all her books.
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This is one of a couple of Murder Mysteries that I've read recently. Having never read anything by Caroline Graham before, but having seen many episodes of Midsomer Murders it was quite strange to read the book after knowing the characters so well from TV. On one level I was a little disappointed as I did have very high expectations and if I'm honest the book did not quite live up to them. However Graham writes well and the book is a very pleasurable read.....so a 4 star rating seems fair!!!
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I'm not a passionate everyday reader of whodunits but this appears to be a particularly good one of the kind.
I have to admit that I'm very fond of Midsomer Murders, the TV series that is, and in my mind I consider John Nettles to be the true and original Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby of Causton CID, though that's not the case as you'll find in this line of books on which the TV plots are based. Therefore I'm prone to think this book is wrong when discovering details that do not match what I've seen on the telly. Anyway there's somewhat more to this story than what made it to the screen.
I find Caroline Graham very good at describing characters - especially female - and scenery. You really get to know the people and as you go through the book you can almost anticipate what they're going to say or do or how they'll react, and still the murder plot will unfold with quite a few surprises. Only one person is murdered in this story though, as I remember, which is quite unusual for Midsomer.
I just love the countryside with the small sleepy - only on the surface though - villages amongst rolling hills covered in farmland and woods, cut by small rivers and narrow roads. I feel at home in Midsomer County as so expertly designed and conveyed by Graham.
I'm bound to read more of these excellent detective novels, and The Killings at Badger's Drift is already lying in wait on the shelf ...
I have to admit that I'm very fond of Midsomer Murders, the TV series that is, and in my mind I consider John Nettles to be the true and original Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby of Causton CID, though that's not the case as you'll find in this line of books on which the TV plots are based. Therefore I'm prone to think this book is wrong when discovering details that do not match what I've seen on the telly. Anyway there's somewhat more to this story than what made it to the screen.
I find Caroline Graham very good at describing characters - especially female - and scenery. You really get to know the people and as you go through the book you can almost anticipate what they're going to say or do or how they'll react, and still the murder plot will unfold with quite a few surprises. Only one person is murdered in this story though, as I remember, which is quite unusual for Midsomer.
I just love the countryside with the small sleepy - only on the surface though - villages amongst rolling hills covered in farmland and woods, cut by small rivers and narrow roads. I feel at home in Midsomer County as so expertly designed and conveyed by Graham.
I'm bound to read more of these excellent detective novels, and The Killings at Badger's Drift is already lying in wait on the shelf ...
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Grnnies rejoice
The one Midsomer Murders that does not seem to be in libraries ever. Get one and become a lender to all your relations and friends.
Published on 5 Sep 2009 by Mr. A. Healy
Wonderful
Along with Death of a Hollow Man, one of my favorites. I only wish Graham would publish more often.
Published on 11 Dec 2007 by G.M. Malliet
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