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A Beautiful Blue Death (Charles Lenox Mysteries) (urspr publ 2007; utgåvan 2007)

av Charles Finch (Författare)

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Fiction. Literature. Mystery. Charles Lenox, Victorian gentleman and armchair explorer, likes nothing more than to relax in his private study with a cup of tea, a roaring fire and a good book. But when his lifelong friend Lady Jane asks for his help, Lenox cannot resist the chance to unravel a mystery. Prudence Smith, one of Jane's former servants, is dead of an apparent suicide. But Lenox suspects something far more sinister: murder, by a rare and deadly poison. The grand house where the girl worked is full of suspects, and though Prue had dabbled with the hearts of more than a few men, Lenox is baffled by the motive for the girl's death. When another body turns up during the London season's most fashionable ball, Lenox must untangle a web of loyalties and animosities. Was it jealousy that killed Prudence Smith? Or was it something else entirely? And can Lenox find the answer before the killer strikes again-this time, disturbingly close to home?… (mer)
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Titel:A Beautiful Blue Death (Charles Lenox Mysteries)
Författare:Charles Finch (Författare)
Info:Minotaur Books (2007), Edition: First Edition, 320 pages
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A Beautiful Blue Death av Charles Finch (2007)

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Dickens fat boy shows up, as do Holmes & Mycroft. Story is adequate, though the extreme closeness of servants & employers strains credulity a bit. All in all, an ok read ( )
  cspiwak | Mar 6, 2024 |
So far so good - delightful romp through a Sherlockian mystery, complete with helpful butlers and attractive widows. Interesting poison, too. The book could have done with some better editing - the author takes us on little asides that don't contribute to the story and often I was left wondering why I was taken on the journey. The characters are likeable and comfortable to spend time with; the mystery is the usual incompetent cops/ competent amateur style; the crime somewhat muddy but perhaps this is because I've been reading it late at night before going to bed. No nightmares caused. Suitable for a younger reader who isn't interested in sex or gore but likes mysteries. Light love interest, pure and chaste from afar. ( )
  Dabble58 | Nov 11, 2023 |
Tedious read. Nothing too grand. ( )
  harishwriter | Oct 12, 2023 |
This book was just as good as I expected. Poison was the method of murder. It was quickly identified as bella indigo, known as "the beautiful blue," but during the time period of the story, the Victorian Era, there wasn't much known about it. Another twist was that there was arsenic on the bottom of the bottle of bella indigo. Part of the mystery that was being unraveled was who had access to it, how was it used and what it really did to people exposed to it. The middle of the story was taken up with this howdunnit. The latter third concerned the whodunnit.

I learned from the novel how the British police became known as bobbies. Robert Peel founded the police department on 1829. New officers used a variant of his first name when describing themselves. Alot had changed regarding policing during the time period of the story. I enjoyed learning how procedures came into being. This was another fascinating part of the story.

I think I enjoyed the howdunnit more than the whodunit. It cannot be beat. I am rating this magnificent novel 5 out of 5 stars. ( )
  Violette62 | Jun 29, 2023 |
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. ( )
  fernandie | Sep 15, 2022 |
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If you like a classic whodunit, reminiscent of Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, A Beautiful Blue Death is for you. The author, Charles Finch, states that he was heavily influenced by Doyles famous Sherlock Holmes tales and it shows in his writing. Instead of it being a bad immatation like so many others who try to copy Doyles success, Finch creates a character that is the complete opposite of Sherlock but retains the feel of reading one of the great detectives novels.

The sometimes-detective Charles Lenox is the friendly good-natured version of Sherlock Holmes.  Inspector Exeter is the pompous equivalent of Inspector Lestrade from Sherlock Holmes. McConnel is Lenox best friend who is a doctor that helped with the crime scene and the equivalent of Watson. Lenox's older brother is an influential member of parliament and just like Sherlock's brother except they have a close relationship.

I had a hard time getting into the story in the beginning because it was slow to really get into the investigation and cultivation of leads. The pace picks up and he begins to make more progress solving the case. I wasn't surprised by who the murderer(s) were, the why was the real mystery. It wasn't a 1 a.m. page-turner for me but those who like a clean and cozy mystery will probably enjoy it. Happy reading! 📚
 
On the whole, though, most Sherlockians can skip this unengaging debut without risk.
tillagd av rretzler | ändraKirkus Reviews (Apr 16, 2007)
 
Lovers of quality historical whodunits will hope this is the first in a series.
tillagd av rretzler | ändraPublisher's Weekly (betalvägg)
 

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Gurova, Irina GavrilovnaÖversättaremedförfattarevissa utgåvorbekräftat
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Fiction. Literature. Mystery. Charles Lenox, Victorian gentleman and armchair explorer, likes nothing more than to relax in his private study with a cup of tea, a roaring fire and a good book. But when his lifelong friend Lady Jane asks for his help, Lenox cannot resist the chance to unravel a mystery. Prudence Smith, one of Jane's former servants, is dead of an apparent suicide. But Lenox suspects something far more sinister: murder, by a rare and deadly poison. The grand house where the girl worked is full of suspects, and though Prue had dabbled with the hearts of more than a few men, Lenox is baffled by the motive for the girl's death. When another body turns up during the London season's most fashionable ball, Lenox must untangle a web of loyalties and animosities. Was it jealousy that killed Prudence Smith? Or was it something else entirely? And can Lenox find the answer before the killer strikes again-this time, disturbingly close to home?

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