Books
by Lee Jackson
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A Metropolitan Murder |
I like a good detective story, especially those of the Holmes variety, where story and character lead and the atmosphere follows. This story turns that formula round with its emphasis on recreating Victorian London, its sights, sounds and idioms, and leaving the story trailing somewhat in its wake. It nearly lost me at one point but it did improve when the story gained momentum. It's an OK read but I think I'll stick to Holmes...
(Clive Yelf - bwl 29 April 2005) |
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