A group of privileged guests gathers at Sir Randolph Nettleby's estate for the traditional shooting party... the detailed description of the persons involved together with the elements of romance, social comment, country lore and intrigue both above and below stairs are deceptively innocuous, seemingly superficial and cleverly maintained until almost the very end, where the shooting suddenly ceases to be a sport and becomes a real and potent danger, the atmosphere starts to suffocate and the sense of doom is almost palpable. . . .
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 105 Summer 2022 ) |
