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Alice
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“some of the stories were okay, a couple were good and some were poor. I did consider dnfing but I don't like to so I persevered.”
Jena S
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“The Adventure of the Devil's Foot by Arthur Conan Doyle: ****
Not a new Sherlock story to me, so its difficult to gauge its ingenuity as I remembered the solution from my previous read. However, it was enjoyable as a reread, albeit not necessarily what I would consider a "holiday mystery."
A Schoolmaster Abroad by E. W. Hornung: **
Not my cup of tea at all. I found the writing style next to incomprehensible and the story confusing. Hard pass.
Murder! by Arnold Bennett ****
There is no mystery here as we witness the crime as its being committed. Plus a refreshing twist at the end. Quite good.
Murder on the Golf Links by M. McDonnell Bodkin ***
Luckily one doesn't need to know anything about golf to solve this crime. The clue that clinches the case is something of a trope these days, but I don't know how much of one it was at the time of writing. Enjoyable if not earth shattering.
The Finger of Stone by G. K. Chesterton ****
An interesting mix of theological, geological, and detection themes. I did figure out the method, although not the motive. Refreshing for its differences from ordinary mysteries.
The Vanishing of Mrs. Fraser by Basil Thomson ***
A good mystery somewhat hampered by the fact that the plot device has been used in multiple books/movies. One might find the bureaucratic shenanigans to be a bit over the top, but given we live in a post-covid world, not beyond plausibility.
A Mystery of the Sand-Hills by R. Austin Freeman ***
I enjoy Freeman for his expert usage of forensic science in some of its earliest forms. In this story, minute differences in grains of sand are pivotal in solving the case.
Hazel Ice by H. C. Bailey **
The title has almost nothing to do with the plot. I tend to dislike mysteries in which the killer is either peripheral or appears at the very end, as I feel that it does not allow the reader to gather sufficient clues to solve it.
Razor Edge by Anthony Berkeley ***
A barely published story from a very well-known mystery writer. The solving of the case was quickly efficient and almost makes longer short stories feel excessive.
Holiday Task by Leo Bruce ***
A rare story in the anthology wherein the detective rather the victim is the one on vacation. I would categorize it as an impossible mystery, but with a believable and solvable solution.
A Posteriori by Helen Simpson *****
My favorite story in the collection. An excellent blend of humor and bureaucratic intrigue. Very amusing.
Where is Mr. Manetot? by Phyllis Bentley ***
A mostly epistolary mystery wherein a possible victim tells his story in flashback via letter. A clever delivery that props up an otherwise unoriginal story.
The House of Screams by Gerald Findler ***
Reminiscent of another horror short story, although the name and author escapes me. The best atmosphere of all of the stories in the anthology.
Cousin Once Removed by Michael Gilbert ***
A micro rather than a shorty story really, but no less enjoyable for its brevity. What would you do for an inheritance?
Overall rating of 3 stars. Some excellent stories, other middling. Worth the read.”
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