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In the Crypt with a Candlestick is a cosy crime novel set in an English country house, with a murder to be solved.
Lord Tode has died, and Lady Tode has decided that she wants shot of the house, and all of the problems of being the lady of the manor. She decides that her children won’t inherit – the eldest is called Mad Eckbert, the next son lives in Australia, and the daughter isn’t interested. And so a cousin and his wife gets roped into it.
We see the story from a couple of points of view, and there is a fun cast of characters, as you can tell from Mad Eckbert’s name.
It’s an enjoyable romp, in the style of cosy crime, and so you know that nothing too dramatic is going to happen. I enjoyed it, but
In the Crypt with a Candlestick was published on 20th February 2020, and is available from Amazon and Waterstones. I’ve found a link to where you can search for local bookshops, including independent!
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If you’re interested in cosy crime books, you might also be interested in some others that I’ve reviewed:
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Pecan Pies and Dead Guys by Angie Fox ????
I was given this book for free in return for an unbiased review, so my thanks to NetGalley and to Piatkus (the publishers) for this book.
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